Plan B Architecture

As a property owner it is your responsibility to get the relevant permission if you plan to construct a conservatory. Depending upon the area, size and location of your conservatory you may require planning permission. Many proposed conservatories may come under permitted or lawful development. If your proposal requires planning permission you will require scaled drawings of the proposed conservatory to submit to your local authority. At Plan B Architecture we can prepare clear and precise planning drawings using the latest CAD software.

At Plan B Architecture I have a team of skilled professional people who are dedicated to implement my belief and vision of providing excellent quality work to my clients. I understand what a huge task it is to get building works done so I hope to ease your journey a bit by helping you all the way. Thank you for your trust. The company was set up by Yasmeen Shaikh in 2005 and became a limited company early in 2007. In the past Yasmeen has worked for top architectural practices, medium and large, in the City of London.

Every Planning Application for a new build house on a piece of land, regardless of its scale, must be submitted with architectural drawings which outline the proposed development. If you are looking to construct a new build house, you will require planning drawings to accompany your planning application. Call us on 02084072472 if you are thinking of constructing new build house and we can guide you. To accompany your planning application your proposal will require scaled drawings of the proposed house to submit to your local authority.

Under some circumstances you might need to re-roof your house or to insert roof lights or skylights. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the roof. You do not normally need to apply for planning permission to re-roof your house or to insert roof lights or skylights. Any alteration to project no more than 150 millimetres from the existing roof plane. No alteration to be higher than the highest part of the roof. Side facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor.

Adding a porch to your property gives you enhanced security and an enhanced kerb appeal. It also helps by keeping the cold draught away not to forget the extra space for coats and shoes. A porch can also increase the value of your home. Depending on the design and various other criteria, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission for a porch. The planning rules for porches are applicable to any external door to the dwelling house. Garage Conversion in a Conservation Area: In a conservation area it is a possibility that you might need planning permission to build a porch.

The most common type of extension nowadays is extending your kitchen. House built 100 years ago were not meant to accommodate the modern appliances that we use today.e.g.dishwashers, washing machine etc. Extending your kitchen to create an extra room can prevent moving to a new house and save you money in the process. As with all extensions, a kitchen extension will require detailed planning drawings to be submitted to the local authority for approval. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the kitchen extension.

If you are lucky enough to live in a house with a garage then you may also convert the garage into habitable space. Doing a garage conversion can be a cost effective way to increase the area of your current home as well as its value. Providing the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building planning permission is not usually required. Your local authority may have removed your permitted development rights if you live in a new house or a Conservation Area, it is then likely that you may need planning permission to convert your garage.

Adding a solar panel is one of the ways to make your home eco friendly. In many cases, planning permission is not required if solar panels are fixed to the roof of a single dwelling house. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the Solar Panel. If solar panels are fixed to the roof of a single dwelling house planning permission may not be required. Panels should not be installed above the ridge line and should project no more than 200mm from the roof or wall surface.

However, if you live in a listed building or designated area (conservation area, national park, area of outstanding natural beauty) you should check with your local planning authority before carrying out any work. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the fascias. Maintenance of fascia such as replacement or painting generally does not require planning permission. Replacing fascia board or soffit will not normally need building regulations approval.

Under some circumstance such as the house/building is structurally unstable, as a builder you would require to demolish the house/building. Generally, if you intend to demolish a building, you will require giving six weeks prior notice to the Local Authority Building Control before demolition begins. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the demolition. In most cases you will not need to apply for planning permission to knock down a building, unless the council has made an article for direction restricting the permitted development rights that apply to demolition.

Converting a basement can be a cost effective way to increase your living space. It adds value to your home and avoids the time, effort and costs associated with moving home. Converting an existing residential cellar or basement into a living space is in most cases unlikely to require planning permission as long as it is not a separate unit or unless the usage is significantly changed or a light well is added, which alters the external appearance of the property. Basement Conversion in a Conservation Area: If you are planning a basement conversion or extension to your house in a conservation area, Planning Permission would be required prior to beginning any works.

Building a conservatory can provide increased living space. Specially if a glazed structure is used, it brings your garden into your home area specially complementing the patio area. Finally it can be a good source of natural light. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the conservatory. If you are planning on putting a conservatory within 2 metres of a boundary, the eaves height cannot exceed 3 metres. If you live in an attached house (e.g. a terraced or semi-detached house), the maximum depth of a conservatory cannot exceed is 3 metres and 4 metres in the case of detached house.

After receiving a high quote from another architect, my builder suggested that I use Plan B Architecture instead. The plans for a bathroom/dormer extension were drawn up in less than a week and quickly modified when I changed my ideas. They sorted out the building regulations and the planning application efficiently. They kept me informed of all developments. I would certainly recommend Plan B Architecture and use them again. Our fixed fee service allows you to obtain stress-free planning permission at very affordable price.

Our services are tailored to your specific needs and so is our fee. As each house is of different size and location i.e. mid-terrace, end of terrace etc, the amount of work involved in every project varies. We have shown our charges in the table below. They are a fraction of what you would be normally paying to other architectural companies. Our work is of high standard and we do NOT charge VAT. Prices for Planning Applications - Single Storey Extensions Plan B Architecture has been serving successfully for more than 10 years and we have dealt with hundreds of single storey rear extension, single storey side extensions and single storey infill extension for residential homeowners.

We provide a full planning package which includes designing the space, preparing the CAD drawings, preparing and submitting the local authority planning application and tracking it till we get the final outcome. If you plan to make changes to your house by maybe having an extension, loft conversion or any other type space modification done then we can help you. If you contact us regarding drawings and planning application then the process will involve the following 3 steps. We will have a no obligation meeting with you (usually at the site) to assess your design requirements and give you an idea of the costs involved.

Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072 472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the decking. Together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area. Conservatory in a Conservation Area: If your property is in a Conservation Area or in a World Heritage Site, planning consent may be required. Please check with your local authority prior to starting any works. It is absolutely necessary to obtain the required conservation area consent prior to beginning any works.

It is very common for homeowners to remodel the interiors of their house by breaking a wall here, creating more space there, putting up another partition wall to create an extra room etc. Sometimes this redesigning may be straightforward and you may not require drawings or designing. For eg. Just creating a new door between hall and living room. But most of the times if you plan to redesign your house internally then it's best to get an experienced person to do that for you. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the Interior Remodelling.

Planning permission would be required for most of the shop related projects be it change of use for classes, change of use from residential to shop and alter the shop's adverts, fascia or projecting signs. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the shop related project. You must obtain consent as it is required before an advertisement is displayed and the Local Planning Authority may take action (including prosecution) if no consent is in place.

Plan B Architecture provides planning advice for commercial properties to small to mid level developer, private landlords and shop owners. We provide one stop service for all your commercial planning permission, building regulation, structural calculation and building related architectural design work.

It is fairly common to extend a house to create an extra room in order to prevent moving to a new house. The most common additions are enlarging the rear part of the house and sometimes the side of the house. Most houses in the UK have capacity to extend to the rear and every homeowner has a right to extend upto a certain prescribed limit. Depending on the size of the extension, the homeowner may apply for permitted development or Planning permission. Please call Plan B Architecture today on 0208 4072472 to find out how we can help you with your planning needs for the House Extension.

If your property is in Woking borough and you require planning application services then look no further than Plan B Architecture. Plan B Architecture has an extensive planning drawing and application experience for all London Boroughs. We can help you gain planning permission by giving you the Advice, Support and Documentation you need at each step of the way. If you plan to make changes to your house by maybe having an extension, loft conversion or any other type space modification done then we can help you.