Receiving Instructions and Preliminary Investigations

Abstract

A good firm of general practice surveyors is likely to have the staff and experience to advise a client on almost any type of development project. This advice can take many forms but a frequent instance is that where a client is considering the purchase of a site for development. In other cases the client may own the site and be seeking advice on its best use. Occasionally instructions may be received to find a site suitable for a specific purpose or use. This did occur in the early stages of new town development but has become less frequent as government policy towards this form of development has changed. As a general rule, by the time a development scheme is being considered, the planning authority’s views concerning land use will be known and any new development will be subject to its control.