Service: Monitoring Surveying
Project Type: Conversion
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Development Costs: £400,000
Status: Completed
Conversion of a Listed Building former care home into an 18-room House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Our Role
- Undertook independent site monitoring for the funder through regular visits to review works completed, progress, and key risks.
- Assessed drawdown requests against the cost plan and progress on site to support fair, informed release of funds.
- Produced structured interim reports throughout, highlighting material issues, implications for completion, and any actions required.
- Identified and reported a Listed Building compliance matter, advising on implications and next steps.
Key Considerations
- Listed Building sensitivities and the requirement to align works with consents and conditions.
- Potential conflicts between Building Control requirements and heritage/planning constraints.
- Asbestos considerations and the knock-on impact on method, programme and cost.
Outcome
- The funder’s interests were protected through independent monitoring and clear reporting on progress, cost and key risks throughout.
- Listed Building consent requirements were maintained alongside Building Control expectations, reducing the likelihood of enforcement or rework.
Insight
A constructive working relationship with the Listed Building Officer can be key to resolving practical conflicts between heritage requirements and Building Control expectations.
Discuss your project with us
We would be pleased to help structure and deliver your development with confidence, care and the experienced guidance your project requires.Crowd Property Ltd appointed us to provide our Monitoring Surveying services on this conversion. We carried out regular site visits to monitor the progress and quality of the project and provided the Funder with reports outlining the current spend, site progress and any potential risks to their investment.
