Q: What services do you provide?
A: ANX offers advice, expertise, and professionals for all aspects of annexe and outbuilding planning, compliance, building regulations, and technical design and engineering. We also provide project management and construction teams. Please see our Services page for more information.
Q: Do I have to build once planning permission has been granted?
A: No, you’re not obliged to build with ANX. Your planning permission usually grants 3 to 5 years for the project to start. A Certificate of Lawfulness has no time scale. In any case, ANX can advise.
Q: Do I have to use all your services?
A: You can use any of our services in isolation or in combination, according to your project requirements. We can advise on which services you would benefit from.
Q: Why would I need a specialist in annexe and outbuilding planning, building regulations, and technical design for my project?
A: We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in what is and isn’t required for a successful annexe or garden outbuilding project. We also have established relationships with industry professionals. Getting the right advice will save you a lot of time, money, and stress. It can be the difference between a successful and disastrous outcome.
Q: What annexe and outbuilding planning services do you offer?
A: We cover everything from pre-planning to post-build and appeals. Please see our Planning services page.
Q: How do you help with Buildings Regulations and compliance?
A: Our experience allows us to advise on all aspects of Buildings Regulations and compliance. We also maintain strong relationships with industry professionals. You will find more information about this on our Buildings Regulations page.
Q: Do you have pay VAT for an annexe?
A: VAT charges are complicated and relate to the type of planning approval, we can advise this. Please see our VAT For An Annexe blog for more information.
Q: What is curtilage?
A: The concept of ‘curtilage’ in UK planning law refers to the land immediately surrounding a dwelling which is used for domestic purposes.
Q: Do you offer technical and engineering design and engineering for garden rooms?
A: Yes, we have a comprehensive range of technical and engineering services for outbuilding and annexe projects. Please see our Technical & Engineering page for more details.
Q: Are you experienced in project management for outbuildings, annexes, and garden rooms?
A: Yes, we are specialists in all types of outbuildings including mobile homes. Our experience and expertise allows us to manage projects smoothly and efficiently.
Q: Can you provide construction materials and teams? What about project managers?
A: Yes, we can provide you with all the materials and labour you need for your garden- room project.
Q: What is a measured survey and why is it so important?
A: A measured survey is a detailed and precise survey that provides accurate measurements of a building, land, or structure. It serves as a highly reliable basis for design, construction, legal, and planning activities. This reduces the risk of errors that arise from inaccurate measurements.
Q: What health and safety accreditations do you have?
A: ANX has achieved accreditation through the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) framework via PQS, a recognized SSIP assessment provider.
Q: Are your services available throughout the UK?
A: We work throughout the UK with the exception of Scotland. This is because the rules and regulations are different in Scotland, where we recommend working with local providers.
Q: I have a house construction project, can you help?
No, ANX is a specialist in annexes, outbuildings, and other garden room projects, including mobile homes and luxury retreats. Many of the failed projects we see have been undermined by providers taking on work they are not experienced in or capable of undertaking.
Q: Do you have insurance?
A: Yes, we have insurance in place for all services: please ask for further information.
Q: Do your team possess the necessary qualifications, certifications, accreditations, memberships, and experience for the services they are providing?
A: Yes, all our professional services are provided by team members with the relevant qualifications. Please ask for further details.
Q: Do you provide all the relevant certificates and approval documents necessary?
A: Yes, we advise on and provide all the documentation we receive during your project. This is a vital part of the process for project completion.
Q: What do you charge?
A: Our consultancy fees vary depending on the service. They are fixed and fully transparent and you only pay for what you use. Please see our Fees page for further details on each of our services. [insert link to Fees page and remove italics]
Q: What’s the next step?
A: Please get in touch with us. We will be able to advise you on how to take your annexe or outbuilding project forward. [insert link to Contact page and remove italics]
Q: What’s the best way to contact you?
A: You can call us, email us, or fill in our form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Call us on +44 (0) 1285 402 449, email us at [email protected], or fill in the form on our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you.