Planning Permission in Wales

Planning permission is an essential requirement of any alterations to your property. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services business to guide you through the procedure 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 limits both country wide and in your local area. The requirements for planning permission do change among local authorities, and they’ll consider things like the design of the houses in the area, car parking requirements, and the needs of neighbouring properties, among other aspects. In addition, planning permission requirements tend to be more strict in conservation areas or if your property is a listed building.

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 make sure that your planned work is designed to a high standard, creating practical and aesthetically pleasing spaces that will complement your current property. Although some alterations to your home 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.