What documents are required
A Full Planning Application is more detailed than a Householder or LDC submission. It typically includes:
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Existing and proposed elevations
- Roof plans
- Site location plan
- Block plan
- Design & Access Statement
- Heritage Statement (if applicable)
- Planning Statement
- Daylight/Sunlight Assessment (where required)
- Flood Risk Assessment (if in a flood zone)
- Biodiversity Net Gain calculations (mandatory for many projects)
- Structural engineering drawings (if relevant)
- 3D visuals or Revit models (highly recommended)
Planning World prepares every required document to meet your council’s validation checklist.
Our process
A structured, end‑to‑end workflow designed to maximise approval success:
- Initial consultation We assess your proposal, planning risks, and policy constraints.
- Measured survey 3D laser scanning ensures precise existing drawings.
- Concept design We explore layout options, massing, and design direction.
- Planning drawings Full architectural plans, elevations, sections, and roof plans.
- Technical reports FRA, BNG, daylight/sunlight, structural input, and more.
- Planning statements A robust justification referencing local and national policy.
- Submission & management We submit the application and liaise with the council throughout.
- Decision & next steps Once approved, we guide you into Building Regulations and construction.
Fees
Typical fees vary depending on project scale and complexity:
- £1,295–£2,495 for planning drawings and submission
- £495–£995 for Design & Access / Planning Statements
- £150 for location and block plans
- £206–£462 council application fee (depending on project type)
A fixed quote is provided after your consultation.
Borough‑specific considerations
Full Planning Applications are heavily influenced by local policy. We specialise in:
- Kensington & Chelsea — strict design controls, heritage sensitivity, basement restrictions
- Westminster — façade protection, conservation areas, roofline constraints
- Camden — daylight/sunlight rules, overlooking, amenity space requirements
- Lancashire authorities — local character, materials, neighbour impact
- Conservation areas — design justification and heritage statements
- Article 4 areas — reduced development rights and stricter controls
Your application is tailored to your borough’s policies for maximum approval success.
Common mistakes to avoid
Applicants often face refusals when they:
- Submit drawings that don’t meet validation standards
- Propose extensions that exceed height, depth, or massing limits
- Fail to justify design choices in policy terms
- Overlook daylight/sunlight or neighbour impact
- Ignore heritage or conservation requirements
- Provide insufficient technical evidence
Planning World eliminates these risks with a fully compliant, policy‑led submission.
