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Retrospective Planing Services

At Detailed Planning, we pride ourselves on providing you with an expert, reliable and professional service. Every client and every project are treated with excellent care to ensure the success of your project.

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There are many reasons why a homeowner may not realise their finished project needed planning permission. Whether it’s construction performed by a previous owner or a builder who did not provide clear guidance, the problem can be easily solved.

Retrospective planning applications work in a very similar way to traditional planning permission applications as they detail the work being undertaken and check everything is compliant with local authority requirements.

Gaining proof of planning permission not only gives you peace of mind but it will also avoid any future problems when selling your property. Plus, if there are any issues that need addressing, we can help you resolve them as quickly as possible.

Although clients may worry that there will be complications involved with a retrospective application, our expertise has provided a strong success rate with previous submissions.

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Commercial Projects

Excellent service. Paul is very thorough and took his time to make his decisions and explain them to me. He is friendly and helpful and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
Via Checkatrade

Would definitely recommend for any detailed drawings required, we got them in late in the day to provide building regs drawings, were really efficient in completing within the required timescales and went into a lot of detail to make sure everything was right.
Via Facebook

I felt in very capable hands and expertly advised. I’d highly recommend Detailed Planning. Our new loft conversion has maximised the space available to us.
Via Houzz

Why Choose Us?

Understanding Your Project Goals

When we begin, we’ll take time to understand your brief, you may also have ideas of how the end product will look. We’ll take this into consideration but also consider costs, planning constraints and build ability. There’s no point designing something that can’t be built!

Striving to Create Quality Spaces

Our number one goal is to create spaces that meet requirements and go beyond the expectations of our clients. We love to hear that our clients are enjoying their new home and this gives us the energy to go on.

Believe In Quality Design for Everyone

Good design should not be limited to some Architects only. We are here to provide excellent architectural environments to all, at a more realistic cost compared with some architect fees.

Pushing Technical Detail

Every project is unique and ensuring it is buildable should be considered from the outset. Should we provide technical drawings, we’ll make sure risks on site are reduced by considering all parts of your project. This should lead to overall cost savings and minimised delays.

High Planning Success Rate

We never take on a project where the principle of the development seems unlikely to be approved. During the design, we’ll use our knowledge and check planning policies to give your application the best chance of success. We have worked with many authorities and understand how planning applications are decided.

Flexible Design Approach

We are not fixed to one design style; therefore we can be used for realist extension design to ultra contemporary. We will listen to your brief and design a bespoke extension meeting your needs.

Free Quote

Want to talk about your project? We will always check your enquiry to ensure there is a reasonable chance of success.

Our quotes are free and we can provide free office consultations should your project be viable.

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Did You Know?

We have completed over 1000 projects
We have 97.5% success rate on planning application
100% building regulations approval!

Detailed Planning Ltd - Architectural Design Services Barnet

4.8

Based on 33 reviews

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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