Access Statements for New Homes & Conversions

Access Statements for Accessible & Adaptable Dwellings and Building Conversions

Many planning conditions and Building Warrant/Building Regulations submissions require a written Access Statement — whether that's confirming M4(2) or M4(3) Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings compliance for a new home, or justifying a departure from standard provision for a barn or other building conversion. I prepare a fixed-fee statement, checked against Part M and BS 8300 (or Scotland's Section 3 Housing for Varying Needs standards), backed by 45 years of Building Control and Building Standards experience. Desktop service, UK-wide, no site visit required.

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RICS Chartered Building Surveyor  |  Elmhurst Energy Accredited Assessor  |  45 Years' Building Standards Experience

Why Get Your Access Statement Done Properly

A poorly evidenced access statement is one of the easiest things for a planning officer or Building Standards surveyor to query — and to come back with questions about. Getting it right first time keeps your application or warrant moving.

Checked Against the Right Standard

Your statement is assessed against the specific standard that applies — Part M and BS 8300 in England and Wales, or Section 3 Housing for Varying Needs in Scotland — not a generic checklist.

45 Years' Regulatory Insight

Prepared by a Chartered Building Surveyor with 45 years in Building Control and Building Standards, including senior local authority roles assessing access compliance.

Clear on Compliance, Clear on Departures

Where full compliance isn't achievable — a barn conversion with level changes, for example — the statement sets out a clear, defensible justification rather than a vague narrative.

Fixed Fee, Fast Turnaround

One fee, agreed up front, with no surprises — and a quick turnaround so it doesn't hold up your application.

How It Works

A straightforward desktop process. No site visit, no back-and-forth if you send everything up front.

1

Send Your Drawings and Details

Email your floor plans, elevations and site details, along with the reason an access statement is needed — a planning condition, a Building Warrant submission, or a proposed departure.

2

Compliance Review

I check the design against Part M / M4(2) & M4(3) and BS 8300, or Scotland's Section 3 standards, identifying what's met and what needs addressing.

3

Statement Prepared

A written Access Statement setting out compliance, or a justified departure where full provision isn't achievable, ready to submit with your application.

4

Support Through Determination

If the planning authority or Building Standards comes back with reasonable queries while your application is being considered, I'm on hand to help you respond.

Who This Is For

This service covers Part M / M4(2) & M4(3) compliance statements for new dwellings, and access statements for building conversions. If you need the full Design and Access Statement — the design and layout narrative as well as access — get in touch and I'll advise on the right approach.

Pricing

One simple, fixed fee. No hidden extras.

£245
per statement (guide price)
  • Access Statement checked against Part M / M4(2) & M4(3) and BS 8300 (England & Wales)
  • Or against Section 3 Housing for Varying Needs standards (Scotland)
  • Referenced to your specific planning condition or Building Warrant requirement
  • Follow-up support if the planning authority or Building Standards raises queries
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This is a guide price for a single dwelling or straightforward conversion — complex schemes, multiple house types or full Design and Access Statement work are quoted separately. Get in touch for an exact quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Access Statement?

A written document demonstrating how a development meets accessibility standards — either confirming compliance with Part M (Category 2: Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings, or Category 3: Wheelchair User Dwellings) and BS 8300, or justifying a departure from full compliance where it can't reasonably be achieved.

Is this the same as a Design and Access Statement?

No. A full Design and Access Statement is a broader document covering the design and layout rationale for a scheme, with access as one section. This service covers the access element only — either as a standalone compliance statement, or as the access section for an architect preparing the wider document.

Do you need to visit the site?

No. This is a desktop service based on the drawings and details you provide, so it can be carried out anywhere in the UK without a site visit.

Does this cover barn or building conversions?

Yes. Where a conversion can't fully meet standard access provision because of existing floor levels, structure or other constraints, the statement sets out a clear, evidenced justification for the departure.

Do you cover Scotland as well as England and Wales?

Yes, UK-wide. Scotland doesn't use the M4(2)/M4(3) framework — new dwellings there are assessed against Section 3 (Housing for Varying Needs) of the Building Standards Technical Handbook, which I reference instead.

What if the planning authority or Building Standards asks for more information?

Follow-up support to respond to reasonable queries is included, so the statement doesn't hold up your application or warrant.

Request an Access Statement

Email your drawings and details and we'll come back to you with confirmation and likely turnaround.

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