Nationwide architectural and planning support across England
The complete service catalogue

Every planning and design route, clearly explained.

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01Planning applications & consents

Planning Feasibility Appraisal

An early review of policy, site constraints, planning history and the most realistic route forward.

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02Planning applications & consents

Pre-Application Advice

A structured pre-application package to test a proposal with the local planning authority before a full submission.

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03Planning applications & consents

Householder Planning Application

End-to-end planning support for alterations or extensions to a single home.

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04Planning applications & consents

Full Planning Application

Detailed planning submissions for residential, commercial and mixed-use development.

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05Planning applications & consents

Outline Planning Permission

Establish whether the principle and key parameters of development are acceptable before resolving every detail.

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06Planning applications & consents

Reserved Matters Application

Develop and submit the appearance, access, landscaping, layout or scale details reserved by an outline permission.

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07Planning applications & consents

Lawful Development Certificate

Evidence-led applications confirming that proposed or existing use or development is lawful.

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08Planning applications & consents

Prior Approval Application

Targeted submissions for developments requiring authority review under a permitted development class.

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09Specialist planning support

Listed Building Consent

Sensitive design and heritage documentation for works affecting a listed building’s special interest.

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10Specialist planning support

Conservation Area Planning

Design and planning support that responds carefully to local character, views, materials and heritage constraints.

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11Planning applications & consents

Change of Use Planning

Assess and manage the planning route for changing how a building or land is used.

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12Planning applications & consents

HMO Planning Application

Planning and layout support for houses in multiple occupation, including local Article 4 considerations.

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13Planning applications & consents

Advertisement Consent

Application drawings and details for signs, fascia, illumination and other external advertisements.

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14Specialist planning support

Tree Works Consent Support

Planning coordination for works to protected trees or trees in conservation areas.

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15Planning applications & consents

Variation or Removal of Conditions

Section 73 strategy and submissions to vary or remove a condition attached to planning permission.

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16Planning applications & consents

Discharge of Planning Conditions

Prepare, coordinate and submit the information needed to satisfy pre-commencement or other planning conditions.

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17Planning applications & consents

Non-Material Amendment

A proportionate application for small changes to an approved planning scheme.

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18Specialist planning support

Retrospective Planning Application

Measured drawings, planning strategy and applications for development already carried out without the required permission.

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19Specialist planning support

Planning Appeal

Review a refusal and prepare a focused appeal case supported by policy, evidence and design response.

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20Specialist planning support

Planning Enforcement Support

Practical planning advice when an authority raises concern about an unauthorised use or development.

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21Planning applications & consents

Permission in Principle

Early-stage support for establishing whether housing-led development is acceptable in principle on an eligible site.

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22Home & property projects

Single-Storey Extension Design

Thoughtful layouts, planning drawings and technical coordination for rear or side ground-floor extensions.

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23Home & property projects

Two-Storey Extension Design

Coordinated design for adding valuable living and bedroom space across two levels.

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24Home & property projects

Rear Extension Design

Architectural design and approvals for extending into the garden with a stronger indoor–outdoor relationship.

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25Home & property projects

Side Return Extension Design

Unlock narrow side space with carefully detailed light, drainage and neighbour interfaces.

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26Home & property projects

Wraparound Extension Design

Join rear and side additions into one coherent layout with a coordinated planning strategy.

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27Home & property projects

Loft Conversion Design

Planning and technical drawings for dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and rooflight loft conversions.

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28Home & property projects

Garage Conversion Design

Replan an attached or detached garage as comfortable, compliant living or working space.

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29Home & property projects

Basement Conversion Design

Planning and coordinated design support for excavation, conversion, lightwells and below-ground alterations.

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30Home & property projects

Outbuilding & Garden Room Design

Design and permission advice for studios, gyms, offices, garages and ancillary garden buildings.

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31Home & property projects

New-Build Home Design

Site-led concept design, planning strategy and coordinated approvals for individual or small-scale homes.

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32Home & property projects

Commercial Refurbishment Design

Layout, planning and technical support for office, retail, hospitality and other commercial interiors.

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33Home & property projects

Accessible Adaptation Design

Inclusive layouts and approval support for accessible entrances, bathrooms, lifts and home adaptations.

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34Surveys & technical design

Measured Building Survey

Accurate digital records of an existing property to provide a reliable base for design and approvals.

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35Surveys & technical design

Planning Drawings

Clear, scaled drawings prepared for local authority validation and assessment.

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36Surveys & technical design

Building Regulations Drawings

Technical plans, details and compliance notes for a Full Plans building control submission.

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37Specialist planning support

Structural Engineering Coordination

Coordinate calculations and structural design with the architectural proposal and technical package.

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38Surveys & technical design

Working & Construction Drawings

Detailed information to help contractors price, coordinate and build the approved design.

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39Surveys & technical design

3D Architectural Visualisation

Model and illustrate design options so scale, materials, light and space are easier to understand.

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40Surveys & technical design

Interior Space Planning

Plan circulation, furniture, kitchens, storage and everyday use alongside the architectural design.

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41Surveys & technical design

Tender & Construction Support

Help package the project for contractors, compare returns and respond to design queries during construction.

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42Specialist planning support

Party Wall Coordination

Identify likely Party Wall etc. Act interfaces and coordinate the architectural information a surveyor may need.

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