Transform your home with a professionally prepared planning application
Planning World
A faster, smarter, more affordable way to get planning permission anywhere in the UK.
Householder Planning Applications cover most extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, outbuildings, porches, and internal/external alterations to a single home. When prepared correctly, they unlock the ability to extend your living space, increase property value, and modernise your home with confidence.
Planning World manages the entire process for you — from drawings and surveys to submission and approval.
When you need a Householder Planning Application
You will typically need this application type if you are proposing:
- Single‑storey rear or side extensions
- Double‑storey extensions
- Loft conversions with dormers
- Garage conversions
- Outbuildings or garden rooms
- Porches
- Alterations to windows, doors, or external materials
- Any works in a conservation area, Article 4 area, or listed building setting
If you’re unsure whether your project needs planning permission or qualifies under Permitted Development, we can confirm this during your consultation.
For Householder Planning Application
What documents are required
A compliant Householder Planning Application usually includes:
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Existing and proposed elevations
- Roof plans
- Site location plan
- Block plan
- Design & Access Statement (where required)
- Heritage Statement (for conservation areas)
- 3D visuals or Revit drawings (optional but highly persuasive)
- Supporting technical reports (if needed)
Planning World prepares every document for you, ensuring full compliance with your local authority’s validation checklist.
Our process
A clear, structured workflow that removes stress and uncertainty:
- Initial consultation We review your proposal, constraints, and planning risks.
- Measured survey If required, we complete a 3D laser scan survey for absolute accuracy.
- Concept design We develop layout options and discuss design preferences.
- Planning drawings Full existing and proposed plans, elevations, and roof plans.
- Supporting documents Statements, heritage notes, and any technical reports.
- Submission & management We submit your application and liaise with the council throughout.
- Decision & next steps Once approved, we guide you into Building Regulations and construction.
Fees
Pricing varies depending on project size and complexity, but typical fees start from:
- £695 for small extensions
- £895–£1,495 for larger or double‑storey extensions
- £495 for Design & Access Statements
- £150 for location and block plans
- £206 council application fee (paid directly to the council)
A fixed quote is provided after your consultation.
Borough‑specific considerations
Planning rules vary significantly between councils. We specialise in:
- Kensington & Chelsea — strict design controls, heritage sensitivity, roofline restrictions
- Westminster — conservation areas, basement policies, façade retention
- Camden — daylight/sunlight considerations, overlooking rules
- Lancashire authorities — local character, materials, and neighbour impact
- Article 4 areas — reduced permitted development rights
- Conservation areas — additional design and heritage requirements
Your application is tailored to your borough’s policies, increasing approval success.
Common mistakes to avoid
Homeowners often run into issues when they:
- Submit drawings that don’t meet validation standards
- Misjudge height, depth, or massing limits
- Overlook neighbour impact rules
- Assume permitted development applies when it doesn’t
- Provide insufficient design justification
- Fail to include heritage or conservation statements
Planning World eliminates these risks by preparing a fully compliant, council‑ready submission.
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Why choose Planning World
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- Full planning, design, and compliance service under one roof
- Accurate 3D laser scan surveys for flawless drawings
- Revit‑based plans for premium clarity and precision
- Borough‑specific expertise for higher approval rates
- Transparent pricing and fast turnaround
- Dedicated planning manager from start to finish
Most councils take 8 weeks from validation to decision.
If you don’t have accurate existing drawings, a measured survey is required. We offer 3D laser scanning for maximum accuracy.
No — you must wait for planning approval unless the work is permitted development.
We can revise and resubmit or handle a planning appeal.
Yes — planning permission and Building Regulations are separate. We handle both.