What’s Included?

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• Site Survey & Existing Drawings – Precise documentation of the current property.

• Proposed Design Scheme – Floor plans, elevations, and sections for submission.

• Planning Application Management – Handling submission and liaising with planners.

• Planning Statement & Justification – Addressing local policies and regulations.

 

RIBA Plan of Work Stages Covered

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• Stage 2: Concept Design

• Stage 3: Spatial Coordination

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Types of Planning Applications & Approvals Covered

 

• Householder Planning Application – Required for most home extensions, alterations, or outbuildings that do not fall under permitted development.

• Full Planning Application – Needed for major alterations, significant changes to the property, or new-build homes.

• Outline Planning Application – Establishes whether a development is likely to be approved by the local authority before submitting full details.

• Reserved Matters Application – Used when an outline planning application has been approved, allowing submission of detailed design elements.

• Retrospective Planning Application – This applies if work has already been carried out without the necessary planning consent and needs approval.

• Listed Building Consent – Required for any alterations, extensions, or demolitions affecting a listed building.

• Conservation Area Consent – Necessary when modifying properties within a designated Conservation Area.

• Lawful Development Certificate (Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Development - CLOPUD) – Confirms whether proposed work falls under permitted development and does not require planning permission.

• Lawful Development Certificate (Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use or Development - CLEUD) – Used to confirm the legality of existing developments or uses that have been in place for a certain period without enforcement action.

• Prior Approval Applications – Required for specific types of permitted development, such as large rear extensions, certain changes of use, and additional storeys on houses.

• Change of Use Applications – This applies when changing the use of a property (e.g., from residential to commercial) and requires approval under planning law.

• Removal or Variation of Planning Conditions (Section 73 Application) – Used to modify or remove conditions attached to an existing planning approval.

• Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use – Confirms that an existing use, operation, or activity is lawful and immune from enforcement action.

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Types of House Extensions, Conversions & New Builds Covered

 

Single-Storey Extensions

• Rear Extension – Extending the house towards the garden, typically under permitted development if within size limits.

• Side Extension – Extending to the side of the property, often requiring planning approval for wider extensions.

• Wraparound Extension – A combination of rear and side extensions, usually requiring full planning permission.

 

Double-Storey Extensions

• Rear Two-Storey Extension – Extending upwards to create additional living space, often requiring full planning approval.

• Side Two-Storey Extension – Increasing the home’s width with a second storey above an existing ground floor extension.

 

Loft Conversions & Roof Extensions

• Dormer Loft Conversion – A box-shaped structure added to the existing roof to increase headroom and floor space.

• Mansard Loft Conversion – A steeper, full-width roof extension, commonly seen in terraced homes, often requiring planning permission.

• Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion – Changing a sloped side roof into a vertical wall to maximize loft space, typically under permitted development.

• Rooflight Loft Conversion – Adding skylights without altering the existing roof structure, usually falling under permitted development.

 

Basement Conversions

• Simple Basement Conversion – Converting an existing cellar into a habitable space without external changes (often permitted development).

• Basement Excavation – Creating a new basement or extending an existing one, typically requiring full planning permission.

 

Outbuildings & Annexes

• Garden Office or Studio – A detached workspace within garden limits, usually permitted development if within size constraints.

• Granny Annexe – A self-contained living space in the garden or converted garage, often requiring planning permission.

 

House Conversions

• Single Dwelling to Multiple Flats – Splitting a house into separate units, requires full planning permission and building regulation approval.

• Internal Layout Reconfigurations – Alterations such as open-plan layouts or additional bedrooms, often permitted development.

 

New Build Homes

• Replacement Dwelling – Demolishing an existing house and building a new one, requires full planning approval.

• Infill Development – Constructing a new home in a gap between existing properties, subject to planning constraints.

• Self-Build & Custom-Build Homes – Bespoke new-build homes, requiring full planning permission and compliance with local policies.

 

Why Choose This Package?

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• Ensures your planning application is professionally prepared to maximize approval chances

• Reduces potential delays by proactively addressing planning policies and regulations

• Streamlines the submission process, minimizing stress and uncertainty

 

Next Steps

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If approved, proceed to Building Control or Tender Package.