A clear proposal.
A stronger application.
Professional planning drawings and design support for extensions, conversions, outbuildings and residential property improvements across the UK.
Turn your idea into a planning application that is easy to understand.
Planning drawings must communicate the existing property, the proposed work and its relationship with the surrounding context clearly. We develop the design around the brief, site constraints and likely planning route.
The result is an organised drawing package for the agreed application, supported by straightforward communication and coordinated project information.
Planning design support from first review to application drawings
The exact scope is matched to the property, proposal and relevant planning route.
Site & Constraint Review
Initial review of the property, location, proposed work and obvious planning considerations.
Measured Information
Relevant dimensions and existing-property information established for the drawing package.
Existing Drawings
Plans and elevations recording the current property arrangement.
Proposed Design
Plans, elevations and sections communicating the intended development clearly.
Location & Site Plans
Application plans prepared at the relevant scale for the agreed submission.
Submission Support
Agreed application information organised for the relevant local authority process.
A professional planning drawing package
Deliverables depend on the agreed appointment and information available for the property.
Existing plans
Relevant floor plans and elevations showing the existing building.
Proposed drawings
Coordinated plans, elevations and sections for the proposed work.
Application plans
Location and block/site information for the agreed planning route.
Drawing coordination
Clear titles, scales, revisions and issue purpose across the package.
Four clear steps from enquiry to delivery
Share the project
Send the address, photographs, sketches and the outcome you want.
Survey & review
The property information, constraints and likely planning route are established.
Develop the design
The proposal is coordinated and translated into clear planning drawings.
Issue the package
The agreed application drawings and supporting information are prepared.
Important points reviewed before the design is finalised
The right route depends on the property, proposal and requirements of the relevant authority.
Property & setting
The building type, street character, neighbours and local context.
Scale & appearance
Height, massing, materials and the relationship with the existing property.
Amenity
Daylight, privacy, outlook and the effect on neighbouring occupiers.
Planning route
Whether the work may require planning permission, prior approval or another route.
Planning Permission, clearly explained
Straight answers about scope, approvals and starting the project.
Do I always need planning permission?
No. Some work may fall within permitted development rights, while other proposals require an application. The property and proposed work must be reviewed.
Is planning approval guaranteed?
No. Decisions remain with the relevant planning authority, but the proposal and drawings can be prepared clearly around the available context and agreed strategy.
What information should I send first?
Send the full property address, photographs, a short description and any existing plans or sketches.
Can you also prepare Building Regulations drawings?
Yes. Technical drawings can be developed as a separate or coordinated stage where included in the agreed scope.
Do you work with structural engineers?
Architectural and structural services can be coordinated through InOut Nationwide Engineering where both are required.
Ready to move your planning permission project forward?
Share the property details, photographs and intended work for a direct route to the right architectural service.