Open plan living

Do I need planning permission?

You may be aware that some home improvements require planning permission but aren’t sure whether this applies to your particular ideas. Many of our clients feel this way, planning requirements and building regulations can be extremely complex at times and require some degree of interpretation and different approaches.

So the simple answer is, we won’t know if your project requires planning permission until we know a little more about it and your property. To make the most informed decisions about your project it’s best to have a site survey carried out and have a discussion with an experienced planning consultant.

At Neptune Architectural we will provide a personal and professional service regardless of the size of the project. Whether you need a certificate of lawful use or development, a change of use or help with any other property development issue, we have the experience to advise you and help you make your ideas into reality and improve your home.

Rules and regulations can be baffling!

Find out more about the planning process from our helpful flow diagram.

How important is design?

Project design means thinking about the details, the look, feel and function of a space and bringing that together. Working through the fine detail and seeing the plan as close to reality as possible.

Careful design consideration at the planning stage of a project can find ideal solutions, reduce construction difficulties, reduce the final costs and end with a fantastic result you’ll be pleased with for years to come.

Neptune Architectural are highly experienced architectural designers, working with practical 2D designs through to fully rendered 3D virtual models and work closely with clients to realise their vision and achieve outstanding results.

From idea boards through to an appraisal of several design options on to fully virtualised environments, Neptune will help you visualise your project in great detail before any construction is begun.

What planning complications may arise?

Everyone thinks that complications at the planning stage will not happen to their application – until they do. We have extensive experience in dealing with issues around daylight impacts, shadow analysis, design considerations, parking considerations, trees, heritage related matters and more that can sometimes stand in the way of planning proposals.

We often represent homeowners on both sides of the fence such as those who are unhappy about a neighbouring development or those proposing something which has been subject to objections. We prepare accompanying submissions to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the issue.

Contact us about your planning complications, we would be happy to help.

How much will it cost?

If you speak to most builders they would not be happy to talk pricing with you without detailed plans of the proposed extension. This is because through experience, they know that what can seem simple at face value can soon get more complex. Drainage, structural steel work, thermal considerations and building regulations requirements can soon add thousands to the cost of a project.

Neptune Architectural have many years experience in preparing designs for domestic extensions. We regularly prepare Planning and Building Regulations drawings. We work with Structural Engineers to prepare specifications to pass Building Regulations and put together submissions for Building Over Agreements to Drainage Authorities to assure we get all the necessary ticks in boxes before your work starts.

Then if desired, our sister brand Neptune Construction can provide pricing to construct the project.