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:
- Initial review We assess your proposal, site constraints, and planning risks.
- Preparation of drawings and documents We prepare the materials required for a strong Pre‑App submission.
- Planning strategy We identify key policies, risks, and opportunities.
- Submission to the council We submit the Pre‑App and manage communication.
- Response analysis We interpret the council’s feedback and advise on next steps.
- 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.
