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ResidentialPlanning applications

Planning applications, handled for you

We confirm the route and manage the application from start to finish, so you are never guessing what the council needs next.

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What's includedClear scope

Everything your project needs

In plain English: the application the council actually reads, prepared, submitted and managed for you.

Applications we submit

  • Householder planning applications
  • Full planning permission applications
  • Prior approval and larger home extension applications
  • Lawful development certificates (LDC)

Checks & advice

  • Permitted development checks
  • Pre-application advice and council liaison

Appeals & special cases

  • Planning appeals after a refusal
  • Change of use applications
  • Listed building and conservation area consent
  • Retrospective planning applications

Managed for you

  • Submission, validation and case management
Existing and proposed change of use elevations
Existing and proposed elevations from a change of use application.
Not sure which applies to you?

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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Free guideInstant download

Get a free personalised plan for your project

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 planning guide below.

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Guide plus a personalised route check

Send your details and we will email the guide plus a route check for your own property. No spam.

Common questionsPlanning services

Quick answers

How long does planning permission take in the UK?

Most householder and minor applications are decided in around 8 weeks from validation.

What is permitted development?

Rights that let you build certain extensions and alterations without a full application, within set limits. We check whether your project qualifies.

What happens if my application is refused?

We handle changes and resubmission, and if an application we submitted is refused you get a 100% refund within 5 days.

What happens if my application is refused?

We handle the changes and the resubmission, and if any application we submit is refused you get a 100% refund within 5 days. National figures put householder approval rates at around 88%, and preparation is the difference.

Do I have to deal with the council myself?

No. We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application, respond to the case officer and manage the process through to decision. You are kept informed rather than chased.

Still not sure where you stand?Send a few details and we will confirm your route and price in writing, with no obligation.Get my drawings quoted
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Tell us about your project

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 free planning route check
No obligation · Fast response · 100% refund if any application is refused
Prefer to talk? Call +44 118 207 2681
We use your details only to answer your enquiry. See our privacy policy.
Ready when you are

Get your drawings quoted, fast.

Tell us what you are planning. We confirm the right route and outline the council-ready drawings you need.

What happens next
✓We confirm your planning route on day one.
✓Fixed scope and price, no hourly surprises.
✓100% refund if any application we submit is refused.