DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR PORCHES

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR PORCHES

Adding a porch to your property gives you enhanced security and an enhanced kerb appeal.It also helps by keeping the cold draught away not to forget the extra space for coats and shoes.A porch can also increase the value of your home .
Depending on the design and various other criteria, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission for a porch.

 Making a porch provides the below benefit:

    •     Enhanced security
    •     Enhanced kerb appeal
    •     Can increase the value of your home
You will need planning permission when building a porch if:
•    the ground floor area exceeds three square metres.
•    Height of the porch exceeds three metres above ground.
•    any part of the porch is within two metres of any boundary of the dwelling house and the highway
The planning rules for porches are applicable to any external door to the dwelling house.
Garage Conversion in a Conservation Area: In a conservation area it is a possibility that you might need planning permission to build a porch. It is advised that you check with your local authority before commencing any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Garage Conversion in Flats: If you live in a flat and intend to construct a porch, you will most likely need planning permission. You must check with your local authority giving them details of your proposal.
Glazing and any fixed electrical installations must comply with the appropriate sections of the building regulations.
For a porch to be exempt from building regulations approval:
•    the front entrance door between the existing house and the new porch must remain in place
•    if the house has ramped or level access for disabled people, the porch must not adversely affect access.
At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding construction of  a porch. Should you need planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawings only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of porches. 
Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Porch Planning.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SHOPS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SHOPS

Planning permission would be required for most of the shop related projects be it change of use for classes, change of use from residential to shop and alter the shop’s adverts, fascia or projecting signs.

Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the shop related project.

You must obtain consent as it is required before an advertisement is displayed and the Local Planning Authority may take action (including prosecution) if no consent is in place.
You may also require the consent of the landlord or landowner.
Some authorities may have specific polices to retain a level of retail uses.Permission will also be required for commercial extractor flues if cooking is intended to be carried out on the premises.
The placing of tables and chairs on the highway is very likely to require a licence from the highway authority to allow them to assess factors such as pedestrian movements, sight lines and road safety.
Changes in signage are likely to require express advertisement consent.

The regulations define converting a home into a shop as a ‘material change of use’ and specify the requirements with which,as a result of that change of use, the building, or the relevant part of the building, must comply.
The specific requirements include those concerned with escape and other fire precautions, hygiene, energy conservation, and access to and use of buildings.The building may therefore need to be upgraded to make it comply with the specified requirements.
You should also check with the local fire authority, usually the County Council, to see what ‘on-going’ fire precautions legislation will apply when the building is in use.
The building regulations may apply to certain changes of use of an existing building even though you may think that the work involved in the project will not amount to ‘Building Work’. If you are unsure about whether you are required to comply, you may wish to contact your local Building Control body.
Shop projects in a Conservation Area: If the shop is in a Conservation Area you may need to make a planning application if you intend to do any works on the shop.It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding works on Shops.
Call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Information On Shops related projects.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FENCES GATES GARDEN WALLS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR FENCES GATES GARDEN WALLS

Constructing a fence or a boundary wall around your house offers security to your property. Addition of an appropriate fence or a boundary wall can be aesthetically pleasing, offering kerbside appeal and can help sell your property. 

If thinking of erecting a fence, boundary wall or a gate, you will need planning permission if:

•    It is greater than 1 metre in height and adjacent to a highway used by motor vehicles and if it is greater than 2 metres in height elsewhere.
•    If your home is subject to an article 4 direction or to a planning condition.
•    If your house is listed or within the curtilage of a listed building.
•    The fence, wall or gate forms a boundary with a neighboring listed building. 

Garage Conversion in a Conservation Area: In a conservation area you might need conservation area consent to take down a fence, wall or gate. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Garage Conversion in Flats: If you live in a flat and intend to erect a fence, boundary wall or a gate on your part of land, you will most likely need planning permission. You must check with your local authority giving them details of your proposal.

Fences, walls and gates do not require building regulation approval.
Although building regulations do not apply, the structures must be structurally sound and maintained. 
In certain circumstances, if the garden wall is classed as a party fence wall and subject to the work you intend to carry out, you will be required to notify the adjoining owner of the work in accordance with the Party Walls Act. This does not apply to wooden fences however. 

Please contact Plan B Architecture at 0208 4072 472 to discuss your specific case.

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding eretcion of a fence, boundary wall or a gate. Should you need planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawings only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of a fence, boundary wall and gates.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Fence, Boundary Walls Or Gate.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR GARAGE CONVERSION

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR GARAGE CONVERSION

If you are lucky enough to live in a house with a garage then you may also convert the garage into habitable space. Doing a garage conversion can be a cost effective way to increase the area of your current home as well as its value.

Converting a garage into habitable accomodation provides following benefit:

• Additional space
• Extra space for home office.

Planning Permission may not be required to convert a garage into a habitable space subject to the following limits and conditions:
•    Providing the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building planning permission is not usually required.
•    Your  local authority may have removed your permitted development rights if you live in a new house or a Conservation Area, it is then likely that you may need planning permission to convert your garage. Always check with your council before commencing any works.
•    Where work is proposed to a listed building, listed building consent may be required. 
Garage Conversion in a Conservation Area: If you are planning to convert your garage and your property lies in a conservation area, there is s strong possibility that Planning Permission would be required. It is advisable to check with your local authority before commencing nay works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Garage Conversion in Flats: If you live in a flat and intend to c convert your garage there is likelihood that you will require planning permission. You must check with your local authority giving them details of your proposal.
If you want to convert your garage into a habitable space building regulations will be required covering the following common works:
  • Doors and windows
  • Drainage
  • Electrics
  • External walls
  • Internal walls
  • Roofs
  • Floors
At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your convert your garage. Should you need planning permission for a garage conversion, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.If you would require drawings only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of garage conversion.
Call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Garage Conversion.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR HOUSE TO FLAT CONVERSION

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR HOUSE TO FLAT CONVERSION

A lot of streets in the UK have properties which are two or more storeys high and generally fall into the category of big huge houses. As maintenance of such big properties prove difficult many owners and developers convert the properties into flats which is also the demand of the current times.

Converting your houde into flats can be a profitable proposition.If you decide to do so,you would need to submit to council a change of usage planning application.All such applications must have a scaled architectural planning drawings.

The Town and Country Planning Order puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as ‘Use Classes’ including houses. If you intend to convert your house into flats you will require ‘change of use’ permission from the local authority.
Most external building work associated with a change of use is likely to require planning permission.
House to flat conversion is dependent on various criteria first and foremost of which is the size of the existing house. Not all houses can be converted into flats.Before you negotiate a lease or buy a property for flat conversion, you must get advice from your local council regarding t your intended use and your chances of getting the permission for it.

Change of use in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a house to flat conversion in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.

Change of use into Flats or Bedsits: If you intend to convert a house into various flats or bedsits you will require planning permission.

The building regulations may apply to change of use of an existing building into flats.
For assessing your specific case please call Plan B Architecture at 0208 4072472

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your Change of use. Should you need Change of use planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of Change of use. 

Call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Change of Use.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR BASEMENTS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR BASEMENTS

Converting a basement can be a cost effective way to increase your living space. It adds value to your home and avoids the time, effort and costs associated with moving home.

Converting an existing residential cellar or basement into a living space is in most cases unlikely to require planning permission as long as it is not a separate unit or unless the usage is significantly changed or a light well is added, which alters the external appearance of the property.

Creating living space in a basement is an evolving issue under the planning regime. Currently, converting an existing residential cellar or basement into a living space is in most cases unlikely to require planning permission if:-

1.    A separate standalone unit is not created. 
2.    The usage of the basement is not significantly changed.
3.    A light well is not added.
4.    It does not affect the appearance of the property. 

Any excavation in order to create a new basement would require planning permission. Any new basement with the following conditions will require Planning permission: 

1.    Basements involving major works.
2.    Basements which create a new separate unit of accommodation.
3.    Any basement design which alters the external appearance of your home. For example, the addition of a light well.

Basement Conversion in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a basement conversion or extension to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.Basement Conversion in Flats or Maisonettes: If you live on a ground floor flat and plan to convert your basement into a living space you must apply for planning permission.

Yes, you need building regulation for Basement.

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your Basement Conversion. Should you need Basement Conversion planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of Basement Conversion.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Basement Conversion.

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DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR LOFT CONVERSION

It is fairly common to convert all or part of a loft to create an extra room in order to prevent needing to move to a new house. The most common additions are an extra bedroom or study. Many house owners also convert the loft to gain an extra bedroom with an ensuite and extra storage space. The attic area of a building tends to be unused, but when converted can add a large amount of floor space.

With roof alterations, the emphasis is very much on appearance and this is reflected in the above criteria. Materials used have to be similar to the existing, the alteration cannot exceed the height of the existing roof and you cannot introduce a veranda, balcony or raised platform into the scheme without it needing planning permission.

Loft Conversion requiring Full Planning Permission

If the design for your loft conversion do not meet all the criteria to be considered as a permitted development you may require full planning permission. This may happen if you plan to have more space in your loft than the volume allowance permits or perhaps you are thinking of creating a front facing dormer. You could also be considering the addition of a balcony or veranda to complement your loft. 

It is most likely you will require planning permission if your loft conversion comes under any of the following:

•    If the loft conversion exceeds the volume allowance of 40 cubic meters for terraced houses, or 50 cubic meters for detached and semi-detached houses. Any previous roof space additions must be included within this volume allowance. Although you may not have created additional space a previous owner may have done so.
•    If the loft conversion has any dormers or extensions on the front of the house, facing the road.
•    If the loft conversion has any part higher than the highest part of the roof.
•    If the loft conversion is to be constructed with materials dissimilar in appearance to the existing house.
•    If the loft conversion includes verandas, balconies or raised platforms.
•    If the loft conversion has clear glazed side facing windows for any opening 1.7m above the floor.
•    If the loft conversion is not set back at least 20cm from the eaves, is measured along the roof plane (Excluding hipto gable).

Loft Conversions under Permitted Development

On 1st October 2008 new rules covering whether or not you can create additional habitable space in the loft without having to apply for planning permission came into force.The New limits and conditions for what is allowed without the need for planning permission apply largely to the dimensions of the proposed addition, its position on the house and its proximity to your boundaries.

Under the new regulations building a loft conversion on a property that is not within designated land is considered permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, providing certain limits and conditions are met. 

Designated land includes national parks and the Broads, Areas of outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation areas and Word Heritage Sites.
•    For a loft conversion to be considered permitted development, not requiring planning permission it must:
•     Not exceed the volume allowance of 40 cubic meters of additional space for terraced houses, or 50 cubic meters for detached and semi-detached houses. Any previous roof space additions must be included within this volume allowance. 

Although you may not have created additional space a previous owner may have done so.
•     Not have any dormers or extensions on the roof plane of the principal (front) elevation facing the road.
•     Not contain any extension higher than the highest part of the roof
•    Be constructed with materials similar in appearance to the existing house Not include verandas, balconies or raised platforms
•    Have obscure-glazed side facing windows for any opening 1.7m above the floor
•    Roof extensions to be set back at least 20cm from the eaves, is measured along the roof plane (Excluding hip to gable).

Loft Conversion in Flats or Maisonettes: 

If you are planning on altering the roof space with an extension or dormer, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works.

Loft Conversion in a Conservatio

In a conservation area you will require planning permission for all dormers and roof extensions. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.

Building Regulations approval is required to convert a loft or attic into a liveable space.

For any loft conversion, the regulations will be applied to ensure that:- the new floor is structurally sound the stability of the structure (including the existing roof) is not endangered allows safe escape from fire safely designed stairs to the new floor reasonable sound insulation exists between the loft conversion and the rooms below

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your loft conversions. Should you need loft conversion planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of loft conversions.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Loft Conversion.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CHANGE OF USE

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CHANGE OF USE

The Town and Country Planning Order puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as ‘Use Classes’ including houses.If you intend to use a building or a house for any new purpose you may require a ‘change of use’ permission from the local authority. All planning applications submitted to council for change of usage (for eg. house to flat conversion )purpose must have scaled planning drawing. 

The Town and Country Planning Order puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as ‘Use Classes’ including houses. If you intend to use a building or a house for any new purpose you may require ‘change of use’ permission from the local authority.Most external building work associated with a change of use is likely to require planning permission.Before you negotiate a lease or buy a property for your business, you must confirm whether you need to obtain planning permission for your intended use, and, if so, your chances of getting it.

Changes of use not requiring planning permission
In many cases involving similar types of use, a change of use of a building or land does not need planning permission. Planning permission is not needed when both the present and proposed uses fall within the same ‘class’, or if the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order says that a change of class is permitted to another specified class.

Change of use in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a basement conversion or extension to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.

Change of use into Flats or Bedsits: If you intend to convert a house into various flats or bedsits you will require planning permission.

The building regulations may apply to certain changes of use of an existing building even though you may think that the work involved in the project will not amount to ‘Building Work’.

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your Change of use. Should you need Change of use planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of Change of use.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Change of use.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR OUTBUILDINGS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR OUTBUILDINGS

If you have a big space around your house like a big rear garden it may be possible that you can build an out house which can provide an added extra space apart from your house.Depending on the design and various other criteria, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission for an outbuilding.
Making an outbuilding can provide the following benefit:

Additional storage space.
For those wishing to work from home, an outbuilding can provide the  answer when pace within the house is at a premium.
    •    The cost of creating an outbuilding often equates to less than the stamp duty on an average house sell.
    •    A sympathetic and well designed outside room will add value to your property. 

Planning to build an outbuilding in your garden? You will need planning permission if;
•    The outbuilding is within 2m of a boundary, the maximum height of the structure is greater than 2.5m.
•    The outbuilding is situated forward of the existing house.
•    The outbuilding is more than a single storey structure and has an eaves height greater than 2.5m and is higher than 4m with a pitched roof or 3m for any other roof.
•    The outbuilding is faces the highway and covers more than 50% of the land around the original house.
•    The structure has a veranda, balcony or raised platform.
Outbuilding in a Conservation Area: If you are planning to build an outbuilding to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required if the proposal lies at the side of property. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Outbuildings in Flats: If you live in a flat and intend to construct an outbuilding there is likelihood that you will require planning permission. You must check with your local authority giving them details of your proposal.
If you want to put up small detached buildings such as a garden shed or summerhouse in your garden, building regulations will not normally apply if the floor area of the building is less than 15 square metres and contains NO sleeping accommodation.
If the floor area of the building is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, you will not normally be required to apply for building regulations approval providing that the building contains NO sleeping accommodation and is either at least one metre from any boundary or it is constructed of substantially non-combustible materials.
At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your Outbuilding. Should you need Outbuilding planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of Outbuilding.
Call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Outbbuilding.

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR REAR EXTENSIONS

DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR REAR EXTENSIONS

The current trend nowadays is to create extra space in the house by doing a single storey rear extension either with a flat or a pitched roof along with patio doors.

Most houses in the UK have capacity to extend to the rear and every homeowner has a right to extend upto a certain prescribed limit. Depending on the size of the extension, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission.Doing a rear extension to your house can be a cost effective way to increase the area of your current home as well as its value.

Most rear extensions may be considered Lawful Development. An extension or addition to your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
•    If you are planning on putting an extension within 2 metres of a boundary, the eaves height cannot exceed 3 metres.
•    If you live in an attached house (say a terraced or semi-detached house for example), the maximum depth of an extension cannot exceed is 3 metres and 4 metres in the case of detached house.
•    Assuming the rear extension is only single storey; its maximum height can be no more than 4 metres.
Planning permission will be most likely required if:
•    Materials used to build the extension are dissimilar in appearance to the existing house.
•    The proposed extension is forward of the principal elevation or side elevation fronting a highway.
•     The proposed extension has an eaves and ridge height greater than that of your property, you will need planning permission.
•    The proposed single storey rear extension (when taken with existing extensions, outbuildings and decking for example), will cover more than 50% of the land around your home.
•    You will require planning permission if you wished to add a veranda or raised platform to the structure.
Rear Extension in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a rear extension to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.
Rear Extension in Flats or Maisonettes: If you live on a ground floor flat and plan to add an extension to your flat you must apply for planning permission.

Yes,you will need Building  Regulation drawing for Rear Extension.

At Plan B Architecture we would be glad to assist you with any query you may have regarding your loft conversions. Should you need loft conversion planning permission, we would be glad to assist you with all elements of your application.
If you would require drawing only, we can provide you with detailed existing and proposed drawings for all types of loft conversions.

Please call Plan B Architecture Today On 0208 4072472 To Find Out How We Can Help You With Your Loft Conversion.

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Come to Plan B Architecture for all things related to Planning. Specialising in householder planning applications and permissions Plan B Architecture has comprehensive planning packages at very reasonable prices. We can provide you all the services required for your build from start to finish as we have our own architectural professionals and structural engineers and even builders sparing you the stress.We focus on South London based boroughs and can help you get planning permissions for your project .Come to us if you require Planning permission for Wandsworth, Planning permission for Kingston, Planning permission for Croydon, Planning permission for Greenwich, Planning permission for Lambeth, Planning permission for Lewisham, Planning permission for Hammersmith and Fulham, Planning permission for Southwark, Planning permission for Sutton, Planning permission for Bromley, Planning permission for Richmond Upon Thames, Planning permission for Merton, Planning permission for Bexley, Planning permission for Hillingdon, Planning permission for Hounslow Highly Recommended, we can provide the planning drawings for most of the types of householder developments like loft conversion, rear extensions, side extensions, garage conversions, infill extensions, kitchen extensions, change of use, advertisement consent, and conversion into flats.We provide planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Croydon, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Greenwich, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Lambeth, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Lewisham, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Sutton, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Merton, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Bromley, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Bexley, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Croydon, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Southwark, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Hillingdon, planning drawings and architectural drawings for use in London Borough of Hounslow.Call us now as we are the leading and experienced planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Purley, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Purley, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Thornton Heath, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in New Addington, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Selsdon, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in East Croydon, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in South Croydon, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Upper Norwood, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Norbury, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Hayes, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Wimbledon, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Tooting, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Colliers Wood, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Bromley, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Wallington, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Carshalton, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Catford, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Brockley, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Petts Wood, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Sunridge, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in West Wickham, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Biggin Hill, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Beckenham, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Elmers End, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Penge, planning consultancy and architectural services providers in Anerley. Please call us at 02084072472 for any planning or architectural queries.

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I would thoroughly recommend the services of Yasmeen and Plan B Architecture. We were extremely impressed by Yasmeen's professionalism and helpful nature"
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“Contacted Plan B Architecture for a side extension .must say the drawings were of high quality and good value for money as I was quoted twice the amount by other architects for the same work.I dealt with Yasmeen and she was very helpful and attentive to our needs.We got the planning permission in the end .I would be pleased to reccomend them to my friends.Very good value for money ".
E.Watson Thornton Heath
“We used Plan B Architecture to get us through planning and building regulations for our planned single storey extension. We knew what we wanted but could not give the planning authorities the drawings and detail they needed for application. We were in a fix . We called in Plan B and they provided soft copies of the application drawings within two weeks enabling us to proceed with planning application. They also did all the building regulations work and completed the whole design process in two months - 1 month quicker than estimated. I would have no hesitation in using their services again and reccomending them to all- they are fast and efficient."
Shalini LondonLondon
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Based on 24 reviews
Amit
Amit
2023-07-19
Yasmeen and Imtiaz were of great help for our ground floor extension and dormer project. They assisted us across the board with architectural and planning drawings, planning permission and the structural report. They have great attention to detail, were very responsive, gave some great design suggestions, and were able to helpfully answer any questions we had throughout the whole process. Very professional - would highly recommend.
Osman Ahmet
Osman Ahmet
2021-08-10
YASMEEN was professional, prompt and showed great attention to detail throughout the whole process. I did recommend to a neighbour and will continue to recommend going forward. Thank you for time and effort put in. Oz
Richard Pendry
Richard Pendry
2021-03-05
Yasmeen was great. I'd recommend this company.
Mat Martin
Mat Martin
2021-02-10
I cannot say enough about how high the quality of work and professionalism I experienced with this company. The communication was excellent throughout and I hardly had to do anything when I opted for their full package - right through to the plans being approved. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Sam
Sam
2020-11-16
I thoroughly recommend Plan B Architecture. I received great service from Yasmeen – she is friendly, professional and was always available to answer any questions.
matt spencer
matt spencer
2020-03-27
Yasmeen and her team demonstrated their ability by immediately understanding a complicated planning issue. Yasmeen was always quick to respond, produced plans within the short time frame she promised and was, generally, everything I could have hoped for. I would highly recomend her and her team.
Ann Jones
Ann Jones
2019-12-31
I contacted Plan B Architecture regarding plans for a house conversion. Yasmeen drew up the plans and provided valuable guidance and advice on applying for planning permission in Lambeth. I was amazed by the attention to detail and how I was regularly updated on the progress of the application. I would definitely contact Yasmeen again if I required any architectural services.
Logan Bairstow
Logan Bairstow
2019-10-22
Great service from Yasmeen. Plan B were very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend them to assist you with a planning application. Thank you!
Sashi Sehgal
Sashi Sehgal
2019-10-13
Yasmeen and Imtiaz provided a competitive price but furthermore the quality of work and response required for completing our planning proposal. Highly recommended. Thank you