Pre-Planning Application Advice

Most planning departments offer a pre-planning application advice service.

If there is uncertainty as to whether a scheme is acceptable, it is advisable to use this service as it opens discussions with the local authority to identify any potential issues early.

Councils are starting to encourage this service to avoid them having contentious applications on their desks for long periods.  There is a council fee associated with this service to cover the planning officer's time of review, which varies depending on the scale of your project.

A “pre-app” provides a strong indicator of an application's likelihood of success, and it can save you time and money. Extension Drawing Services can help guide you to verify if this is the best direction for your scheme.