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Planning Permission Drawings & Architectural Plans
Scaled, council-ready planning permission drawings prepared for local authority submission anywhere in the UK. Existing and proposed floor plans, elevations and site plans — fixed fee, two-week turnaround, and no site visit required.
A Complete Set of Planning Permission Drawings
Every UK local council planning submission needs the same core set of architectural plans: a clear record of the building as it stands today, and a scaled proposal showing exactly what you intend to build. Our planning drawings package covers both, drawn to scale and formatted to the standards planning departments expect.
We produce existing and proposed floor plans, front, side and rear elevations, and the site and location plans required to validate your planning application. Every drawing carries a title block, scale bar and north point, so your case officer can assess the proposal without coming back to you for missing information.
Existing & Proposed Floor Plans
Scaled plans of every affected floor, showing the layout as built alongside your proposal. Room labels, dimensions and wall thicknesses drawn to survey.
Front, Side & Rear Elevations
All affected elevations drawn to scale, with new work distinguished from retained fabric. Brick coursing, roof pitch and fenestration matched to the existing property.
Site & Location Plans
1:1250 location plan and 1:500 site plan (or as your council specifies) with the application boundary outlined in red — a standard validation requirement.
Sections Where Required
Cut sections through the proposal where the council needs to understand levels, ridge heights or the relationship to neighbouring properties.
When Do You Need Planning Permission Drawings?
Not every project needs planning permission — many extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development. But where full planning permission or a Lawful Development Certificate is required, your local council will not validate the application without a properly drawn set of architectural plans.
We regularly prepare planning drawings for homeowners, builders, developers and letting agents across the UK. If you are unsure whether your project needs a full application or falls within permitted development rights, send us the details and we will tell you honestly before you commit to anything.
- checkSingle and double-storey extensions — rear, side and wrap-around extensions beyond permitted development limits
- checkLoft conversions — dormers, hip-to-gable and roof lifts that alter the roof profile
- checkPorches and conservatories — where size, height or position exceeds permitted development
- checkGarage and outbuilding conversions — including changes of use requiring consent
- checkBasement conversions — and internal reconfigurations affecting the external envelope
- checkLawful Development Certificates — to formally confirm permitted development rights
- checkFlat and HMO conversions — where a change of use application is required
From Enquiry to Council-Ready Plans in Two Weeks
We work entirely online. There is no site visit, no waiting weeks for an appointment, and no travel charges added to your invoice — which is a large part of why our fees sit well below a traditional high-street architect.
Once you have sent us your project details, we post out a measuring kit including a laser measurer, along with a simple guide showing exactly which dimensions and photographs we need. You take the measurements at your own convenience, send them back, and we draw from there. This method underpins our 98% first-time approval rate across more than 150 completed projects.
- checkStep 1 — Send details — complete the online form with your property address and a description of the proposal
- checkStep 2 — Measure — we send a laser measurer and guide; you take photos and dimensions
- checkStep 3 — We draw — your architectural plans are produced in CAD and issued for review
- checkStep 4 — Revise — request amendments until you are entirely happy — revisions are included
- checkStep 5 — Submit — receive the final PDF set, ready to upload to your local council's planning portal
Faster and More Affordable Than a Traditional Architect
A high-street architect will typically quote £3,000 to £5,000 for a set of planning drawings and take ten weeks or more to deliver, with multiple site visits billed along the way. Because we work remotely and specialise exclusively in residential planning and building regulations work, we deliver the same council-ready standard for a fraction of that.
Our fees are fixed and quoted upfront. There are no hourly rates, no callout charges and no surprise invoices when you ask for a change. If your application is refused on drawing grounds, we revise and resubmit at no extra cost.
Planning Drawings — £1,100 Fixed Fee
One fixed price covering existing and proposed floor plans, all affected elevations, site and location plans, and unlimited revisions until you are happy. Most projects are delivered within two weeks of receiving your measurements.
Planning Drawings — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do planning permission drawings cost in the UK?
Our planning drawings are a fixed £1,100, covering existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, site and location plans, and unlimited revisions. A traditional architect typically charges £3,000 to £5,000 for the same set of drawings. Our fee is quoted upfront with no hourly rates or callout charges.
How long do planning drawings take?
Most projects are delivered within two weeks of us receiving your measurements and photographs. Larger or more complex proposals may take slightly longer, and we will tell you upfront if that is the case.
Do you need to visit my property to draw the plans?
No. We work entirely online. We post you a measuring kit including a laser measurer with a simple guide showing which dimensions and photographs we need. You take the measurements at your convenience and we draw from there. This approach has produced a 98% first-time approval rate across more than 150 projects.
Do the drawings include the site and location plan my council asks for?
Yes. We provide the 1:1250 location plan and 1:500 site plan with the application boundary outlined in red, which is a standard validation requirement for UK local authority planning submissions.
Will you submit the planning application for me?
We provide the complete drawing set formatted and ready to upload to your local council's planning portal. Many clients submit themselves in a few minutes. If you would prefer us to handle the submission, mention it when you enquire and we will confirm what is involved.
What if my planning application is refused?
98% of our drawings are approved first time. If yours is not, we will review the case officer's reasons, revise the design and resubmit at no additional cost until you have an approved set of plans.
Do I need planning permission or is my project permitted development?
Many extensions and loft conversions fall within permitted development rights and do not require a full planning application. Send us your project details and we will tell you honestly which route applies before you commit to anything.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We work right across the United Kingdom. Because the service is delivered entirely online, your location does not affect our fee or our turnaround time.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your project and we'll come back within 24 hours with a fixed price and a confirmed two-week delivery slot. No site visit required — we work remotely right across the UK.
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