Our Commitment
Our fixed fee services are provided to accommodate all predictable Class Q planning requirements and outcomes - a lot of which are taken at risk by Bondstones. We recognise that there may be circumstances where your project becomes undeliverable - either through a "no fault" change of situation or through other changes of circumstances.
All projects are bound by Bondstones' Terms and Conditions and Disbursements Policy - however, for the avoidance of doubt;
No fault situations include (but are not necessarily limited to):
In all 'no fault' cases, we will work with our clients to make use of services already delivered to obtain a comparable outcome through other channels (i.e. full planning consent).
Other changes in circumstances may include (for example),
All projects are bound by Bondstones' Terms and Conditions and Disbursements Policy - however, for the avoidance of doubt;
No fault situations include (but are not necessarily limited to):
- Changes to statute - e.g. if the Government change statutory permitted development criteria - which prevent your property from being 'Class Q compliant' after we have been instructed.
- A change in site circumstances - e.g. storm damage results in unexpected structural failure requiring unexpected rebuild / fresh-build.
- Loss of control - e.g. Bereavement or un-planned events - or when circumstances change through no fault of your own.
In all 'no fault' cases, we will work with our clients to make use of services already delivered to obtain a comparable outcome through other channels (i.e. full planning consent).
Other changes in circumstances may include (for example),
- Action that renders our advice / services invalid (e.g. wilful demolition)
- A decision to halt the project for reasons within your control (e.g. A change of mind after instruction)
- Changes in other circumstances - e.g. the property is sold before we can complete our services
- Accepting or acting upon conflicting advice after we have been instructed .
Caveats and Limitations
Note: If the LPA do not reach a decision within the statutory 56 day notice period or if they request additional information (over an above what is considered reasonably necessary for Class Q purposes) we will manage the position on your behalf.
Very rarely there may be circumstances that the council insist on unreasonable additional information or require unplanned third party input (e.g. Landscape Architect or legal advice) before they will issue a decision - these unusual / extraneous elements would not be included within our fees... However we will always do what we can to overcome unreasonable expectations without incurring excess or un planned costs...
Very rarely there may be circumstances that the council insist on unreasonable additional information or require unplanned third party input (e.g. Landscape Architect or legal advice) before they will issue a decision - these unusual / extraneous elements would not be included within our fees... However we will always do what we can to overcome unreasonable expectations without incurring excess or un planned costs...
