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27/05/2026

How We Helped Secure Planning for a Heritage Cottage in Symonds Yat 🏠

Some projects take more than good design, they take patience, persistence, and a lot of problem solving.

This project in Symonds Yat involved the conversion and extension of an existing bothy to create a 1-bedroom heritage cottage.

Sounds straightforward…

Except the property sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where planning requirements are far stricter and every detail is closely scrutinised.

From design constraints to planning challenges and site limitations, this became a long and complex process.

After more than a year of navigating the planning system, we successfully secured approval.

We’re now working with the client to submit a conditions application to discharge pre-commencement conditions, the final approvals required before any work can begin on site.

It’s a detailed stage, but a critical one in turning planning approval into a deliverable project.

26/05/2026

We’ve recently been providing structural BIM services to support Sheffield City Council on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) projects.

These types of projects require a high level of coordination from day one.

BIM plays a key role in that.

It gives every stakeholder, from designers through to contractors, a clear, coordinated model to work from, helping reduce risk, avoid clashes, and keep projects moving efficiently.

Alongside this, producing detailed structural drawings at tender and construction stage ensures everything is ready for procurement and delivery without delays.

It’s the kind of work that often sits behind the scenes…

But when it’s done properly, it makes a huge difference to how smoothly a project runs on site.

And ultimately, how quickly spaces like this can be delivered for the people who need them most.

📞 01246 267559
📩 https://mjbtech.co.uk/contact/

22/05/2026

Transforming a Family Home for Modern Living 🏡

This project involves a carefully designed extension to a 3-bedroom detached home, transforming it into a spacious 4 double-bedroom property, including a new ensuite shower room.

The goal was simple: create a home that works better for modern family life.

The plans include:

🏡 A large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space
🏡 Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening onto a spacious patio
🏡 A covered outdoor canopy to create seamless indoor / outdoor living
🏡 A flat roof extension with a green roof for water storage and improved views from the first-floor bedrooms above

It’s a great example of how thoughtful design can completely change how a home feels and functions, bringing in more light, more space, and better everyday living.

The property is now watertight, with internal works currently underway, and completion is expected within the next couple of months.

Looking forward to sharing the finished result.

21/05/2026

As the founder of MJB Technical, Michael has built the business on strong values: quality, trust, and doing things properly.

With decades of experience across architectural services and structural design, he has worked on everything from home extensions and renovations to large-scale developments and complex listed building projects.

His passion for architecture runs deep. With a family history rooted in design, his great-grandfather William George Robert Sprague being a renowned theatre architect, Michael has always believed that great buildings should stand the test of time.

His approach has always been simple:
Do the job properly, communicate clearly, and never compromise on quality.

That mindset is still at the heart of everything we do at MJB. 💛

20/05/2026

Planning approved? Here’s the next step before construction begins 👇

Our Building Regulation Drawings Service provides a full set of detailed technical drawings
and documents required to meet building regulations, the essential step before your project can move into construction.

Within this service, we offer:

•Full building regulation submission packs, which include drawings, documents, specifications, and calculations.
•Ongoing support until final Building Control sign-off. We liaise with contractors, clients, warranty providers, and
Building Control throughout construction.

Having a full set of building regulation drawings helps to:

✔ Gain approval before construction begins
✔ Provide contractors with accurate information for quoting
✔ Avoid unexpected costs during construction
✔ Reduce delays once work starts on site
Thinking about starting a project or need building regulation drawings?

📞 01246 267559
📧 [email protected]

19/05/2026

Planning permission can feel like one big grey area.

🤔 Do you need it?
🤔 What happens if you get it wrong?
🤔 Will it delay everything?
🤔 What if it gets refused?

It’s one of the biggest causes of stress for homeowners and developers—and often where projects start to feel overwhelming.

That’s where we come in.

At MJB Technical, we help take the guesswork out of planning applications.

From the first site visit to final submission, we guide clients through the process with clear advice, honest conversations, and the experience to avoid common mistakes.

Because planning should feel like progress, not panic.

Whether you're planning an extension, development, or heritage renovation, we’re always happy to have a conversation, drop us a message 📲

18/05/2026

Planning Application Submitted | Teversal 🏡

We've just completed a planning application on a Grade II listed residential property in Teversal, complete with an original agricultural barn, and our role is to help protect its character while creating practical, modern living spaces for the future.

The proposed works include:
🏡 Replacing the timber windows in the main house
🏡 Replacing the existing conservatory with a heritage-style sun room to complement the original property
🏡 Converting the agricultural barn into a residential annexe for the main house

With listed buildings, every detail matters.

Materials, proportions, planning requirements, and heritage considerations all need careful thought to ensure the final design respects the building’s history while improving how it works for modern living.

The planning application has now been submitted for this listed building, and we look forward to sharing progress as the project moves forward.

14/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes we see?

Developers appointing someone just to “do the drawings” ✍🏻

But drawings alone don’t deliver successful developments.

You need:
✔️ planning strategy
✔️ compliance knowledge
✔️ technical detailing
✔️ buildability advice
✔️ structural coordination
✔️ clear communication throughout

A set of drawings without strategy creates problems later.

A proper architectural partner protects the whole project.

At MJB, we work with developers who want confidence, not just CAD files.

That’s the difference.

If you are looking for help with planning applications, please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation. Our team is always happy to help: https://mjbtech.co.uk/building-regulations/

13/05/2026

The UK needs 300,000 new homes a year.
We're still falling short 😱

Housing demand continues to grow.

Planning delays continue to slow delivery.

Developers are under pressure to move faster, reduce risk, and deliver better.

That starts at design stage.

Poor planning creates slow approvals.
Poor technical detail creates build issues.
Poor coordination creates expensive delays.

Developers don’t need more complications.

They need better systems.

That’s where strong architectural design adds real commercial value.

12/05/2026

Architecture has always been part of our story 👷🏼

Michael’s great-grandfather, William George Robert Sprague, designed over 35 theatres between 1890 and 1929, including some of London’s most iconic surviving theatres.

His work still stands today.

🏡 Places built to last.
🏡 Designed with purpose.
🏡 Built with detail.

That mindset still shapes how we approach projects at MJB.

Whether it’s a residential extension, a building conversion, or a full development scheme, good design should never be rushed.

It should stand the test of time.

11/05/2026

According to industry research, planning delays and design issues are one of the biggest causes of project overruns in UK construction 🏗️

❌ Not poor brickwork.
❌ Not bad weather.
❌ Not delayed materials.

It often starts much earlier… with poor drawings, unclear planning strategy, or missing technical detail.

At MJB Technical, we work with developers who want to avoid expensive delays before the first brick is even laid.

Because good projects start long before construction begins.

Clear drawings.
Proper planning.
Correct approvals.
Technical detail done right.

That’s what protects timelines, budgets, and profit.

The cheapest option at design stage often becomes the most expensive later.

🤔 Thinking about your next project? Get in touch with our team to see how we can help bring your plans to life: https://mjbtech.co.uk/

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