Planning Permission in England

Planning permission is an important factor of any extensions to your house. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services firm to direct you through the process of securing planning permission for your home extension. Architects are experienced with submitting planning applications, and will have a good understanding of the requirements and limits both country wide and in your local area. The majority of planning permission applications are granted, particularly if you can show that your building work is sympathetic to the conditions outlined by local authority policy.

Architects can help with every aspect of your planning application, from producing technical and architectural drawings to submitting paperwork with the local authority. They can also make sure that your proposed work is designed to a high standard, creating functional and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. While some alterations to your property are included in permitted development rights and therefore won’t need planning permission, you’ll still need to adhere to building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your extension will make sure that any work you carry out will adhere to these regulations and be of a high standard.