Getting your planning application right first time
Most planning refusals we see come down to the same few things: drawings that are missing information, a design that ignores the council’s own guidance, or neighbours who were never considered. We put together applications that answer those questions before the planning officer has to ask them. We look at your property, check the local plan and any recent decisions on your street, then draw up a scheme that has a realistic chance of approval.
- Householder and full planning applications
- Existing and proposed plans and elevations
- Location and block plans to scale
- Design and access statements where needed
- Submission through the Planning Portal
- Dealing with officer queries during the application
We handle the submission for you and keep an eye on it while it is with the council. If the planning officer asks for changes, we make the amendments and send them back quickly, which often avoids a refusal and a fresh application. Councils usually aim to decide householder applications within eight weeks, and we will keep you updated on where things stand.
Site visit and measure
We visit, measure up and talk through what you want to do with the space.
Drawings and checks
We draw the existing and proposed layouts and check them against local policy.
Submit and follow up
We submit to the council and deal with any questions until a decision is made.
Frequently asked questions
A few of the questions we get asked most about planning applications.
Councils usually aim to decide householder applications within eight weeks of validation. Larger or more complicated schemes can take longer. Getting the application validated quickly makes a big difference, which is why we make sure everything is included from the start.
Not always. A lot of extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development. We will tell you honestly which route applies before you spend anything on an application.
We go through the reasons with you. Often the design can be changed and resubmitted, and in some cases an appeal is the better option. We will give you a straight answer on which is more likely to work.
Yes. We are based in Liverpool but prepare planning drawings for projects all over the UK.