Service

Planning andbuilding regulations

Drawings, applications and approvals, managed from submission to decision.

Overview

We prepare and submit planning applications and building regulations packages, monitor them closely, and co-ordinate the engineers and consultants needed to get them approved.

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Planning applications

Householder, full and change-of-use applications.

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Application management

We track it with the council through to a decision.

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Building regulations

Technical drawings co-ordinated with structural engineers.

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Tender packages

Construction-ready drawings for accurate builder quotes.

Questions

Good to know

All FAQs

Is the first consultation really free?

Yes. Your initial discovery meeting is free and without obligation. We use it to understand your requirements and create a client brief, then send a clear, stage-by-stage fee proposal.

How are your fees structured?

After the discovery meeting we send a fee proposal broken down by stage, from surveys and concept design through to planning, building regulations and tender drawings. You can see exactly what each stage costs, and clients consistently describe our pricing as reasonable and transparent.

Do I need planning permission?

It depends on the project, the property and its location. Many extensions fall under permitted development, while new builds, larger schemes, listed buildings, conservation areas and HMOs in Article 4 areas usually need full planning. We'll advise you at the discovery meeting.

What are 3D renders and do I need them?

Renders are photoreal computer-generated images of your design, inside and out. They let you see your home before it's built, help you make decisions with confidence, and are a persuasive part of a planning application.

Free initial consultation

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Every project starts with a free discovery meeting. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll guide you from the first sketch to construction drawings.

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