Building Consultancy

Durrants Building Consultancy has an outstanding reputation for providing high quality professional planning, architecture and building surveying services throughout East Anglia.

Our qualified and multi-disciplinary team have a thorough knowledge of local planning policies as well as trusted working relationships with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure your plans for residential, commercial, agricultural or industrial development can be carried through with expert advice from concept to completion.

To talk to our Building Consultancy team, call 01379 646603 or email buildingconsultancy@durrants.com.

Our Team

MRICS
Director and Head of Building Consultancy
BA (Arch) DipArch RIBA ARB
Chartered Architect
MSc MRTPI AssocRICS
Senior Planner and Development Surveyor

Architectural Design

Architecture

Barn and Agricultural Building Conversions

Barn Conversions

Building Regulation Design and Approval

Commercial and Residential Building Advice

Commercial Building Design

Commercial Building Surveys

Contract Administration

Defect Analysis Reports

Feasibility Studies

Heritage Advice

Insurance Reinstatement Assessment

Land Allocation and Plan Representations

Legal Agreements, Planning Obligations and CIL

Listed Building Design

Loft Conversions

Master Planning

Party Wall Matters

Permitted Development Rights

Planning

Planning Appeals and Enforcement

Portfolio: Building Consultancy

Residential Extension and Alterations

Residential New Builds

RICS Homebuyers Reports and Building Surveys

Schedules of Dilapidation

Site Appraisals and Advice

Surveying

Architecture

A complete architectural design service from initial advice to project completion led by our RIBA Chartered Architects for domestic extensions through to large-scale urban developments.

Planning

From detailed planning application requirements to strategic planning policy advice, we have a proven track record of securing planning approvals for a wide range of developments.

Surveying

Durrants Building Consultancy are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to provide building surveying services for property owners, occupiers, developers and investors.

Why choose Durrants

Durrants Building Consultancy is a key part of Durrants, which also comprises an estate agency established in 1853 with five branches across Norfolk and Suffolk, our agricultural department, commercial sales and lettings, and our successful holiday lettings service.

Conception to completion

Durrants Building Consultancy was formed in 2011 and offers a multidisciplinary service, with unrivalled expertise in planning, architecture and building surveying.

Qualified team

The team are professional members of the RTPI, RICS, RIBA and CIAT with a strong reputation for delivering key initial planning advice, fresh approach building design, contract management and associated services.

Local knowledge and experience

The extent of the services we can offer is matched by our breadth of sector experience, including residential, commercial, agricultural, community and listed buildings.

Quality advice and guidance

Our small and dedicated team of qualified professionals work together under one roof at our main office in Diss to deliver a highly personal service structured around providing individual client requirements to the highest professional standards.

Concept to Completion. Managing all stages of your project under one roof.

We can provide expert consultancy advice if you are planning to buy a property for renovation, refurbishment or development. Durrants Building Consultancy can offer professional advice to help you turn your aspirations into reality.

Our portfolio section shows the broad range of developments we have been working on recently. If we can help you with your next project, please get in touch.

Related Building Consultancy Services

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Architectural Design

We offer a comprehensive range of architectural services for a wide variety of projects.

Building Consultancy

Architecture

A complete service from initial advice to project completion led by our RIBA Chartered Architects.

Building Consultancy

Barn and Agricultural Building Conversions

Our expertise can take you step-by-step through the process of converting a barn into a dwelling.

Building Consultancy

Barn Conversions

Experienced in designing barn conversions which maintain the historic fabric of the building.

Building Consultancy

Building Regulation Design and Approval

We work with building control inspectors to help prepare and submit your building control application.

Building Consultancy

Commercial and Residential Building Advice

We can help you develop and expand by assessing the development potential of your project.

Building Consultancy

Commercial Building Design

Durrants Building Consultancy has a wide range of commercial experience across all sectors.

Building Consultancy

Commercial Building Surveys

We carry out professional surveys of property and land as part of any commercial acquisition.

Building Consultancy

Contract Administration

We can provide full Contract and Project Management duties of a project through to completion on-site.

Building Consultancy

Defect Analysis Reports

We offer reports and inspections from damp investigations to analysis of structural defects.

Building Consultancy

Feasibility Studies

Assess your site’s development potential with a feasibility study adjusted to suit your needs and budgets.

Building Consultancy

Heritage Advice

Expert advice on consent needed if your property is Listed or located in a Conservation Area.

Building Consultancy

Insurance Reinstatement Assessment

Make sure you have the correct level of insurance cover if you suffer total or partial loss on your property.

Building Consultancy

Land Allocation and Plan Representations

We prepare detailed and robust representations to demonstrate the suitability and deliverability of sites.

Building Consultancy

Legal Agreements, Planning Obligations and CIL

We provide advice on planning obligations including assisting with the negotiation of Section 106 Agreements.

Building Consultancy

Listed Building Design

We work closely with heritage officers to ensure the correct design approach for Listed buildings.

Building Consultancy

Loft Conversions

Create additional space with minimal impact on the appearance of an existing property.

Building Consultancy

Master Planning

Our in-house Architect and Surveyor can deliver a master planning approach to sites and development projects.

Building Consultancy

Party Wall Matters

As Party Wall surveyors we are able to act as an advisor to the building or adjoining owner.

Building Consultancy

Permitted Development Rights

Not all development needs planning permission – our team can offer the latest expert advice.

Building Consultancy

Planning

We have a proven track record of securing development approvals for a wide range of projects.

Building Consultancy

Planning Appeals and Enforcement

We can help you assess why a planning application has been refused and take steps to appeal.

Building Consultancy

Portfolio: Building Consultancy

Our portfolio shows the broad range of developments we have been working on recently.

Building Consultancy

Residential Extension and Alterations

Remodelling the internal layout of a dwelling can often be fairly simple but can transform the function of a space.

Building Consultancy

Residential New Builds

From single storey dwellings to luxurious one-off family homes and a variety of housing developments.

Building Consultancy

RICS Homebuyers Reports and Building Surveys

We provides reports in accordance with RICS guidance on acquisitions including the popular Homebuyer Report.

Building Consultancy

Schedules of Dilapidation

We act for landlords or tenants in preparing or responding to end of lease or mid-term negotiations.

Building Consultancy

Site Appraisals and Advice

We carry out appraisals to quickly determine a site’s suitability and help realise its potential.

Building Consultancy

Surveying

Durrants Building Consultancy provides building surveying services throughout East Anglia.
Property Specialist
Marketing Executive
NAEA
New Homes Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Agricultural Secretary
Branch Manager - Diss
MARLA
Residential Lettings Manager - Diss and Harleston
MRICS
Director and Head of Building Consultancy
Guest Service Advisor and Administrator
Agricultural Secretary
Holiday Cottages Manager
Senior Property Consultant
Commercial Surveyor
Assistant Branch Manager
BSc (Hons) FRICS FAAV
Director, Head of Agricultural, Head of Property Auctions
Finance Manager
Property Specialist
Guest Service Advisor and Accounts Administrator
MSc CEng MICE MIStructE MRICS FAAV
Agricultural and Commercial Specialist
FRICS FAAV
Chartered Surveyor
Administration and HR
MNAEA
Residential Area Manager
Guest Services Advisor and Administrator
MNAEA
Residential Sales Manager - Southwold
Marketing Manager - Holiday Cottages
Residential Sales Manager
BA (Arch) DipArch RIBA ARB
Chartered Architect
MNAEA
Senior Valuer - Beccles
MSc MRTPI AssocRICS
Senior Planner and Development Surveyor
Residential Sales Adviser
MA Hons
Residential Area Manager
Sales Manager
Property Specialist
LLb MRICS FAAV
Rural/Valuation Surveyor
Agricultural Secretary
Agricultural Secretary
MARLA
Area Lettings Manager
Property Specialist
Residential Sales Manager
Office Administration Manager
Agricultural Consultant and Trainee Surveyor
Residential Assistant Sales Manager
MARLA
Residential Lettings Manager - Beccles and Southwold
Property Specialist
MARLA, MNAEA
Managing Director and Head of Residential Services
Building Consultancy at Durrants Estate Agents

Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers

Durrants have been providing residential, agricultural and commercial property expertise since 1853. We have high street branches in Beccles, Diss, Halesworth, Harleston, and Southwold.

Whether you’re looking for a new home, some land to build one on, farm management or a commercial opportunity, Durrants does the hard work for you. We have specialist experts that know the market in Norfolk and Suffolk inside out. Get in touch with us and our friendly local experts will assist you every step of the way.

Explore our extensive range of specialist services, including Residential Sales and Lettings, Agricultural, Commercial, Development Land and New Homes, Machinery Auctions, Property Auctions and Holiday Cottages.

Our Building Consultancy Team

Trevor Musk at Durrants
MRICS
Director and Head of Building Consultancy
John Roberts at Durrants
BA (Arch) DipArch RIBA ARB
Chartered Architect
Jasmine Philpott at Durrants
MSc MRTPI AssocRICS
Senior Planner and Development Surveyor
Anna Wimpenny at Durrants
Office Administration Manager
Dominic Parravani at Durrants Estate Agents
MARLA, MNAEA
Managing Director and Head of Residential Services
Property Specialist
Residential Lettings Manager - Beccles and Southwold
Amber McBlane at Durrants
Residential Assistant Sales Manager
Property Specialist
Marketing Executive
NAEA
New Homes Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Agricultural Secretary
Branch Manager - Diss
MARLA
Residential Lettings Manager - Diss and Harleston
MRICS
Director and Head of Building Consultancy
Guest Service Advisor and Administrator
Agricultural Secretary
Holiday Cottages Manager
Senior Property Consultant
Commercial Surveyor
Assistant Branch Manager
BSc (Hons) FRICS FAAV
Director, Head of Agricultural, Head of Property Auctions
Finance Manager
Property Specialist
Guest Service Advisor and Accounts Administrator
MSc CEng MICE MIStructE MRICS FAAV
Agricultural and Commercial Specialist
FRICS FAAV
Chartered Surveyor
Administration and HR
MNAEA
Residential Area Manager
Guest Services Advisor and Administrator
MNAEA
Residential Sales Manager - Southwold
Marketing Manager - Holiday Cottages
Residential Sales Manager
BA (Arch) DipArch RIBA ARB
Chartered Architect
MNAEA
Senior Valuer - Beccles
MSc MRTPI AssocRICS
Senior Planner and Development Surveyor
Residential Sales Adviser
MA Hons
Residential Area Manager
Sales Manager
Property Specialist
LLb MRICS FAAV
Rural/Valuation Surveyor
Agricultural Secretary
Agricultural Secretary
MARLA
Area Lettings Manager
Property Specialist
Residential Sales Manager
Office Administration Manager
Agricultural Consultant and Trainee Surveyor
Residential Assistant Sales Manager
MARLA
Residential Lettings Manager - Beccles and Southwold
Property Specialist
MARLA, MNAEA
Managing Director and Head of Residential Services

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