Free Information

Factsheets

Julian Owen Associates Architects issue a number of free factsheets specifically for householders and self builders to provide background information on the design and construction process.

To order copies, please fill out the form on the contact page.

Do I Need Planning Permission? - a short guide on how to decide whether or not you will have to deal with your local planning department if you extend your home.

Do I Need Planning Permission? - A short guide to development that is permitted without the need for planning permission for businesses, public bodies and institutions. View as a PDF here

Architects - A short introduction to the profession, covering aspects such as how to tell a real on from an imitation, fees, when and how to engage an architect, and what we do.

How to Find a Plot - Hints and tips from the experts.

Local Authorities - Guide to dealing with planners and building control officers.

Budgeting - Practical advice on how to set a budget for a self build project.

Saving Money - Suggestions on how to make the best use of the available capital for self builders.

Tender and Construction Process - Explains how to get best value from a contractor, before and after appointing one.

Books and Magazine - List of the best places to find information on self build.

Land List

We produce a monthly updated list of land that we are aware of in the East Midlands/Nottingham area. Some of it is has not been widely advertised. Current resources prevent us from issuing regular mailshots, but we provide a copy of the list on application and details are available on the Land List page.

Telephone advice

We are available to answer technical enquiries during regular office hours. Our extensive experience working with house alterations, extensions and new builds means that we can answer most questions immediately. If not, we usual know where to look.