Just because you may be legally practicing a particular discipline in architecture where you currently reside, doesn’t mean you may be able to perform the same services in other states. But the exciting thing is, even without an architectural license, you can design something in almost every state.

ARCHITECTS may design any building of any type EXCEPT the structural portion of a hospital. UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS may design only the following types of buildings: Single-family dwellings of not more than two stories and basement in height.

Since 1990, the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act specifically has protected “architectural works,” which include architectural plans and drawings as well as “the arrangement and composition of spaces and elements in the design.” Original plans and drawings for the design of a property, or the property …

AS others have said, plans for planning permission only have to show what the building will look like (i.e any blocked up doorways or new windows etc) so you can draw these yourself. For building regulations, do that under a building notice, which does not require any drawings.

If you’re a competent DIYer then you could take on a lot of the extension build yourself. Alternatively, you can use a design and build company who will manage the build project for you but if you’ve used an architect or designed the extension yourself then you’ll need to find a main contractor to manage the project.

The permitted development rules have recently been relaxed, allowing you to build an extension without planning permission of up to six metres (or eight metres if your house is detached).

They do not include VAT or professional fees. House extension costs: Single storey – A single storey extension in London will usually cost between £2,000 and £3,000 per sqm (£185 and £280 per square foot). £2,000 per sqm would represent cost-effective finishes and products.

The cost of a single storey extension will depend on the scale of your project and whereabouts you live in the country. A basic extension will typically cost you around £1,000 per square metre, meaning a 3×5 metre single storey extension would set you back around £15,000.

On average, a 30 square metre single storey extension built on a budget costs between £30,000 to £48,000. If your finances can stretch a bit more, a mid-range extension of this size usually costs between £51,000 and £60,000.

Seamus from Laois: The average price for a 40 square meter house extension is €48,000. Of course this depends on how much removal of services there are and the extent of marrying together of old and new. The main tip I would give customers is to develop a good relationship with the builder.

The First Sums of Building a House Extension in London As a rule of thumb, building a home extension in London – just the shell – is going to cost you at least £2,000 per square metre. So, the cost of a 20 sqm extension would start from £40,000 (not including VAT).

As a general rule, extension prices can start from as little as £1,000 per m2 for a straightforward conservatory. A fairly basic single-storey addition that’s fully integrated into the main house might begin at around £1,200 per m2. You can expect this to rise to well over £2,500 per m2 for a high-end design.

If the existing house is two or more storeys high (not including basements or loft rooms), you can extend your house upwards and add two storeys under the new permitted development rights. If the building is only a single storey currently, you can only add one more storey under the new permitted development rights.

Typically, adding a second floor to your bungalow will cost anywhere from £22,000 to £28,000. This price will depend on a number of factors such as the size of the bungalow, whether you’d need to raise your roof and the style of the conversion you go for.

If you want to turn your bungalow into a two-storey home, you’ll need to check that the project is viable. You can do this by: assessing your bungalow’s structural stability. judging whether the existing footprint will lend itself to a successful project.