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:

1. Initial consultation We assess your proposal, planning risks, and policy constraints.
2. Measured survey 3D laser scanning ensures precise existing drawings.
3. Concept design We explore layout options, massing, and design direction.
4. Planning drawings Full architectural plans, elevations, sections, and roof plans.
5. Technical reports FRA, BNG, daylight/sunlight, structural input, and more.
6. Planning statements A robust justification referencing local and national policy.
7. Submission & management We submit the application and liaise with the council throughout.
8. 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.