FAQ
Pre-Planning FAQ
Learn how our UK-wide team of local planners helps you identify potential issues before you apply, saving time and money. Find answers on how our service works, whether we cover your location, and what to expect from the advice process.
What is pre-planning advice, and why is it useful?
Pre-planning advice allows you to test your idea before submitting a formal application. It identifies potential planning issues early, helping you adapt your design to meet local policy, saving time, money, and reducing the risk of refusal.
Do you cover my area?
Yes. Our team includes planning consultants working remotely across the UK, which means we always assign someone who understands the policies, preferences, and enforcement approach of your specific local authority.
Is pre-application advice necessary for every project?
Not always, but it’s strongly recommended for anything outside of permitted development. It can highlight design or policy conflicts early and often leads to faster planning approval once submitted.
Will I receive anything in writing?
Yes. You’ll get a written response outlining any issues raised by the council and our recommendations on how to move forward. If submitted formally to the council, you’ll also receive their written comments.
Planning Application FAQ
Explore answers about what’s included, how our local planners support your area, how we manage refusals, and the typical application timescale, making your planning journey smoother and more predictable.
What’s included in a full planning application?
We handle everything: architectural plans, location drawings, design & access statements, planning statements, ecological surveys and submission to the local council. We also manage any correspondence or revisions needed during the application process.
Do you cover my area?
Yes. Our planners are spread throughout the UK and work remotely from their home regions. We always pair your project with someone who has experience dealing with your specific council, ensuring tailored and effective submissions.
Can you help if my application was previously refused?
Absolutely. We’ll review the refusal reasons, adjust the design or documentation accordingly, and resubmit with a stronger case. Often, local insight into how your council interprets policy makes all the difference.
How long does the application process take?
It typically takes 8 weeks once submitted, but times can vary. We’ll guide you through every stage, including timelines, and make sure everything is submitted correctly to avoid delays.
Building Regulations FAQ
Get clarity on what’s included in our packages, our UK coverage, why compliance matters, and how we help with essential surveys and permissions to keep your project on track and fully approved.
What’s included in your Building Regulations or Building Warrant package?
Our packages include:
Fire safety plans
Everything is prepared to meet national building standards and local building control expectations.
Detailed building regulation drawings
Structural calculations
Construction notes
Drainage and insulation details
Do you cover my area?
Yes. Whether you’re in England, Wales, or Scotland, we have engineers and technicians working from their home locations all over the UK. This means your drawings and calculations are based on local site conditions and authority preferences.
Why are building regulations or warrants so important?
They ensure your build is structurally safe, energy-efficient, and legally compliant. Without approval, you risk penalties, delays, or having to redo the work. We handle everything to make sure your project meets the legal standard.
Can you help with surveys and other approvals too?
Yes. We coordinate any additional requirements such as:
Build Over Agreements (if near a sewer)
These are included or arranged as part of our full support service.
Soil tests (for safe foundations)
Tree surveys (for root protection zones)
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