Planning permission drawings, fixed price.

The standard drawing set

What planning permission drawings must show

Councils will only validate an application if the drawings are accurate and drawn to scale. A typical householder application includes:

• Site location plan — usually 1:1250, showing your property outlined in red within the surrounding streets.
• Block plan — your plot and the proposal in context, usually 1:200 or 1:500.
• Existing and proposed floor plans — every affected level, drawn at 1:50 or 1:100.
• Existing and proposed elevations — each side of the house as it is now and after the work.
• Sections where requested — a cut-through showing heights and levels.

Hand sketches and rough plans get applications rejected as invalid, which puts you at the back of the queue. Ours are measured from a 3D scan of your home, so the existing drawings are right first time.

Do you need them?

Do you need planning permission drawings?

Most two-storey extensions, front-facing changes, larger loft conversions and projects in conservation areas need a full set of scaled planning permission drawings. Many single-storey extensions and loft conversions instead fall under permitted development, so no planning application is needed. Permitted development rights differ between England and Wales, so we check your specific project before you commit.

Where a project is permitted development, we still recommend a Lawful Development Certificate: the council formally confirms the work is lawful, which protects you when you come to sell.

Planning vs building regs

Planning permission drawings vs building regulations drawings

Planning permission drawings show the council what the finished project looks like from outside and how it sits in its surroundings — they're about appearance and the impact on neighbours. Building regulations drawings are the separate technical set your builder and building control work from: structure, insulation, fire safety and drainage. Many projects need both, and we can handle each.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much do planning permission drawings cost?

We work on a fixed price, tailored to your project and confirmed in writing after your design meeting. The council charges its own application fee on top, which we'll confirm for your project.

How long does planning permission take?

Councils aim to decide householder applications within eight weeks of validation. We submit for you and chase the council so nothing drifts.

Can I draw my own plans?

You can, but they must be accurately scaled and complete, or the council will reject the application as invalid. Most homeowners find that one rejection costs more time than professional drawings would have.

Do you cover my area?

We work with homeowners across England & Wales. Everything runs remotely — the 3D Home Scan captures your home, and design calls happen over video.