What We Offer
Your consultation and feasibility assessment can cover:
Planning permission requirements – understand whether your proposal is likely to require planning permission or could potentially be carried out under Permitted Development.
Permitted Development assessment – where applicable, we assess the relevant limits and restrictions affecting your proposed works.
Property and site constraints – identify planning considerations that could influence what you can build.
Previous planning history – review relevant planning information where available.
Potential design limitations – highlight issues such as height, depth, boundaries, neighbouring properties and existing extensions.
Planning risks – identify potential issues before you spend money progressing your design.
Practical recommendations – we'll explain the options available and suggest the most appropriate route forward.
What you'll receive
Following the assessment, you'll receive a written Feasibility Report setting out our findings in clear, straightforward language.
The report will help answer the questions that matter most:
Can I build what I want?
Will I need planning permission?
What restrictions could affect my plans?
What should I do next?
What's included?
Our service can include:
Relevant proposed drawings and supporting information.
Identifying the key planning issues that should be addressed.
Preparing the pre-application submission.
Submitting the enquiry to the local planning authority.
Liaising with the council where required.
Reviewing the council's written response.
Explaining the feedback and what it could mean for your project.
Advising on potential next steps following the pre-application response.
Why use a pre-application service?
A pre-application submission can provide an important opportunity to identify potential planning concerns before you invest further time and money in a full planning application.
It can help answer questions such as:
Is the principle of development likely to be acceptable?
Are there particular design or planning issues that need to be addressed?
What changes could improve the proposal?
Is a formal planning application worth pursuing?
What's included?
Our planning submission service can include:
Planning Application Drawings and Supporting Documents.
Advising on the appropriate planning application route.
Preparing the planning application documentation.
Completing the relevant planning forms.
Preparing and coordinating the supporting information required for the submission.
Preparing a planning statement where required.
Submitting the application to the relevant local planning authority.
Monitoring the application following submission.
Responding to requests for additional information where appropriate.
Keeping you informed of important updates throughout the process.
From Proposal to Application
Submitting a planning application is more than simply completing an online form.
The planning authority needs to understand exactly what is being proposed, where it is located and how the development relates to the relevant planning policies and surrounding area.
We take the time to ensure your proposal is presented clearly and that the key planning considerations are properly addressed.
Where necessary, we'll identify potential issues before submission so that they can be considered and dealt with at the appropriate stage.
What happens after submission?
Once your application has been submitted, the local planning authority will assess the proposal against relevant planning policies and other material considerations.
Depending on the project, the process may involve consultation with neighbours, statutory consultees and other interested parties.
We'll help you understand what is happening throughout the process and explain any correspondence or requests received from the planning authority.
If additional information or clarification is requested, we'll advise you on the appropriate response and help keep the application moving wherever possible.
Planning Permission Isn't Guaranteed
It's important to understand that submitting a planning application does not guarantee approval.
The final decision rests with the relevant local planning authority, and every application is assessed on its own merits.
Our role is to make sure your application is properly prepared, clearly presented and supported by the appropriate planning information, giving your proposal the best possible foundation before it reaches the council.
What's included?
Depending on the nature and complexity of your project, our service can include:
Detailed construction drawings based on your approved design.
Proposed floor plans and layouts.
Detailed elevations and sections.
Construction details.
Wall, floor and roof build-ups.
Door and window schedules.
Details of openings and junctions where appropriate.
Drainage and relevant construction details.
Coordination of drawings and technical information.
Preparation and submission of the Building Control application.
Liaising with Building Control throughout the application process.
Responding to queries or requests for additional information where appropriate.
Turning Your Design Into Something That Can Be Built
Planning drawings show what you want to build. Construction drawings go much further by explaining how it is intended to be built.
They provide your builder and other professionals with the technical information needed to understand the construction, dimensions, materials and key details of the project.
Good construction information can also help reduce uncertainty during the build and minimise the risk of expensive changes being required once work has started.
Building Regulations
Building Regulations are separate from planning permission.
While planning focuses primarily on whether a development is acceptable in principle and in its location, Building Regulations deal with the technical and safety requirements of the construction.
Depending on your project, this can include requirements relating to:
Structural stability.
Fire safety.
Thermal insulation and energy efficiency.
Ventilation.
Drainage and waste disposal.
Moisture protection.
Accessibility.
Electrical safety.
Glazing and safety features.
