The Planning Process


First Stage

  • The site visit – no obligation visit to discuss your ideas and requirements.
  • Quotation for drawing plans and costs for council fees
  • The site survey – this can be carried out at the site visit or at a time more convenient to yourself.
  • Preparation of planning drawings
  • Client viewing of plans – any changes can be discussed and made at this stage.
  • Submission of your planning application acting as your agent
  • Preparation of building regulation’s drawings
  • Submission of your building regulation’s acting as your agent. ​


The Next Stage


When you are completely happy with the drawings, we will provide you with large format paper copies and/or electronic copies.


You can use these to obtain quotes from builders. If required, we will submit the drawings to the Local Authority for Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval on your behalf, along with the necessary forms. This means that you do not have to deal with any paperwork yourself.


We will deal with any matters which may arise relating to Planning Permission and Building Control which means that you will not have to deal with any problems.


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Planning Permission


Local Authority Planning Departments assess certain building works dependant on size, aesthetics and location etc.


Planning applications may be granted with possible conditions or rejected if the proposed plans do not comply with planning regulationsIt usually takes 6-8 weeks to get approval, this may be extended if there are certain changes to be made by the respective planning officer​



Do I need planning permission?


PCE Designs will assess the feasibility of your project and advise you which planning procedure to use.


Building Control approval?


Unless your building a conservatory, porch or detached building under 30m2 building control will be required. PCE Designs will provide this service either through local authority or approved inspectors.


What are permitted development rights?


Permitted development covers various types of building works. In certain instances, planning permission is not always required, there are development rules and regulations to comply to but ‘PCE Designs would advise you during the initial design meeting.


The following link has an interactive guide. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission


Will I need to do anything for the planning application?


No. ‘PCE Designs submit and process the application electronically on your behalf. We will advise you when written permission has been granted and you may then instruct your builder to carry out the work.​


Any questions?


If you have an enquiry, or just want to have a chat about what’s possible. Please send us a message and we’ll get right back to you.



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