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Get your project started with planning permission drawings

The initial stages of your home building project might seem daunting, but our team of experienced architects and designers are here to guide you through it – from that first survey to planning permission advice.

From ideas to drawings in less than a month

Whether you want a renovation, extension, loft conversion or garage conversion, we can get your planning permission drawings designed and ready for planning approval within 2-3 weeks.

During this time, our talented team will take that very first idea from concept design through to planning application – working with you every step of the way.

Getting started

We will assemble a design team to perfectly match your project. With decades of experience between us, we will be able to help develop your ideas and even suggest some of our own.

One of our team will be your project manager, who will be your dedicated point of contact for the duration of your project.

Measured survey

To produce your planning permission drawings, we will first require a measured survey.

You can provide the measured survey and photos yourself, or, for an additional charge, we can visit you to take the survey.

Measured Survey

Planning permission v permitted development

Before we start we will also perform a full check of your project against local and national planning permission advice and rules to determine the type of planning application required.

This will be either:

Planning permission, which requires details of proposed finishes, materials, and the exact dimensions of the scheme.

Certificate of Lawful Development within the rules of permitted development, which only requires concept designs.

Whether your project requires planning permission, or it can be completed under permitted development rules, we still prepare the same comprehensive package of drawings.

Your planning permission drawings

Once we have the information we need, we will complete the drawings required for the planning application within 2-3 weeks.

We’ll start by preparing a full set of drawings showing the floor plans, roof plan and elevations of your existing house.

The next step is to prepare the set of proposed drawings based on your ideas, sketches and any example images you send.

Working together

This is your project and we will work with you to make it a reality. You can have unlimited amendments and revisions to your planning permission drawings until everything is just right.

Whilst we work remotely, if you fancy putting some faces to names we can have a screen-sharing session and/or video call to discuss your project.

Visualising your plans

If you need some help visualising what is being designed, we can prepare a 3D model of your project showing the existing and proposed building.

We will also provide a licence for the OS map, valid for 1 year.

When the drawings are done, one of our experienced structural engineers will perform an initial review of the project to ensure the layout is feasible.

Submitting the planning application

Once you are happy with your drawings, it’s time to submit the planning permission application to your local council.

As mentioned above, this will be one of the following:

A full planning application
An application for a Certificate of Lawful Development.

As part of our service, we prepare and submit the application for you. For no extra charge, we will act as the agent for the duration of the application, and deal with the council on your behalf.

Please note that the council’s planning application fees are not included in our packages.

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Meet our expert team

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Eleanor

Architectural Assistant

Ting

Architectural Assistant

Tara

Part II Architectural Assistant

Chris Richards

Technical Director

Natasha

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Frequently asked questions

Almost all extension, conversion and new build projects will require a building control application.

We will prepare all the technical architectural drawings and construction specifications required for the application and submit the application on your behalf, acting as your agent with the council for the duration of the projection.

Our Building Control & Construction Specification packages prepare the technical specifications of your project for a building control application.

Find out more about our Building Control & Construction Specification packages.

Our Structural Design & Calculations packages provide comprehensive and affordable structural design reports.

Find out more about our Structural Design & Calculations packages.

Previous Step

Measured Survey

We start with a detailed measured survey of your property. Using laser measuring tools, we record all key dimensions and features. This data forms the foundation for accurate existing drawings — a critical first step in any design process.

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Next Step

Building Regulations

Once planning permission has been approved, we move onto the technical stage. We produce a comprehensive set of Building Regulation drawings that demonstrate how the design complies with UK Building Regulations. These include detailed sections, construction notes, and specifications. The drawings can be to submit to building control and used by your contractor.

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Concept, Design & Planning

Get your project started with planning permission drawings

From ideas to drawings in less than a month

Getting started

Measured survey

Planning permission v permitted development

Your planning permission drawings

Working together

Whilst we work remotely, if you fancy putting some faces to names we can have a screen-sharing session and/or video call to discuss your project.

Visualising your plans

Submitting the planning application

Please note that the council’s planning application fees are not included in our packages.

How it works

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Add-Ons

3D Visuals

Planning Application Submission

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Meet our expert team

Eleanor

Architectural Assistant

Ting

Architectural Assistant

Tara

Part II Architectural Assistant

Chris Richards

Technical Director

Natasha

x

Blake

x

Frequently asked questions

Will I need to submit a building control application?

What’s included in the Building Control Drawings Package?

What’s included in the Structural Design Package?

Previous Step

Measured Survey

Next Step

Building Regulations

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