FAQ
Short, plain-English answers to common planning questions.
Clear answers to move forward with your project
Here you’ll find straightforward answers to the most common questions about laws, regulations, and planning processes in the UK. Our goal is to give you the information you need, without any fuss, to take the next step with confidence.
Most new buildings, significant extensions, and changes of use. Some works are allowed under Permitted Development (PD), subject to limits and exclusions.
National allowances (the GPDO) permit certain works without full applications. Strict limits apply on height, depth, siting and property type.
An NDP is a community-prepared policy document that carries legal weight. If one covers your area, we check your proposal against its policies.
Often covered by PD if within depth/height limits and not restricted by Article 4. We confirm this against your local authority’s rules.
Usually PD if volume increase is under limits and dormers are set back. Not permitted for flats or in many Conservation Areas.
Many outbuildings are PD if within size/height limits and not forward of the main elevation. We check site-specific restrictions.
Householder applications usually take 8 weeks; larger schemes 13 weeks. A Pre-App can help improve outcomes before you apply.
Depends on proposal type. We include current LPA fees in your report so you know exactly what to expect.
Validation requirements vary, but often include scaled drawings, site plans, and supporting reports. Our full report lists them precisely.
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