Planning

Good planning at the commencement of a project is critical to the overall success of a construction project. Coriander Buildings has over century's worth of experience in construction planning; we can coordinate everything from site selection and initial concept through completion of construction. Our broad-based knowledge and experience has taught us how to locate and evaluate cost-efficient contractors and suppliers who can produce the quality we demand. We obtain multiple bids on all facets of the project and handle contracts, invoices and all paperwork. Copies are provided for your review, and are stored in a master project binder for your records.

Budgeting

Our itemised budgeting is based on the unique realities of your project, including any unusual requirements you may have - which eliminates surprises later on. Our budgeting is precise, with every expenditure itemised and documented. We're accountable to you, and show you where every penny is going.

Upon completion of your project, a detailed, itemised record of all expenses relating to site development, equipment, equipment installation costs, and building costs is provided. We can advise you as to how to designate certain building features so you can benefit from a more advantageous tax category. Many building features, for example, are considered by the Inland Revenue to be equipment and, therefore, are subject to earlier depreciation.

Planning Permission

We advise on planning matters, change of use and the effects of conservation area status. We assist in making applications for planning permission or determinations that permission is not required because of an existing planning use.

Where consent is refused or an enforcement notice has been received we will deal with the appeal to the Secretary of State and can advise you on prospects of appeal or judicial review.

With so much emphasis placed on the formation of structured plans and local plans to provide the framework for assessing planning applications, it is important to establish your requirements at the earliest opportunity. We offer advice, including representation at Inquiries, on development plans and examinations in public. We also advise on compulsory purchase claims.

Our planning expertise neatly complements our commercial and residential conveyancing departments. Specialist advice is available in-house to ensure that our clients receive comprehensive advice on acquisitions and sales.