Speedy Plans can help you with various home improvement planning applications. Please see the most common ones below:
Building a single storey extension is one of the most popular and straightforward ways to add additional space to your property. Depending on the size of your proposal, your extension may need Planning Permission, or be considered Permitted Development, not requiring any permission.
Visit our Extension Plans page to learn more about extensions.
Learn more about permitted development on the Planning Portal.
If your project falls within Permitted Development criteria, a planning application is not required. However, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove that your extension is legal if you have to. Plus, the drawings will be useful for your structural engineer, building control application, your builders, build over agreements, or any party wall matters.
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GET QUOTEAn outbuilding can be used as a home office, gym or workshop, providing an extra area for work or leisure without taking up space in the main home.
Visit our Outbuilding Plans page to learn more about outbuildings.
Learn more about permitted development on the Planning Portal.
If your project falls within Permitted Development criteria, a planning application is not required. However, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove that your outbuilding is legal if you have to. Plus, the drawings will be useful for your structural engineer, building control application, your builders, or any party wall matters.
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GET QUOTELoft conversions are a cost-effective way to add valuable living space to homes with limited outdoor space, increasing the overall size and value of the property. We design your loft conversion, with or without a roof extension, and submit all the required applications on your behalf.
Visit our Loft Conversion Plans page to learn more about loft conversions.
Learn more about permitted development on the Planning Portal.
If your project falls within Permitted Development criteria, a planning application is not required. However, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove that your loft conversion is legal if you have to. Plus, the drawings will be useful for your structural engineer, building control application, your builders, or any party wall matters.
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GET QUOTEAdding a two-storey extension to your home is a great way to increase your living space, add value to your property, and make your home more attractive. It can also provide additional rooms like bedrooms, bathrooms or a home office.
Visit our Extension Plans page to learn more about extensions.
Learn more about permitted development on the Planning Portal.
If your project falls within Permitted Development criteria, a planning application is not required. However, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove that your extension is legal if you have to. Plus, the drawings will be useful for your structural engineer, building control application, your builders, or any party wall matters.
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GET QUOTEIncrease the curb appeal with an addition of a porch. Create an area for coats, shoes and storage while protecting your property from the elements. Porches can be designed in a variety of styles and sizes, making them versatile and suitable for any type of home.
Learn more about permitted development on the Planning Portal.
If your project falls within Permitted Development criteria, a planning application is not required. However, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove that your porch is legal if you have to. Plus, the drawings will be useful for your structural engineer, building control application, your builders, or any party wall matters.
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GET QUOTEYou generally need planning permission to build an extension on your property, but there are some exceptions where you can build an extension without planning permission under Permitted Development Rights. These exceptions include things like single-story rear extensions, loft conversions, certain types of outbuildings, and porch extensions. However, there are restrictions on the size, location and materials used for the extension.
If your desired project falls within permitted development rights, we would still strongly recommend that you apply for a Lawful Development Certificate at the very least. This will ensure that your proposal is legal and will prove to your neighbours, future buyers, and anyone else interested, that your proposed development has been approved by the local authority which will reduce the chances of disputes. The proposed plans will also be useful to estimate the project costs with your builder, will help your structural engineer, will be useful for the building control application and party wall matters, and most importantly it will ensure your vision is portrayed correctly, helping everyone involved visualise your project. At the very least it will make the whole process go a lot smoother.
If you strongly believe that you are able to proceed with the build under permitted development, we would advise you to check all the guidelines and requirements found on the Planning Portal.
Below are the main basic guidelines and differences between Permitted Development and Planning Application development size limits.
Permitted Development:- Allows you to extend up to 4 metres for a detached house
- Allows you to extend up to 3 metres for any other house
- Mainly only single storey extensions, limited double storey options
- Maximum loft roof volume enlargement up to 40m3 for terraced houses and 50m3 for other types of houses
- Allows you to extend up to 8 metres for a detached house, subject to planning permission
- Allows you to extend up to 6 metres for any other building, subject to planning permission
- Wrap-around extensions are considered
- More options possible for double storey extensions and larger extensions
If you have any questions or are still a little unsure, you are more than welcome to live chat with us or send us an email and we will do our best to advise you about your project.