Planning Permission in Canterbury

Planning permission is an important factor of any changes to your property. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services firm to direct you through the process of obtaining planning permission for your home extension. Architects are experienced with submitting planning applications, and will have a good understanding of the requirements and limitations both country wide 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 part of your planning application, from producing technical and architectural drawings to submitting paperwork with the local authority. They can also make sure that your planned work is designed to a high standard, creating usable and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. While some alterations to your home are included in permitted development rights and as a consequence won’t need planning permission, you’ll still need to comply with building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your alteration will guarantee that any work you undertake will adhere to these regulations and be of a high standard.