Planning Permission in Chatham

Planning permission is an important factor of any alterations to your house. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services company to direct you through the process of obtaining planning permission for your home alteration. Architects are familiar with submitting planning applications, and will have a good knowledge of the requirements and limitations 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 established by local authority policy.

Architects can help with every part of your planning application, from producing technical and architectural drawings to filing paperwork with the local authority. They are able to also ensure that your proposed work is designed to a high standard, creating functional and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. Although some alterations to your property are included in permitted development rights and as a consequence won’t require planning permission, you’ll still need to conform to building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your extension will ensure that any work you undertake will adhere to these regulations and be of a high standard.