Welcome to Town & Country Planning Ltd

Services we provide

• Architectural planning consultants
• Pre-purchase advice on extending a new property
• Detailed plans for:

o   Extensions;
o   Loft Conversions;
o   Garage Conversions;
o   New Build;
o   Outhouse / Garden Offices; and
o   Commercial Developments.

Hopefully you will have been directed to our website by a recommendation from a friend or family member and you are considering an extension to your home. At Town and Country Planning Ltd we understand how important the first steps along this process are; we pride ourselves on a bespoke service with customer care at the heart of our business. We’ll strive to ensure that we create something together that you are truly happy with, and with our team of dedicated professionals on hand, we’ll make sure the process is as seamless and straightforward as possible.

Please make sure you take a look at the large collection of products, and in particular, the drawing quality on offer from Town & Country Planning Ltd. You may also find some inspiration for your own project when browsing the extensive selection of previously completed designs. All our drawing work is produced using the very latest CAD technology, providing you with a drawing which will easily be understood by your builders, leaving no doubt as to the specification or dimensions of materials needed to complete the project. We can even recommend a wide spectrum of reliable building contractors.

Our aims are to provide you with the best advice, whether you are looking to extend your home, or simply need information on planning and building regulation approvals. This company has achieved its success through satisfied clients; as evidenced by the testimonials below.

GUIDE

HOW THE PLANNING

PROCESS WORKS

Step 1 - Initial Consultation
We will visit you at your home for an initial consultation to discuss ideas and the feasibility of your scheme. Planning permission is not always needed and many homes have permitted development rights. We can investigate and advise upon the permitted development rights of your home during our visit. There may be further information required and in some cases we may need to consult with your local authority or submit a pre-application to ascertain your schemes feasibility and the likelihood of approval. Once we have all the relevant information, a quotation will be sent to you, this will include any alterations the council might ask us to make to gain approval.

Step 2 - Survey
When you decide to proceed, our surveyor will conduct a measured survey of the property, usually within 7 - 10 working days.

Step 3 - Produce plans
We will then provide you with the existing and proposed plans based on your wish list, this may include several draft ideas / options which will help you decide on the final layout and design, usually within 15 working days.

Step 4 - Submit plans to local planning authority
Your plans are then submitted to the council electronically by us, which we will then follow up and make sure everything is registered with the local authority. We will contact the planning officer dealing with your plans after approx. 6 weeks and discuss your application with them; we will keep you fully informed of this process.

Step 5 - Building Control Plans
Once planning has been approved, the building regulation drawings and specification can be submitted to an independent Building Control Company. This may require structural calculations but we will advise you about this if required. We are able to use our design skills and local knowledge to guide you through the planning process.
We manage the entire process with the local authorities and keep our customers fully informed of the progress of their application along the way.