Planning Drawings for Home Extensions and Improvements
Robert Blake Designs prepares clear, accurate planning drawings for homeowners in Harlow, Essex and the surrounding areas. Whether you are considering a rear extension, side extension, loft conversion, garage conversion or garden outbuilding, the drawings help explain the proposal and provide the information needed for the relevant planning application.
What are planning drawings?
Planning drawings show the existing property and the proposed changes. Depending on the project, they typically include location and block plans, existing and proposed floor plans, elevations and other relevant drawings. The precise drawing package depends on the nature and scale of the proposal and the requirements of the local planning authority.
Planning permission or permitted development?
Some home improvements may be carried out under permitted development rights, while others require a householder planning application. This depends on the property, its planning history, any restrictions on permitted development rights and the details of the proposed work.
Where appropriate, I can prepare a Lawful Development Certificate application to seek formal confirmation that proposed or existing works are lawful. If planning permission is required, I can prepare the application drawings and submit the application on your behalf where instructed.
Projects we can help with
- Single-storey and two-storey extensions
- Rear, side and wraparound extensions
- Loft conversions and dormer windows
- Garage conversions
- Porches and entrance alterations
- Garden rooms and outbuildings
Building regulations drawings
Once the planning route has been established, I can also prepare building regulations drawings and specifications. These explain the proposed construction and support the Building Regulations application. Structural calculations and structural engineering design are not included and must be commissioned separately from a suitably qualified structural engineer.
How the process works
- Initial discussion: Tell me about your property and proposed project.
- Measured survey: Where required, I visit to record the existing building and site.
- Drawings: I prepare the existing and proposed drawings and discuss the design with you.
- Application: If instructed, I prepare and submit the relevant planning application or certificate application.
Discuss your project
For an initial discussion, please get in touch with the property address and a brief description of the work you are considering.
Telephone: 01279 216733
Email: mail@robertblakedesigns.co.uk
Contact Robert Blake Designs or read more about householder planning applications.
Structural engineering and calculations
Please note: Robert Blake Designs does not provide structural engineering or structural design services. This includes structural calculations, beam and lintel design, steelwork design and foundation design. Where structural input is required, it must be commissioned separately from a suitably qualified structural engineer.