Planning Submissions in Reigate, Surrey & London
Planning process
For Planning Submissions, generally you will be able to gain more space which can add more value to the property. The planning drawings will consist of existing & proposed plans, elevations and sections, as well as a site + block plan. Other documents may be required for a submission such as a design and access statement or possibly a tree report, or flood risk assessment. By this point, we may need to appoint a number of consultants for various reports which will aid the planning submission. The entire process can last circa 12 weeks.
Permitted Development
It is possible to design within permitted development rights which can help reduce the lead time to commence with the building works, and potentially save on costs. In this instance it is advisable to apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness.
For larger than average ground floor rear extensions, it is worth considering submitting a Prior Approval Permitted Development Application whereby you can extend up to 6 meters on Terrace and Semi-Detached property, and up to 8 meters on Detached property. It is important to speak with your neighbours before this application is made as they will be consulted by the council which can affect the decision.
Listed Buildings
A Listed buildings application will be required on buildings of architectural importance. This type of application will likely require a lot more input and to-and-fro with the council and other authorities such as Historic England.
3D Modelling / Visualisations
Models built in Sketchup or similar can be applied to planning submissions to aid the application in that they visually present the proposal more clearly and depict the impact on neighbouring properties.
Scaled 2D drawings for submission -
The example elevational drawings below is typical for submitting to the council in order to obtain planning permission. These drawiwngs will be drawn typically to a scale of 1:100 at A3. They'll indicate the new areas to be developed, their size/scale and materials used.
