Overhead view of a UK homeowner and architectural designer reviewing detailed house drawings for planning permission, including location plan, block plan, floor plans, and elevations, with a 3D model of a semi- detached house displayed on a laptop.

Drawings Planning Permission: Complete Checklist for a Valid Application

Not sure which drawings you actually need for planning permission? This step-by-step UK checklist explains location and block plans, floor plans, elevations and sections, typical scales, and when DIY drawings are enough – so you can submit a valid application first time and avoid costly council delays and refusals at validation.

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Architect reviewing extension plans with a couple in front of a modern UK semi-detached house, featuring a rear extension shown in both photorealistic and architectural line drawing styles.

Extension Plans: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for UK Homeowners

Planning a home extension and keep hearing you need ‘extension
plans’? This plain

English
UK guide explains what extension plans include, when you need them for planning
permission and building regulations, typical costs, timescales, and how to avoid common
council and builder problems. Ideal for first

time renovators
who want to get drawings right
before spending thousands on building work.

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Illustrated New Build Stages UK Timeline showing the construction process of a detached modern house in three phases: groundwork and foundations, timber frame and scaffolding mid-build, and completed home with landscaping under a clear sky.

New Build Stages UK Timeline: Planning, Construction & Completion Explained

Planning a self-build or one-off home and not sure what happens when? This guide to the new build stages UK timeline explains every step — from early design, planning permission and building regulations through to groundworks, first and second fix, final inspections and completion certificate — so you can plan confidently and avoid costly delays.

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A modern UK homeowner reviews planning permission drawings cost estimates at a kitchen table, with floor plans, elevation sketches, and a laptop showing a planning application—highlighting the process and considerations around planning permission drawings cost.

Planning Permission Drawings Cost: Typical Prices, What’s Included & What to Expect

Wondering how much planning permission drawings cost for your extension, loft conversion or garage conversion? This guide explains typical UK prices, what’s included in drawing fees, how planning and Building Regulations drawings differ, and how to budget, compare quotes and avoid paying twice for unnecessary extra work from architects, technicians and online services.

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Modern UK hallway with timber staircase showing Building Regulations Stairs compliance — featuring safe handrail height, clear headroom, and minimalist white balustrades in soft natural lighting

Building Regulations Stairs Requirements Explained in Plain English

Building Regulations for stairs in UK homes fall mainly under Part K, covering rise, going, pitch, headroom and handrails. This clear, homeowner-friendly guide explains the essential rules, common pitfalls and what Building Control will check. Ideal for anyone installing or altering a staircase and wanting to avoid approval delays.

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