Measured Survey
The first step in your project: a measured survey
To produce your planning permission drawings, we will first require a measured survey, which is an extensive assessment of the building you would like work to be carried out on.
What do measured surveys cover?
Measured surveys look at the internal and external features of the building, such as room sizes, door and window positions and ceiling heights.
The measured survey will include the key information we need to complete your planning drawings including measurements, sketches and photos.
Taking the measurements yourself
You may wish to carry out the measured survey yourself.
All you will need is:
- Pens (black, blue & red)
- Paper
- Measuring tape/laser
- Camera or cameraphone
You can then send us the measurements, sketches and photos via email.
Follow the advice in our Knowledge Hub on how to do your own measured survey.
Measured surveys by CR Designs
We may be able to use previous planning application drawings or estate agent floor plans, however if no information is available, then a site visit will be required.
Depending on your location, one of our team will visit to do the survey or we will send one of our trusted third-party surveyors.
Get in touch to find out more.
Our measured survey packages
CR Designs’ comprehensive and affordable packages include everything you need to get your building project started.
Our design packages are suitable for all types of house extension, renovation and self-build projects.
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Frequently asked questions
Our design fees are bespoke for every project.
With every quote we try to be as transparent as possible, providing a detailed breakdown of our fees and services.
If you have any questions regarding our design, please get in touch.
We usually recommend waiting until you have been granted planning permission before moving onto the next stage, building control.
If the project falls within permitted development rights, and planning isn’t required, or if your project is fairly simple and therefore planning permission is more likely to be granted, you may choose to continue onto the building control stage before the council issue their decision.
We can never guarantee that planning permission will be granted.
An OS map, also known as an Ordnance Survey map, is a detailed topographic map produced by the Ordnance Survey, which is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and provides detailed information about the landscape and environment of a specific area.
Local authorities often require the submission of an OS map as part of a planning application. The map must be to scale and clearly show the proposed development site and surrounding area, as well as any relevant features or boundaries.
Our Concept Design and Planning packages provide professional, affordable architectural drawings for the initial stages of your building project.
Find out more about our Concept Design & Planning packages.
Permitted development refers to changes that can be made to a property without the need for planning permission. These changes are considered to have minimal impact on the surrounding area and include things like small extensions, loft conversions, and certain types of alterations to the exterior of a building.
However, there are still some limits and conditions that apply to permitted development, so it’s important to check whether your proposed changes fall within these limits.
Planning permission, on the other hand, is a formal application that property owners must make to their local council in order to obtain permission for changes that fall outside of the scope of permitted development.
Planning permission is required for larger extensions, major alterations to the exterior of a building, and new buildings or structures on a property. Planning permission may also be required if permitted development rights have been removed due to the property being in a Conservation Area, for example.
Based on the planning permission advice we receive, we will prepare architectural drawings and designs and submit them to the council on your behalf as part of a planning application.
Find out more about our Concept Design & Planning packages.
What is next?
Concept, design & planning
Based on your brief and the existing site conditions, we develop concept designs exploring spatial layouts, materials and sizes. Our designs are considerate of planning regulations to ensure your application has the highest chance of being passed. We’ll present multiple options if appropriate, and refine them based on your feedback. Once the concept is agreed, we prepare and submit a planning application to your local authority. We handle all necessary drawings, forms, and liaise with planning officers as needed.
