Northern Ireland Region Planning Services

Planning applications, drawings, surveys & compliance reports across Northern Ireland.

Planning World supports householder, commercial and rural development projects across the Northern Ireland Region. We prepare planning applications, architectural drawings and technical reports that align with the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS), local development plans, design guides and council‑specific validation requirements.

Areas We Cover in Northern Ireland

We work across all 11 Northern Ireland local planning authorities:

• Antrim & Newtownabbey
• Ards & North Down
• Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
• Belfast City Council
• Causeway Coast & Glens
• Derry City & Strabane
• Fermanagh & Omagh
• Lisburn & Castlereagh
• Mid & East Antrim
• Mid Ulster
• Newry, Mourne & Down

Each authority has its own Local Development Plan (LDP), supplementary planning guidance and design frameworks. We tailor every submission to the specific requirements of the relevant council.

Typical Projects We Handle Across Northern Ireland

• 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.
• Replacement dwellings – demolish‑and‑rebuild schemes in rural and semi‑rural areas.
• Rural & countryside developments – farm dwellings, conversions and cluster developments.
• HMOs & flat conversions – particularly in Belfast and university‑adjacent areas.
• Change of use – retail to café/restaurant, office to residential and other use‑class changes.
• New build homes & infill developments – single plots, backland schemes and small residential developments.
• Tourism & hospitality projects – holiday lets, guesthouses, glamping and coastal accommodation.

Key Planning Considerations in Northern Ireland

Across Northern Ireland, we routinely address:

• Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) – the overarching planning framework for NI.
• Rural policy & countryside design – including siting, integration and landscape impact.
• Design & character – ensuring proposals respect local character, scale and materials.
• Heritage & conservation – listed buildings, conservation areas and historic town centres.
• Residential amenity – daylight/sunlight, overlooking, privacy and overbearing impact.
• Parking & access – transport statements, parking standards and access design.
• Flood risk & drainage – particularly in river and coastal areas.
• Ecology & biodiversity – protected species, biodiversity enhancement and ecological assessments.

What Planning World Provides in Northern Ireland

• 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 Northern Ireland 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 referencing SPPS and local policy.
• Technical reports – coordination of flood risk, transport, daylight/sunlight, ecology, heritage and other specialist inputs.
• Legal & compliance drawings – lease plans, title plans and party wall drawings where projects move into legal or construction stages.

How We Work With You

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

Downloadable Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland.
• What Planning World provides for NI projects.

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Ready to discuss a project in Northern Ireland? 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.