Planning Permission Under Way?
Your Build Preparation Starts Now
I’m Oliver Steele-Perkins, a Chartered Construction Manager (CIOB) with over 25 years’ experience managing residential projects worth up to £3m. Too many homeowners begin their projects without the right tools or knowledge, and it ends up costing them.
That’s why I’ve created Homebuilding Essentials: to give you the same professional-level process my private clients get, without the cost of hiring me full-time.
Through a structured pre-construction roadmap, proven tools, and fortnightly live support calls, plus access to professional services, you’ll gain the confidence, clarity, and control to manage your project with success.
Why This Stage Matters
You’ve reached a huge milestone, your planning application is in or approved.
But here’s what most homeowners don’t realise:
This is the most valuable preparation window you’ll ever have.
If you waste it, you risk delays, cost overruns, and stress once construction starts.
If you use it wisely, you can take control of your build, save thousands, and hit the ground running.
I’ve seen too many homeowners lose money and time because they waited until the builder was knocking on the door. The Plan It pathway changes that.
Your Preparation Period Starts Now
The time between securing your place and starting the Plan It pathway is a valuable stage for preparing your project for building work. During this period, we’ll guide you in gathering information and identifying potential risks, so you’re ready to make the most of the preset roadmap you’ll receive in the pathway (see below).
“His ability to juggle multiple high-end residential projects, each with their own design, programme, and budget complexities was exceptional. Oliver’s methodical approach at the pre-construction stage brings clarity and structure when it matters most.”
5*
What You Get in Plan It
Everything you need before construction starts:
Expert-led guided learning pathway - key steps and detailed information in preparing your project for building work.
Your Pre-Construction programme - the crucial roadmap from today to breaking ground.
Budget cost planning tools from planning drawings, and how to refine as design evolves.
Tender and Trade Works Package preparation so you can approach builders and trades with confidence.
Fortnightly live group calls with Oliver (Chartered Construction Manager).
Project Workspace - a proven and tailored project management tool with actions, templates and resources.
Introductions to trusted specialists (architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical, interiors, party wall).
FREE - 30 min Project Strategy Call
When you reserve your place with a £50 deposit, you’ll receive an invitation to book a free 30-minute welcome and project strategy call with me.
In this call, you can:
Ask any questions about Plan It and how it will help you prepare your build
Share a little about your project so I can give you tailored guidance on your next steps
Get to know the person who’ll be supporting you throughout your journey
This call is exclusive to you and accessible when you reserve your place.
Choose How You Secure Your Place?
You’ve got two ways to join the Plan It January 2026 cohort:
Priority Reservation £50
Secure your place in line today
Includes a 30 min stragety call, onboarding webinar and prep tools
Your £50 is fully deducted from the Plan It pathway fee when your cohort begins.
Guaranteed place - Join today - Save 10%
Pay the full course fee today and guarantee your seat in the January 2026 cohort.
Get a 10% discount (£275 off) as a founding member
Immediate access to your strategy call with Oliver, onboarding webinar and preparation
Seats are limited to 15 projects.
Choose your path below - Cohort starts 9th Jan 26
Priority Reservation: £50 now, deducted from Plan It pathway fee.
Guaranteed Seat: £2750 less 10% discount = £2475 (Valid until 31st Oct 25 after which full pathway value applies).
Exclusive to Plan It
(Optional, charged separately)
When you join Plan It, you’ll unlock the option to:
• One‑to‑one calls with Oliver (1‑hour; single or block sessions; subject to availability).
• Bespoke Project Roadmap tailored to your site, consents, and pre‑build requirements. Get a headstart with this crucial Pre-Construction plan.
• Access to consultancy and done‑for‑you services at Plan It member rates.
The sooner you join, the sooner you start preparing.
Places are filled on a first-come basis and we limit each cohort to 15 projects.
Limited Spaces
Reserve Yours Today
We limit Plan It to just 15 spaces per intake
Reserve now with a £50 deposit - deducted from the Plan It price of £2,750
You’ll be invited to book a free 30-minute welcome and project strategy call with me after reserving your place, so you can ask questions about the learning pathways and share details of your project before we begin. You’ll also receive valuable information to help you prepare before the January start date.
Build It and Certify It
Plan It is just the beginning. When you’re ready to move forward:
Build It – Learn how to manage the build phase like a pro:
Oversee work on-site without losing control
Keep your project on time and on budget
Manage changes and variations with confidence
Certify It – Finish strong:
Snagging and defect resolution
Final accounts and payments
Certification and compliance sign-off
Plan It homeowners that continue through Build It and Certify It, gain project management knowledge and skills that help control the project at all stages.
About
Oliver Steele-Perkins MCIOB
I’m a Chartered Construction Project Manager with over 25 years’ experience delivering high-value residential projects across London and the South East — from luxury penthouse refurbishments and complex structural remodels to full-scale self-builds and new homes.
My work has been featured in Homebuilding & Renovating, House Beautiful, Property Investor News, and Your Property Network. I’ve also advised homeowners live at Grand Designs Live (London and Birmingham) and continue to manage active build projects on-site every week.
Over the years, I’ve seen what happens when homeowners take on major projects without a proper plan — delays, spiralling costs, and avoidable stress.
That’s why I created Homebuilding Essentials — to give you the tools, structure and support to take control of your own build with confidence, clarity, and professional guidance.