Well the company website is coming along. Why not pay us a visit at www.atriarcgroup.com
Whilst the web pages are still under development, if you have any comments or queries on content please do not hesitate to contact me on wayne@atriarcgroup.com
In terms of my own development projects; it has been a busy few weeks with work progressing slowly. After removing the existing barn floor for barn 1, it became apparent that the footing levels were limited to some elevations. Not to worry though, the barn structure has been standing for around a hundred years and has yet to move; subject to stepping the internal floor levels, this minor set back shouldn't delay the project too long (subject to an engineers review). Hopefully within the next few weeks a new floor can be laid and building work can formally commence on site.
Prior to building works commencing we are required under the planning permission to install a new passing bay on the road leading to the site. A survey was undertaken about two weeks back and engineers are currently reviewing the build specs prior to submitting the information to the Local Planning Authority. On receipt of the proposed plans the Section 278 'Highways' Agreement can be signed off and the passing bay constructed. This will formally allow for build works to commence on site. In the interim, minor alterations are also being undertaken to cut back a hedge near to the main road, which in theory has implemented the planning permission (as a planning condition was placed on the permission requiring the works to be undertaken as part of the development).
Now comes the fun part, what to do with the internal layouts and fittings? Time to hit the shops and draft up a series of design boards covering internal fixtures and fittings, a lighting scheme and electrical plan detailing the location of sockets and electrical goods. Wifi? Built in MP3 speakers? Lots to choose from. Draft plans to be uploaded soon. Any queries, let me know, Wayne
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Wednesday 9 November 2011
Thursday 13 October 2011
RSAW/ YPC Debate
Yesterday evening, YPC and the RSAW held a joint event debating the role of community involvement in the planning, design and development process. Wayne Reynolds (the director of Atriarc) participated in the event as a panel member, highlighting the challenges between the consultation process and how planning policy and strategy is developing in England and Wales.
The event culminated in an audience discussion, reviewing design mechanisms in Wales, the UK and wider examples from EU States and whether these practices could be implemented in more local settings.
The RSAW remnants exhibition remains open to the public until the 6th of November, at the Old Library, on the Hayes, Cardiff. For further information why not check out http://www.designcirclersawsouth.co.uk/ or pop down for a visit!
The RSAW remnants exhibition remains open to the public until the 6th of November, at the Old Library, on the Hayes, Cardiff. For further information why not check out http://www.designcirclersawsouth.co.uk/ or pop down for a visit!
Monday 3 October 2011
Welcome to my development blog
Its only Monday and already its a busy week! With two barn conversions getting off the ground, I have added a few photos to the company blog so that clients, friends, family, or those of you just interested in the world of development, can follow the progress of the conversions over the next year. Hopefully, whether you are a professional or lay person, the blog will be pitched at just the right level for all to enjoy.
As part of the planning permission a passing bay is required just up the road from the farm. This requires a Section 278 Agreement with the Local Authority (LA), a legal Agreement to allow works to be undertaken in the highway. After negotiating with the LA, a combination of Highways plans and contractors details are going to be included to ensure the works are undertaken to an agreed standard (not un-common); however it would have been preferable if we could have undertaken the works as part of a street works licence (as the process is generally a little cheaper and easier to undertake). Just sent off some details to various local companies to see how much the works are likely to cost (extending the highway from 3.5 m in width to 5m in width, over a 10 m length of road). Want to find out what comes back? Then why not follow the blog!
As part of the planning permission a passing bay is required just up the road from the farm. This requires a Section 278 Agreement with the Local Authority (LA), a legal Agreement to allow works to be undertaken in the highway. After negotiating with the LA, a combination of Highways plans and contractors details are going to be included to ensure the works are undertaken to an agreed standard (not un-common); however it would have been preferable if we could have undertaken the works as part of a street works licence (as the process is generally a little cheaper and easier to undertake). Just sent off some details to various local companies to see how much the works are likely to cost (extending the highway from 3.5 m in width to 5m in width, over a 10 m length of road). Want to find out what comes back? Then why not follow the blog!
Sunday 2 October 2011
Atriarc Group Update on Company Development
Just a quick update, a draft website is now live to test formatting, however content is still being developed. Why not pay us a visit at http://www.atriarcgroup.com/ !
Tuesday 30 August 2011
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