S–03Planning Permission & Approvals
Planning permission, listed building consent and building regulations
What this service is
We prepare the drawings and documents your council needs and handle the application for you: householder planning permission, listed building consent, lawful development certificates for permitted development, change of use, and building regulations approval. We also liaise with planning officers until a decision is issued.
Planning is where many projects stall. Natalia has a strong record of securing permission in difficult situations — including a new French door onto the roof of a Grade II listed building constructed in 1897, with its original sash windows.
Much of Westminster lies within conservation areas, where the rules are stricter. Good drawings, a clear justification and early conversation with the council make the difference.
Why it matters
What you get
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Experience with listed buildings
Consent secured for alterations to Grade II listed fabric.
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Council-ready drawings
Existing and proposed plans, elevations, site and location plans, plus 3D images.
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We do the liaison
We deal with planning officers, building control and other authorities.
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Right route first time
We tell you whether you need full permission, consent or just a certificate.
Scope
What’s included
- Householder planning applications
- Listed building consent
- Permitted development and lawful development certificates
- Change of use applications
- Building regulations drawings and building control liaison
- Existing and proposed drawings, site plan and location plan
- 3D images and animations to support applications
Process
How it works, step by step
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Feasibility
We check the planning history, constraints and the best route.
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Survey
We measure and draw the existing building.
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Proposals
Proposed drawings and visuals are prepared and agreed with you.
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Submission
We submit the application and respond to the council’s queries.
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Decision and regs
Once approved, we prepare building regulations information for construction.
FAQ
Planning Permission & Approvals: your questions
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension?
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions to houses fall under permitted development, which needs no planning application. Flats and maisonettes have no permitted development rights, and listed buildings and many conservation areas have extra restrictions. Building regulations approval is almost always needed either way. We check your property before you spend money.
How long does a lawful development certificate take?
Councils aim to decide lawful development certificates within eight weeks, so allow eight to ten weeks. You need drawings of the existing building, drawings of the proposed building, and a site plan and location plan so the council can identify the property and check which rules apply.
What is listed building consent?
Listed building consent is permission from the council to alter, extend or demolish a listed building in a way that affects its special character. It is required for internal as well as external works, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. We prepare the drawings and heritage justification.
Free initial consultation
Talk to us about planning permission & approvals
Book a free initial consultation with Natalia. Bring photos, plans or just an idea — we will tell you what is possible, which approvals you need and how to get started.