Planning Permission in Canterbury
Planning permission is an important factor of any changes to your home. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services firm to assist you through the process of securing planning permission for your home alteration. Architects are familiar with submitting planning applications, and will have a good knowledge of the requirements and restrictions both country wide and in your local area. The majority of planning permission applications are granted, especially if you can establish that your building work is sympathetic to the conditions outlined by local authority policy. Architects can help with every aspect of your planning application, from creating technical and architectural drawings to filing paperwork with the local authority. They can also make sure that your proposed work is designed to a high standard, creating functional and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. Although some alterations to your house are allowed by permitted development rights and as a consequence won't require planning permission, you'll still need to adhere to building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your alteration will make sure that any work you undertake will comply with these regulations and be of a high standard.