Planning Permission in Somerset

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 guide you through the procedure of obtaining planning permission for your home extension. Architects are familiar with submitting planning applications, and will have a good knowledge of the requirements and restrictions 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 area of your planning application, from producing technical and architectural drawings to submitting paperwork with your local authority. They can also ensure that your proposed work is designed to a high standard, creating practical and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. Although some alterations to your home are allowed by permitted development rights and therefore won’t require planning permission, you’ll still need to comply with building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your alteration will make sure that any work you carry out will comply with these regulations and be of a high standard.