Contact is usually made initially via email and subsequently either by phone, Facetime or Skype thereafter (at times convenient with you). DMA can then get an idea of what you have in mind, offer some advice and then you can decide how you wish to proceed.

Whether you have land available to you or if you are looking for a site, development potential will need to be assessed. DMA can visit any site and carry out initial feasibility studies and can liaise with the local councils to establish planning potential. Feasibility can be determined very quickly in most cases.

If your project is feasible, DMA can help to determine your requirements. Initial concept designs will be refined into detailed designs and issued regularly in PDF format. We will also build 3D interactive models to enable you to experience the house virtually – both internally and externally.

Once a contractor is engaged DMA can make inspections on site to ensure that your home is being built competently and in accordance with all the approved drawings.

Kathryn initially contacted DMA by email to explore the potential of building a new family home in Newry on farm land owned by Kathryn’s father.

DMA carried out an initial appraisal and determined immediately that a new house on a farm would be approved under current planning legislation.

Via ongoing e-mail and Facetime discussions with Kathryn and Gerrard, DMA determined the type and style of house required. Concepts developed into sketch plans which were refined into detailed designs. PDFs of the design progression were regularly issued as was a fully interactive digital model, which allowed Kathryn and Gerrard to experience their proposed new home in 3D.

Subsequent to approval of the detailed design by the client, DMA processed the necessary planning and Building Control applications and obtained all statutory consents necessary to allow them to begin building on-site. DMA also assisted the Kathryn and Gerrard with the process of conveyancing and transfer of lands.

DMA issued the working drawings of the proposed house to competent contractors for their building cost estimates. A suitable contractor was subsequently awarded the contract and works began in earnest on-site late 2015.

DMA are currently inspecting the ongoing construction works and are liaising with the contractor and Building Control throughout the process.

Helen initially contacted DMA by telephone to obtain some advice on a site she had in mind that had outline planning approval granted on it previously.

DMA liaised with the local planning authority to determine if the original approval had expired and to ensure that the planning service would accept a new application for a change of house type to what was originally approved.

Following approval of the detailed design by the client, DMA processed the necessary planning and Building Control applications and gained all the necessary statutory consents.

DMA issued the working drawings of the proposed house to competent contractors who all returned cost estimates. A suitable contractor was then awarded the contract and works began in on site mid 2016.

DMA are currently inspecting the ongoing construction works and are liaising with the contractor and Building Control throughout the process.

Paul contacted DMA by email to obtain some advice on the site that he had in mind that was on farmland owned by his father.

DMA carried an initial appraisal and met with Paul’s father on the site. Following consultations with Monaghan County Council Planning Department, DMA ascertained that a new farm dwelling would be acceptable on the site as long as certain conditions were met.

DMA went through a process with Paul & Sheena to determine their brief of requirements and then to begin designing their new home, ensuring that it met with all of the criteria set out by Monaghan County Council Planning Department.

Over a period of several weeks, DMA refined the sketch plans and 3D models into a detailed design. This was later submitted to the Planning Department and has now been fully approved. DMA are currently progressing this project and preparing working drawings and specifications with an anticipated on-site date of summer 2017.

Joseph contacted DMA by email to determine if a replacement dwelling on his father’s land back home would be permitted.

DMA carried out an initial site appraisal, met with Joseph’s father on the site and determined immediately that a replacement dwelling would be approved under current planning legislation.

DMA liaised via email with Joseph and Katrina and developed their brief, provided concept models and produced detailed designs that were refined to meet their needs.

The replacement dwelling house now has full planning approval which is valid for 5 years, giving Joseph and Katrina piece of mind for the future should they decide to return to Ireland.

Enda contacted DMA by Skype initially and had meetings in Belfast when Enda and Rachel returned on business.

DMA carried an initial appraisal and survey of the property to determine the current condition and if any serious problematic areas had arisen that required attention. Given that the property was a Listed Building, DMA consulted with the local planning authority and the Historic Buildings department, at all times providing feedback to the client.

DMA prepared detailed designs that included a remodelling of the existing dwelling and the addition of a contemporary new extension to the rear of the property. Over a period of several weeks, DMA refined the sketch plans and 3D models into a detailed design. The scheme now has full planning approval and Listed Building Consent. Working drawings are now in development and it is envisaged that works will begin on-site late 2017.