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The planning process for a house extension
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Planning drawings vs building regulations drawings
A planning package explains the proposed development: its size, layout, appearance and relationship with the site. A technical package develops the in…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
PLANNING & PROPERTY ADVICE
What to send for an extension drawings quote
Tell us what does not work in the house now. Perhaps the kitchen is isolated, the ground floor lacks a usable bedroom or there is nowhere to work quie…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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What is a lawful development certificate?
A lawful development certificate concerns whether the development or use described is lawful in planning terms. For a proposed extension or garden roo…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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The planning application process: from brief to decision
We first agree the brief, obtain suitable existing-property information and prepare the drawings within the quoted scope. You review the design before…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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When is pre-application advice useful?
A pre-application enquiry is most useful when you can name the issue it should help resolve. That might be the principle of a new use, the scale of a …
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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How we approach planning concerns and objections
An officer query, neighbour comment and formal refusal are different documents. Send the complete correspondence with the current drawings so we can u…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Planning conditions: what to check before building
Read every condition in the decision notice and record the action, responsible person and trigger. Avoid assuming that every condition needs the same …
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Garden office or annexe: why the intended use matters
A workspace, an occasional hobby room and accommodation for a family member are different briefs. Explain who will use the building, whether anyone wi…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
PLANNING & PROPERTY ADVICE
How remote architectural design works
A remote service still needs an accurate record of the property. Depending on the project, that may mean a local survey, verified existing drawings or…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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What is included in architectural drawing fees?
Check whether the quotation covers existing drawings, proposed plans, elevations, application support and a specified revision allowance. Ask which st…
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Loft conversion feasibility: what to check first
Available roof height is only part of the picture. New structural floors and roof build-ups affect the space that remains. A reliable survey lets the …
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Planning approved: what happens next?
Keep the decision notice and approved drawings together. Read the conditions and compare the approved proposal with what you intend to build. Changes …
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