Planning & Drawings

Plans and drawings for almost any type of property project, backed by over 40 years of experience in the property sector.

Clear plans and drawings are at the heart of most property projects. Whether you are applying for planning permission, checking permitted development, preparing a lawful development certificate, converting a building or getting ready for Building Regulations, the drawings need to explain the project properly.

Planning Application Services (PAS) can provide plans and drawings for a wide range of homeowner, landlord, developer and property-owner projects. With over 40 years of experience in the property sector, we understand how drawings are used by councils, builders, building control officers, structural engineers, party wall surveyors and property professionals.

We can help with simple domestic projects, larger residential proposals, property conversions, new builds and more complex planning situations.

Plans and Drawings for All Types of Projects

PAS can prepare drawings for almost any type of property project, including:

House extensions
Loft conversions
Garage conversions
New garages
Garden buildings
Sheds and outbuildings
Carports
Front porches
Driveways and dropped kerbs
Entrance gates, fences and boundary walls
Replacement windows and doors
Solar panels
Tree works plans
Demolition plans
Airbnb and short-term let layouts
HMO layouts
Change of use projects
Lawful development certificates
Retrospective planning applications
Listed building and conservation area projects
Property conversions
Houses to flats
Commercial to residential conversions
New build homes
Replacement dwellings
Small development sites

Every project is different, so the drawings are prepared around what the application, approval route or next stage actually needs.

Planning Drawings

Planning drawings are usually prepared to show the council what exists now and what is proposed. They need to be clear enough for the planning officer to understand the scale, layout, design and impact of the project.

A planning drawing package may include:

Existing floor plans
Proposed floor plans
Existing elevations
Proposed elevations
Site location plan
Block plan
Roof plans
Sections
Street scene drawings
Site layout drawings
Garden or driveway layouts
Marked-up plans
Supporting drawings for planning statements or applications

These drawings can be used for planning applications, lawful development certificates, retrospective applications, prior approval, change of use, listed building consent and other planning routes.

Drawings for Property Conversions and New Builds

Some projects need more thought before the drawings are started. New builds, replacement dwellings, property conversions and change of use projects often need a proper review of the site, the existing building, access, parking, layout, planning history and likely council requirements.

PAS can prepare drawings for:

New build houses
Replacement dwellings
Houses converted to flats
Commercial buildings converted to residential use
Outbuildings converted to accommodation
Existing buildings converted to new uses
HMO layouts
Mixed-use properties
Small residential development sites

For these projects, we can also provide paid planning consultancy and desktop review support before the full drawing package is prepared.

Building Regulations Drawings

Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate. Planning drawings explain the proposal for planning purposes, while Building Regulations drawings provide more technical information for construction and approval.

Where required, PAS can help with Building Regulations drawings for projects such as:

Extensions
Loft conversions
Garage conversions
Internal alterations
Open-plan layouts
Structural openings
Property conversions
New residential layouts
Fire escape and access layouts
Insulation and construction upgrades

These drawings can help explain the construction approach, layout, structure, insulation, fire safety, drainage and other technical matters needed for Building Control review.

Structural Design Coordination

Many property projects also need structural input. This is common where walls are removed, openings are widened, roofs are altered, lofts are converted, garages are converted or extensions are built.

PAS can help coordinate structural design where needed, including:

Structural engineer input
Beam calculations
Load-bearing wall alterations
Roof structure changes
Loft conversion structure
Extension structure
Garage conversion openings
Internal layout changes
Foundation and support details

We can help make sure the drawings and structural information work together rather than leaving the homeowner to coordinate everything alone.

Party Wall Support

Some projects may also involve party wall matters, especially where works are close to boundaries or affect shared walls.

This can apply to:

Extensions near boundaries
Loft conversions
Structural openings in party walls
Excavations near neighbouring buildings
Boundary walls
Demolition near adjoining property
New walls close to the boundary

PAS can help identify when party wall advice may be needed and can connect the drawing and planning work with party wall support where appropriate.

Nationwide Drawing Support

PAS works with clients across England, Wales and Scotland. The planning system and approval routes can vary depending on where the property is located, but clear drawings remain essential for almost every type of project.

We can work from:

Photos
Sketches
Existing drawings
Estate agent plans
Supplier drawings
Builder mark-ups
Measured survey information
Council letters
Previous planning documents
Site information provided by the client

For some projects, a measured survey may be needed before accurate drawings can be prepared. For other projects, especially early-stage planning reviews, sketches, photos and existing information may be enough to get started.

Why Experience Matters

Good drawings are not just about putting lines on a page. They need to explain the project clearly to the people who will assess it, price it, approve it or build it.

With over 40 years of experience in the property sector, PAS understands how to prepare drawings that are practical, readable and suited to the purpose. A planning officer needs different information from a builder. Building Control needs different information from a planning application. A structural engineer needs different information from a homeowner choosing a layout.

That experience helps us prepare drawings that support the next stage properly.

What PAS Can Provide

Depending on your project, PAS can help with:

Planning drawings
Existing and proposed plans
Elevation drawings
Roof plans and sections
Site and block plans
Layout drawings
Change of use plans
HMO layouts
Airbnb and short-term let layouts
New build drawings
Property conversion drawings
Retrospective drawings
Lawful development certificate drawings
Listed building and conservation area drawings
Building Regulations drawings
Structural coordination
Party wall support
Planning submission support

The right drawing package depends on the project, the property and the approval route.

Get expert help with planning and drawings

Whether you need simple planning drawings, a full planning package, Building Regulations drawings, structural coordination, party wall support or plans for a more complex property project, Planning Application Services (PAS) can help.

Tell us what you are planning, send any photos, sketches, existing drawings, supplier information or council letters you have, and we can advise what drawings are likely to be needed and provide a clear quote for the right level of support.

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