Frequently Asked Questions 

Drawing and Planning FAQs

• What is Permitted Development?

• How to get Permitted Development?

• Do I Need To Make A Planning Application?

• Do I Need Planning Permission?

• What are Building Regulations?

• What building works should comply with Building Regulations?

• What the building regulations cover?

• What is exempt from building regulations?

• What works and matters are not controlled by building regulations?

• Why Do Building Control Exist?

• Can Drawing and Planning Liaise With Building Control On My Behalf?

• How Do I Apply For Retrospective Planning Permission?

• What Is A ‘Retrospective Planning Application’?

• What is the Planning Process?

• Has anyone else carried out a similar development near your property?

• Do your neighbours object to your development?

• What will I be required to submit for a planning application?

• What typical duties does a structural engineer carry out?

• Do you have any examples of work you have done?

• Do I Need Planning Permission for...

• Do I need Planning Permission for Basements?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Conservatories?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Decking?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Doors and Windows?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Extensions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for External Walls?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Fences, Gates and Garden Walls?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Flats and Maisonettes?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Garage Conversion?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Gate Ornaments?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Loft Conversion?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Outbuildings?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Patio and Driveway?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Paving your Front Garden?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Porches?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Roof?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Satellite,TV and Radio Antenna?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Air Conditioning?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Apartment Blocks?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Build Garage?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Conservatory?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Convert Garage?

• Do I need Planning Permission for House Extensions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for House To Flats?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Interior Layouts?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Kitchen Extensions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Loft Conversions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for New Build Flats?

• Do I need Planning Permission for New Build Houses?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Porches?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Rear Extensions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for summer room?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Side Extensions?

• Do I need Planning Permission for Usage Change?

• What Is A1 Planning Usage?

• What is A2 Planning Usage?

• What is A3 Planning Usage?

• What is A4 Planning Usage?

• What is A5 Planning Usage?

• What is B1 Planning Usage?

• What is B2 Planning Usage?

• What is B3 Planning Usage?

• What is B4 Planning Usage?

• What is B5 Planning Usage?

• What is B6 Planning Usage?

• What is B7 Planning Usage?

• What is B8 Planning Usage?

• What is C1 Planning Usage?

• What is C2 Planning Usage?

• What is C3 Planning Usage?

• What is D1 Planning Usage?

• What is D2 Planning Usage?

• What is Sui Generis Planning Usage?