Planning Permission in Brighton and Hove

Planning permission is an essential factor of any alterations to your home. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services company to assist you through the process of securing planning permission for your home extension. Architects are experienced with submitting planning applications, and will have a good knowledge of the requirements and restrictions both nationally and in your local area. The majority of planning permission applications are granted, especially if you can show that your building work is sympathetic to the conditions laid out by local authority policy.

Architects can help with every area of your planning application, from creating technical and architectural drawings to submitting paperwork with the local authority. They can also ensure that your proposed work is designed to a high standard, creating usable and aesthetically pleasing spaces that will complement your current property. While some alterations to your house are covered by permitted development rights and therefore won’t require planning permission, you’ll still need to conform to building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your alteration will guarantee that any work you undertake will abide by these regulations and be of a high standard.