Category: Planning Permission Guides

Guildford Planning Search interface displayed on a laptop with a stylised UK map, surrounded by planning documents, blueprint icons, and search tools, set on a modern desk with a faint UK house outline in the background.

How to Use Guildford Planning Search (Address, Postcode, Reference) 

Use Guildford Planning Search to check planning applications by address, postcode or reference number. This guide shows how to use the council search portal and planning map, what documents to look for (plans, decision notices, officer reports), and which local constraints to check before relying on “precedent” for your own project.

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Planning Permission Wokingham: A Homeowner’s Step-by-Step Guide 

Planning Permission Wokingham can feel confusing, especially when you’re trying to work out whether you need a full application or can rely on permitted development. This step-by-step guide explains how to check local decisions, use the council’s search and map portals, prepare the right drawings, and avoid common delays — plus what to expect on costs and timescales.

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Planning consultants advising on UK home extension strategy, shown with blueprints, a planning checklist, and a local council planning portal on a laptop in a modern kitchen setting.

Planning Consultants: What They Do & When You Actually Need One 

Planning consultants can take the stress out of planning permission by helping you choose the right route, reduce risk, and present a clear case to the council. In this guide, we explain what planning consultants do, when you actually need one (and when you don’t), typical fees, and how to choose the right support for your project.

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Planning Permission Dorset: The Complete Homeowner Guide 

Planning permission Dorset can feel confusing because your application may fall under Dorset Council or BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). This homeowner guide explains when you need permission, what drawings you must submit, typical fees and timescales, and the most common reasons applications get delayed—so you can apply correctly and avoid stress.

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When Is Planning Permission Needed? UK Homeowner Rules Explained 

Unsure when planning permission is needed for your home project? This homeowner guide explains the key triggers, permitted development basics, and common projects like conservatories, lofts, garden rooms and solar panels. We also cover restrictions (listed, conservation areas, Article 4), building regulations, and what to do if you’re unsure before you start building.

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Planning Permission Wiltshire: Complete Homeowner Guide 

Planning Permission Wiltshire can feel confusing, especially if you’re not sure whether your project is permitted development or needs a full application. This guide explains how to check Wiltshire planning applications, use the planning map, prepare the right drawings, submit to Wiltshire Council, and avoid common delays — with practical tips for homeowners.

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Illustration of a person researching 'Planning Permission Tunbridge Wells' on a laptop, with architectural drawings on a desk and a suburban street view of traditional British homes through the window.

Planning Permission Tunbridge Wells: Common Reasons Applications Get Refused 

Planning Permission Tunbridge Wells applications are often refused for predictable reasons — neighbour impact, design and scale issues, parking concerns, or incomplete drawings. This guide explains the most common refusal triggers, what planning officers look for, and practical steps to strengthen your submission. Ideal if you’re applying soon or resubmitting after a refusal.

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Architectural plans and a laptop displaying planning resources on a desk in a backyard, with a Cambridge home under renovation in the background — illustrating a real-world scenario of seeking planning permission in Cambridge.

Planning Permission Cambridge: Rules, Costs & Local Tips 

Planning permission in Cambridge can be tricky due to conservation areas, Article 4 zones and overlapping council rules. This guide explains how to check if you need permission, what it costs, which council handles your area, and local planning quirks to watch for — so you can avoid delays and get your project approved smoothly.

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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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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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Planning Permission for Extension: A Complete Step-By-Step UK Guide

Planning permission for an extension can feel confusing, especially with different rules for rear, side and two-storey builds. This guide explains exactly when you need permission, how Permitted Development works, application requirements, council timelines and common pitfalls. Ideal for UK homeowners planning a safe, compliant extension without delays or costly mistakes.

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