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Architectural Drawings & Planning Permissions

We provide a wide range of architectural drawing and planning permission services tailored to meet the specific needs of your home improvement projects. Whether you’re expanding your living space or creating an entirely new structure, our expert team ensures that your plans are designed for success.

Ground Floor Rear Extension
A ground-floor rear extension is a popular choice for expanding kitchen or dining areas. This extension adds space at the back of your home, enhancing functionality and aesthetics. Depending on the size, these extensions may fall under permitted development or require full planning permission. We help you create high-quality designs while ensuring compliance with planning regulations.
First-Floor Rear Extension
A first-floor rear extension is ideal for adding an extra bedroom or expanding the existing upper-level space. This type of extension requires careful attention to structural integrity and planning approval, especially to maintain harmony with your neighbourhood’s character. Our team manages the design, planning, and submission process, ensuring your extension meets all criteria.
First-Floor Side Extension
A first-floor side extension allows for additional space above an existing ground floor, often used to create a bedroom, office, or bathroom. This extension type is common in semi-detached or detached homes where extra space can be added to the side without significantly altering the footprint of the property.
Ground Floor Side Extension
A ground floor side extension is a great way to increase your home’s floor space, whether for a new living room, utility room, or kitchen expansion. Depending on the dimensions and location of the property, these extensions can often be built under permitted development rights, but in some cases, planning permission may be required.
Ground Floor Side Infilled Extension
A ground floor side infilled extension typically fills in the unused side return space between the back of your house and the side boundary. This type of extension maximizes the use of space in terraced or semi-detached homes, often allowing for an extended kitchen or dining area.
Ground Floor Wrapped Around Extension
A ground floor wrap-around extension combines both a rear and side extension into a single, continuous build. It significantly increases the available floor space and opens up new possibilities for interior layouts. This extension usually requires a full planning application, and our team ensures all plans meet the required standards for approval.
Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer
A loft conversion with a rear dormer adds valuable living space in the roof of your home. The rear dormer creates headroom, making the loft area more practical for use as a bedroom, home office, or additional living space. These conversions often require planning permission, and SCL Design can help prepare the necessary architectural drawings and applications.
Loft Conversion with Dormer Windows
Loft conversions with dormer windows involve creating windows that project vertically from a sloping roof. Dormer windows are a great way to increase natural light and headroom in the loft, making the space more functional. We ensure your dormer windows meet the required aesthetic and structural standards.
Loft Conversion with Side Dormer
A loft conversion with a side dormer is commonly used in homes with a hipped roof, where space is more limited. A side dormer can significantly increase the internal space, creating an additional bedroom or bathroom. Our team manages the design and planning process, ensuring that the dormer adheres to local regulations.
Rear Outbuilding
A rear outbuilding provides a versatile solution for creating additional storage, a home office, or a garden room. Depending on the size and location, these structures may be built under permitted development or require planning permission. We design outbuildings that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and compliant with planning regulations.
How it works

Our Process

SCL Design follows a well-defined process to ensure your architectural drawings and planning applications are handled efficiently and successfully.

Enquire

To begin, contact us with details about your proposed project. Whether you’re looking to extend your home or convert your loft, we’ll gather the necessary information to understand your needs and determine the best way forward.
approx. 2 hours

Planning Research

Once we have your project details, our team spends around two hours conducting thorough planning research. This includes reviewing local council guidelines, checking for any restrictions, and identifying any potential planning challenges specific to your project.
approx. ½ hour

Phone Consultation

We then arrange a 30-minute phone consultation to discuss the findings of our research with you. During this conversation, we’ll address any questions you may have and provide professional advice on the most suitable way to proceed with your project.

Appraisal Report

Based on our research and consultation, we’ll prepare a detailed planning appraisal report. This report outlines the feasibility of your project, any potential planning risks, and the next steps required for successful application submission.
What makes scl Design

Experts in Architectural Drawings & Planning Permissions

SCL Design has processed thousands of architectural drawings and planning applications over the years, gaining extensive experience in managing diverse projects.

Our team is composed of highly experienced personnel with deep knowledge of local planning regulations and architectural standards. We understand the nuances of different councils’ planning requirements, which gives us a competitive edge in securing approvals for our clients. Whether you’re building an extension or converting a loft, we have the expertise to navigate the complexities of planning permissions, ensuring that your project is approved quickly and efficiently.

We Cover

At SCL Design, we offer architectural drawing and planning permission services for a wide range of projects, including:

Extensions

- Rear Extensions: Ground floor, First-floor
- Side Extensions: Ground floor, First-floor
- Front Extensions: Ground floor side, Side infilled
- Wrapped Around Extensions: Ground floor

Loft Conversions

- With rear dormer
- With dormer windows
- With side dormer

Outbuildings

- Rear side

Feel free to contact us with your enquiries, and our expert team will provide a FREE, no-obligation consultation regarding your project.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Depending on the size of your extension, it may fall under permitted development rights, but larger projects usually require planning permission.

    A dormer loft conversion involves adding a dormer window to create more headroom and usable space in the loft area.

    On average, the planning process takes 8-12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and the local authority.

    Architectural drawings, site plans, and supporting documents such as planning statements or heritage statements may be required. We handle the submission for you.

    A wrap-around extension combines a side and rear extension to create a larger living space. It requires careful planning and usually needs full planning permission.

    In most cases, yes. However, if your property is in a conservation area or if the loft conversion significantly alters the appearance of your home, you may need planning permission.

    The cost of a loft conversion varies depending on the size, complexity, and materials used. Contact us for a tailored quote.

    A side infilled extension is designed to maximize the unused space at the side of a house, often seen in terraced or semi-detached properties.

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