What your Pre‑App package includes

A complete Pre‑Application Advice submission typically includes:

• Existing and proposed drawings
• Site photographs and context analysis
• Design rationale and justification
• Planning policy review
• Heritage or conservation considerations (if relevant)
• Technical requirements (FRA, BNG, daylight/sunlight, etc.)
• A clear summary of the proposal
• Submission to the council
• Review and interpretation of the council’s response
• Recommendations for the full planning application

We ensure your Pre‑App is clear, professional, and aligned with local policy.

Our process

A structured, strategic workflow:

1. Initial review We assess your proposal, site constraints, and planning risks.
2. Preparation of drawings and documents We prepare the materials required for a strong Pre‑App submission.
3. Planning strategy We identify key policies, risks, and opportunities.
4. Submission to the council We submit the Pre‑App and manage communication.
5. Response analysis We interpret the council’s feedback and advise on next steps.
6. Planning application preparation We refine the design and prepare the full application based on Pre‑App advice.

Fees

Typical fees start from:

• £295–£495 for small residential projects
• £495–£895 for larger extensions or complex proposals
• £895+ for new builds or multi‑unit developments

A fixed quote is provided after reviewing your drawings.

Borough‑specific considerations

Pre‑App expectations vary significantly between councils. We specialise in:

• Kensington & Chelsea — heritage sensitivity, rooflines, façade changes
• Westminster — conservation areas, amenity impact, design scrutiny
• Camden — daylight/sunlight, overlooking, massing
• Lancashire authorities — character, materials, neighbour impact
• Conservation areas — design justification and heritage arguments
• Article 4 areas — reduced development rights and stricter controls

Your Pre‑App is tailored to your borough’s planning approach and policy landscape.

Common mistakes to avoid

Applicants often weaken their Pre‑App by:

• Submitting incomplete or unclear drawings
• Ignoring local policy requirements
• Providing insufficient design justification
• Failing to address heritage or conservation issues
• Misinterpreting the council’s feedback
• Treating Pre‑App as a formality rather than a strategic step

Planning World ensures your Pre‑App is professional, persuasive, and policy‑aligned.