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What is so amateurish about the drawings? Is there anything missing, or not done up to the standard? I was told this was prepared by a Structural Engineer, and the plan is signed by initial and last name but qualifications are not listed. Now when searching the documents they didn't mention...

@SpecialK Initially they recommended a builder and all was very promising but when he heard about the steel, all changed and it even didn't go to the quote stage. The company which did the design also builds but they are more focused on industrial projects and mentioned they are expensive. At...

@wessex101 Very good points here. I was so confused with other bits I completely missed so obvious ones. Thank you for pointing this out.

Thank you all for the replies, this actually confirmed what I was thinking but this is not my specialty so good to hear it from someone with more knowledge in this subject. Unfortunately, the company who designed this is not taking any of this on board and demanding payment for this design. For...

Can you expand on this one? Here is the link to the plans with the address and other details removed: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Sbg2iBaR8CLuDaQBvi5pKTph4QlCSekH?usp=sharing

Check PM.

I got the lawful development certificate from the council. The windows will go on the sides of the dormer. As you can see there are limited options and this seems to be the best way to get extra space. House was built in 2010.

It's a permitted development area so just building regs.

It's semi-detached. I included the photo with a marked house in question. I will PM you plans shortly, there is lots of drawings/calculations and I'm not sure what is relevant to your question. I'm looking for this type of conversion:

No, they are not an actual architect - structural engineers/designers, not ARB registered. I asked for a standard dormer loft conversion plan and got something nonstandard that builders are not willing to touch.

Hi everyone, I'm seeking advice regarding a dispute I'm having with my architect. I enlisted their services to create a plan for a dormer loft conversion on my 2-bedroom house. The project was divided into two stages: designing the rooms and roof, which went smoothly, and producing the...