West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Planning Services

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Planning applications, drawings, surveys & compliance reports across the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Planning World supports householder, commercial and regeneration projects across the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). We prepare planning applications, architectural drawings and technical reports that align with local plans, design codes and validation requirements across all WMCA authorities.

Areas We Cover in the West Midlands Combined Authority

We work across all seven WMCA constituent authorities:

Birmingham
Coventry
Wolverhampton
Dudley
Sandwell
Solihull
Walsall

Each authority has its own local plan, supplementary planning documents and design guidance. We ensure your drawings, statements and technical reports are tailored to the specific requirements of the relevant council.

Typical Projects We Handle Across the West Midlands

Householder extensions & alterations – single and two‑storey extensions, rear/side additions, dormers and roof alterations.
Loft & garage conversions – additional bedrooms, home offices and ancillary accommodation.
HMOs & flat conversions – small and large HMOs, subdivision of houses into flats, and associated amenity/parking considerations.
Change of use – retail to café/restaurant, office to residential, community uses and other use‑class changes.
Industrial & commercial schemes – warehouses, logistics, light industrial units and commercial refurbishments.
Regeneration & town‑centre projects – mixed‑use schemes, upper‑floor conversions and public‑realm‑linked proposals.
New build homes & infill developments – single plots, backland schemes and small residential developments.

Key Planning Considerations in the West Midlands

Across WMCA, we routinely address:

Design & character – ensuring proposals respect local character, scale and streetscene.
Residential amenity – daylight/sunlight, overlooking, overbearing impact and outdoor amenity space.
Parking & highways – on‑plot parking, access, servicing, cycle storage and transport statements.
Heritage & conservation – listed buildings, conservation areas and locally listed assets.
Noise & environmental constraints – particularly relevant for mixed‑use and industrial‑adjacent locations.
Flood risk & drainage – especially near rivers, canals and low‑lying areas.
Air quality & environmental zones – including Clean Air Zone considerations in Birmingham.

What Planning World Provides in the West Midlands

Planning applications – householder, full, outline, prior approval and change of use applications prepared and submitted on your behalf.
Architectural drawings – existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections and roof plans, prepared to local validation standards.
3D visuals & massing – optional 3D views to help explain scale, form and design intent to officers and neighbours.
Planning statements – clear, policy‑led justification explaining how your proposal meets local and national policy.
Technical reports – coordination of specialist inputs such as flood risk, transport, daylight/sunlight or heritage where required.
Legal & compliance drawings – lease plans, title plans and party wall drawings where projects move into legal or construction stages.

How We Work With You

Initial review – you share your address, outline proposal and any existing drawings or photos.
Feasibility & risk – we flag key constraints (policy, design, amenity, highways, heritage) and outline realistic routes to permission.
Scope & fee – we confirm the drawings, reports and application type required, along with a clear fixed fee.
Design & iteration – we prepare draft drawings, refine them with you, and ensure they align with local guidance.
Submission & liaison – we submit the application, respond to validation queries and support you through determination.

Downloadable WMCA Planning Summary (Optional)

If you’d like a printable overview, we can provide a PDF summarising:

Authorities covered and typical project types.
Key planning considerations across the West Midlands.
What Planning World provides for WMCA projects.

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Ready to discuss a project in the West Midlands? Share your postcode, a short description of the proposal and any existing plans. We’ll confirm the likely planning route and the drawings and reports you’ll need.