How does it work?

For a typical project you should expect a robust process similar to the below. However, should you already have started your project, don’t worry, we can pick up from where you left off.

1. Deliver the Brief

We carefully consider your brief and design practical solutions to deliver

4. Commence Works

Once we’ve completed all the necessary documents and approvals your contractor can progress works!

2. Obtain Planning Consent

We prepare detailed planning applications to achieve consent for your project

3. Building Regulations and Technical Design

We provide detailed building regulation drawings as well as bring on board the relevant consultants for your project

Making An Enquiry And Your Free Consultation

It starts with a quick call to detailed planning

Following a quick call to discuss your brief, we’ll carry out a free online review of your property and check the suitability of the proposal.

We will then provide guidance on the scheme and outline your process with an estimate of our fees.

Instruction

Complete Our Online Form & Pay the Deposit to Start The Process!

Once we understand the proposal, we’ll provide an online fee proposal including your instruction form. Complete the form online to get the process underway!

Project Measurements

Start the Project With Accurate Information

We’ll conduct a visit to measure the property and take relevant information. This will be carried out using a laser disto and usually takes between 2-3 hours.

The Design Phase

We will work with you to design the perfect layout

During the design phase we’ll got to work delivering the perfect layout for your space. We always listen to your brief and will design to your unique taste (we’re all different!)

You’ll receive floor plans within just a few days following the visit, we can then arrange an online screen share to discuss comments and update the drawings as you watch!

Using our experience and knowledge we design solutions to a wide variety of problems and challenges. We always seek to ensure the end result beats expectations and use quality controls and a 3 point checking process to ensure accuracy therefore reducing delays.

Planning Applications

How We Prepare and Handle Submission of Your Planning Application

Every application is important to us, we never submit unless we think there is a reasonable chance of obtaining approval. Planning applications usually take 8 weeks with the council so it is important our client documents are carefully prepared to limit delays and smooth out the process.

Our experience is crucial because it means we know what the council are looking for to help tilt the decision in our favour. During the process, we’re persistent but not aggressive when negotiating your application.

We provide free fast track revisions to drawings and documents during the planning application phase to satisfy any comments raised by the council quickly.

We use clever tracking of applications and our team will always keep you updated and log the process of your application so it’s never forgotten and you’re in the know.

Building Regulations & Technical Phase

We Have A Meticulous Eye to the Detail

We’ll provide comprehensive building regulation drawings including in depth consideration of materials, workmanship requirements, fire safety, sound insulation, energy conservation and access to and use of buildings.

We always seek to limit potential construction risks when designing your extension and the information is provided clearly and consistent, this means your builder is confident on how to proceed. Our packages have been used over a thousand times, so we know how to provide concise information. We have 100% approval for all our building regulation applications so you can rest assured you’re in capable hands.

We can recommend other consultants such as, Structural Engineer, Party Wall Surveyor (TBC), Building Control Improved Inspector and we’ll help obtain water authority build overs should it be required.

Final Review, Submissions and Builder Handover

Once we receive engineers documents, party wall surveyors recommendations or any SAP requirements, we’ll complete a final issue of our drawings. These can then be shared with builders for quotes and used throughout the construction works to comply to regulations.

At this point, we’ll also submit the drawings to Building Control for the ‘plan check’. Should there be any comments for drawing revisions from Building Control, we’ll include these free of charge.

Should your builder have any questions at any point, we would be happy for them to arrange a meeting or call our office to discuss these!

Need A Quote For Your Project?

Get in touch to talk to a member of our team, discuss your ideas, dreams, and requirements, and get a free personalised quotation.

Book A Free Phone Consultation To Discuss Your Project

Detailed Planning Ltd - Architectural Design Services Barnet

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jemsmith1

10:44 23 Dec 20

We have used Detailed Planning a couple of times now for planning issues related to our nursery business and they have... always been efficient and communicative and got the result we needed.read more

Francesca Malone

19:02 28 Oct 20

We have used Detailed Planning to help design and obtain planning for our single story extension converting our one... bedroom flat to a two bed. We have found them to be extremely helpful, communicating the process and how things work throughout. We were particularly happy with their ability to negotiate our extension depth with the planning office, resulting in 3.5 metres instead of the permitted 3m, which was crucial for our space to work. We look forward to working with them for the rest of the project.read more

Sharon Marsh

15:51 21 Oct 20

We used Detailed planning for a loft conversion and side extension. Very helpful guidance with respect to what would be... allowed by the Planning department. Very efficient service. Would highly recommendread more

Christian Constantinides

19:07 10 Oct 20

I used Detailed Planning for a new build home in the London Borough of Enfield. They managed initial feasibility and... concept design, the planning application process, building regulation drawings and support throughout the build. All in all the entire service was fantastic and I would certainly use Detailed Planning for future projects.read more

Claire M

12:52 15 Jun 20

I hired Detailed Planning for the design of my loft extension along with the corresponding planning permission... application. Absolutely brilliant service.They know exactly what they're doing. They were open to my design changes whilst keeping a sharp eye on local council requirements. I'm so pleased - planning permission was granted sooner than expected with no changes. Thanks so much!read more

Komal Lulle

08:35 28 May 20

Excellent team and superb service. They are best a there job and they provide guidance, support, work and plan... according to your requirement. And do not hesitate in making changes until you are satisfied. Truly recommend themread more

Emma cheevers

15:00 20 May 20

Paul and his team were absolutely excellent to work with. I couldn't recommend them more. So professional, quick and... always ready with advice. Really enjoyed the experienceread more

Mel D

21:03 13 May 20

Paul & Emily are fantastic, they have done everything from start to finish for our planning permission and technical... drawings and the quality of their work is very high (I guess it is in the name - detailed!)They have been patient with all our design changes, provided lots of advice, walked us through the process of who to engage with, when etc. and were always responsive and helpful when we have questions both via email and phone. This is our first major project and we are doing a loft conversion and remodelling the entire house so to have this support has been invaluable and well worth the money.We actually found them on trust a trader and obtained a few other quotes, DP was the most reasonable price wise, had the right qualifications, good reviews and a big plus was their well evidenced portfolio of work & experience in the area. It was a no brainier and they really have delivered beyond our expectations, most things have also been done via emails and zoom calls so the flexibility was there which really worked for us, would recommend them to anyone!read more

Gopinath V

16:14 24 Jan 20

Detailed Planning were recommended to me by a friend.Right from their initial visit and all the way through to the... finished plans, they were very good and we could not have asked for better service.Paul and Emily were always very good in their work they answered every query we had and solved every issue that we encountered during the planningThey work extremely well with their recommended engineer, surveyor and building control company to deliver a very good package.Thank you Paul, Emily for your excellent work, We can't wait for our extension to be completed.read more

Ornela Haxhia

11:48 09 Jan 20

We found Paul and Emily very professional, insightful and helpful during the planning approval stages of a rear... extension to our property. They provided us with regular timely updates. We highly recommend. We have already passed on their details to friends who are looking to make changes to their property in the summar.read more

Nicky Freedman

19:51 23 Dec 19

Nothing a problem for the team at Detailed Planning, helpful, always at the end of phone, attentive and reliable and a... fast efficient service. Would definitely recommend and use again.read more

Stephanie Coward

11:09 18 Dec 19

The service provided by Detailed Planning was exceptional, with fast response times and excellent communication... throughout the project. We would definitely recommend Detailed Planning and look forward to working with Paul and the team again in the future.read more

Oliver Jenkinson

19:30 21 Nov 19

Pro active and efficient and got the job done.

Vinay Rughani

18:55 20 Jun 19

Detailed Planning were recommended to me by a friend. We found their prices very reasonable so instructed them to draw... up plans for our extension.Right from their initial visit and all the way through to the finished plans we could not have asked for better service.Paul and Emily were always very easy to get hold of, which I'm told is not the case for all architects. They answered every query we had and solved every issue that we encountered during the planning and party wall agreements with minimal fuss and in good time. They even sorted our build over agreement for our manhole to be moved.They work extremely well with their recommended engineer, surveyor and building control company to deliver a very good package.Thank you Paul, Emily and everyone at Detailed Planning. We can't wait for our extension to be completed.read more

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