Converting and repurposing space
Turn underused buildings into income. We handle the drawings and applications for conversions that add lettable space or change how a building is used.
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In plain English: the drawings that satisfy planning and building control, and guide the conversion on site.
Conversion routes
- Office to residential under Class MA (prior approval)
- House to flats conversions for landlords
- HMO layouts and room-size compliance
- Barn and agricultural conversions
- Commercial to residential permitted development
Compliance
- Basement and additional-floor conversions
- Fire escape, means of escape and compartmentation planning
- Building Regulations drawings for conversions
Send your postcode and what you are planning. You get the route, the drawings you need and a fixed price in writing, usually the same working day.
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Tell us the property and what you want to build. We confirm your planning route, the drawings you need and a fixed price in writing, at no cost. Prefer to read first? Take the free conversion guide below.
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Quick answers
Does office to residential still work under Class MA?
In many cases yes, through prior approval rather than full planning, subject to conditions on size, use history and location. We check your specific unit before you commit.
What do HMO layouts have to comply with?
Room sizes, fire escape, compartmentation and amenity standards, which vary by council and licensing scheme. We draw to the standard your authority applies.
How quickly can you turn drawings around?
We aim to complete your drawings within 10 working days unless we agree otherwise, so the application is not what holds up the deal.
Why use Exp|Arc as a landlord?
One fixed price per scheme, drawings that work for both planning and building control, and a 100% refund if any application we submit is refused.
Tell us about your premises
Send a few details and we will confirm the right route and the drawings you need, with a fixed package price. We aim to complete your drawings within 10 working days.
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Get your drawings quoted, fast.
Tell us what you are planning. We confirm the right route and outline the council-ready drawings you need.