Planning Permission in Devon
Planning permission is an important factor of any extensions to your property. You can engage the services of an architect or architectural services company to direct you through the process of securing planning permission for your home extension. Architects are familiar with submitting planning applications, and will have a good knowledge of the requirements and limitations both nationally and in your local area. The majority of planning permission applications are granted, particularly if you can establish that your building work is sympathetic to the conditions established by local authority policy. Architects can help with every area of your planning application, from creating technical and architectural drawings to filing paperwork with your local authority. They are able to also ensure that your planned work is designed to a high standard, creating functional and beautiful spaces that will complement your current property. While some alterations to your property are included in permitted development rights and therefore won't require planning permission, you'll still need to conform to building regulations. Hiring an architect to draw up the plans for your extension will ensure that any work you undertake will abide by these regulations and be of a high standard.