As a self builder or renovator, once you’ve found your ideal plot of land or your property, two of the next major steps are getting the design right, and getting planning permission for the work you want done. These tasks are also two of the most complicated and can cause headaches for many home builders. The Design & Planning Weekend at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre will give you all the help you need to prepare yourself for the design and planning process, arm you with all the information you need and give you advice on any specific problems you may face with your plans and ideas. This event will be useful to those just starting to consider self build and wanting more information on what goes into the process, anyone who may have just started looking at plots of land or renovation projects, or gone as far as purchasing the site of their new home and even for seasoned self builders and renovators who may be looking at using a different design method for their next project!
With seminars throughout the weekend covering everything from arranging finance through to working with architects, as well as a raft of experts on hand dishing out free advice on buying package homes, sourcing materials for your project, working with architects, planning, building regs and the Code for Sustainable Homes, and self build and renovation in general, you'll find everything you need.
Tickets to Design & Planning are free when booked in advance; on the door they will cost £8 pr adult (£12 for a couple) and kids go free. Don’t miss out: get your free tickets for Design & Planning now!
Seminars At A Glance
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 09.30 – 10.15 |
Walking Seminar |
Centre Experts |
| 10.30 – 11.30 |
Finding Land and Getting Planning: A Beginner's Guide |
Roy Speer &
Mike Dade |
| 12.00 – 13.00 |
BuildStore’s Guide To Funding, Budgeting and Protecting Your Home
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David Murphy |
| 13.30 – 14.15 |
Finding Your Architect or Designer |
Opinder Liddar & Trevor Avery,
LAPD Architects |
| 14.45 – 15.30 |
Sourcing Your Materials |
Tim Doherty |
| 16.00 – 16.45 |
All Wrapped Up - Using A Package Build |
John Capper - Oakworth Homes |
Seminars In Detail
| 09.30 - 10.15 |
Walking Seminar |
Centre Experts |
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| Using the permanent features of the Centre as well as the Trade Village exhibitor area, our experts will take you through the design and planning process; picking out particular products and services you may find useful as well as explaining exactly what goes into a homebuilding project. Walking Seminars are led heavily by visitors' questions, so are different every time. |
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| 10.30 - 11.30 |
Finding Land and Getting Planning: A Beginner's Guide |
Roy Speer & Mike Dade |
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| Just how much do you know about these first vital steps to self build? This seminar will leave you clearer on land-finding methods, planning pre-application stages, the complete planning process, how to maximise your chances of gaining permission and how to make the most of your Permitted Development Rights. You'll pick up plenty of hints and tips from the experts. |
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| 12.00 - 13.00 |
BuildStore's Guide To Funding, Budgeting and Protecting Your Home |
David Murphy |
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| Finance and budgeting can be the most stressful aspects of your project and have a huge impact on both the success of your project and your sanity. In this seminar the experts will take you on a whistle-stop tour of self-build mortgages, help you estimate build costs, work out what you can afford to build and assess the financial feasibility of your proposed project. They'll follow this with a useful introduction to site insurance and structural warranties, including what they cover, estimated costs and examples of why exactly you need them!
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| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Finding Your Architect or Designer |
Opinder Liddar & Trevor Avery, LAPD Architects |
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| What does a designer or architect actually do? How do you find one? How much should you pay? In this seminar you'll discover how to find a good architect that understands your ideas, how to brief them and how to work with them throughout your project. |
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| 14.45 - 15.30 |
Sourcing Your Materials |
Tim Doherty |
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| The materials purchasing expert will explain how to work with builders merchants and specialist suppliers, and source your materials cost-effectively. Keep your project in budget and on time! |
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| 16.00 - 16.45 |
All Wrapped Up - Using A Package Build |
John Capper - Oakworth Homes |
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| One of the most popular methods for first-time self builders, package build companies can supply the complete kit. Find out what to expect in terms of cost, delivery times, what's included in the price and how to arrange it. |
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Experts
| Materials |
Centre Experts
Find out more about materials purchasing options available to you. Our experts can also introduce you to the BuildStore Tradecard, which offers you discounts from many of the leading suppliers. |
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| Finance |
Brian Kinloch & Colin Sneddon
Mortgage advisers Brian and Colin will talk you through the various mortgage types available to self builders and renovators, and help you decide which would be the most suitable for you.
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| Architect |
Opinder Liddar & Trevor Avery
Get advice on working with architects to design your project, as well as the possibility of having them manage the project. |
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| CAD Designer |
Roy Simmonds
An experienced CAD Designer, Roy can really help you bring your ideas to life. Roy has lots of experience working on new build projects, and also provides design services for extensions and conversions. |
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| Planning |
Roy Speer & Mike Dade
Roy and Mike are experienced lanning consultants who can help you understand and use the planning system. |
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| Land |
BuildStore Advisors
The BuildStore advisers will introduce you to PlotSearch - an online database of self build plots and renovation properties which makes hunting for you next projet a lot easier! |
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| Building Control |
Steve Atkins, LABC
Find out how best to work with Building Control in order to receive Approval for your project. |
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| Package Building |
John Capper
Package build specialist Jon Capper will discuss the merits of working with package build companies to design and plan your project. |
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| Sustainable Building & SAP Assessments |
Sue Dewhirst
If you're planning a new build, you'll need to design your home to suit the Code for Sustainable Homes. Specialist Sue Dewhirst will be happy to share her knowledge with you. |
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| Protection & Insurances |
BuildStore Advisors
Along with specialist mortgages, BuildStore also provide Insurances and Structural Warranties. Discuss your requirements with the team at Design & Planning. |
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| Self Build |
Mike Hardwick
Well-known industry expert Mike Hardwick will give you the lowdown on running your self build project, from start to finish. |
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| Design & Planning |
Neil Davey
Neil can share his years of experience working with self build and renovation clients as they go through the design and planning process. |
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| Builders Merchants |
Dave Kerley
Be sure to speak to Dave if you think you'll be sourcing materials via a Builders' Merchant. He'll advise you on getting the best deal available. |
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