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Planning Permission Reports & Pre-Planning Application Assessment – The First Step to a Successful Project
Before investing in architectural drawings or submitting a planning application, it’s essential to understand what your local authority is likely to approve. At Draw Plans Architectural Design Studio, we offer expert-led Planning Permission Reports and Pre-Planning Application Assessment Reports that provide a clear strategy from the outset.
Whether you're a homeowner extending your property or a developer evaluating a site’s potential, our reports highlight planning constraints, site opportunities, and the most effective path to gaining approval.
What Is a Pre Planning Permission Report?
A Pre Planning Permission Report is a professionally researched document that evaluates your property’s development potential. It identifies relevant national and local policies, planning history, and site-specific constraints such as conservation areas or flood zones.
Each Draw Plans report includes:
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A review of national, regional, and local planning policies
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Research into recent planning applications in the surrounding area
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Identification of constraints (e.g. Listed Buildings, Article 4, Flood Risk)
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Assessment of site-specific risks and opportunities
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Strategic planning recommendations tailored to your proposal
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Heritage and design context analysis (if applicable)
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Advice on the most suitable type of application (Householder, Full Planning, Prior Approval, Lawful Development)
Why Commission a Pre Planning Application Report?
Submitting a planning application without a clear understanding of policy and precedent can lead to costly delays, redesigns, or outright refusals.
Our clients choose Draw Plans’ Pre Planning Application Reports to:
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Avoid wasting time and money on non-compliant designs
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Understand what is realistically achievable for their site
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Strengthen planning submissions with evidence-led strategy
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Reduce the risk of objections from planning officers or neighbours
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Accelerate approval by aligning with local policies from the start
Pre Planning Application Assessment vs Local Authority Pre App
Many councils offer a pre planning application service but response times often exceed 12 weeks, and the advice may be vague or non-committal.
In contrast, Draw Plans provides a Pre-Planning Application Assessment Report in just 3–5 working days, with fixed fees from £395 + VAT.
Why choose Draw Plans over your council’s planning pre app?
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Rapid Turnaround – Get a professional report in 3–5 days, not 3 months
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Fixed Pricing – Reports from £395 + VAT
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Expert Insight – Tailored, project-specific advice by qualified designers
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Actionable Strategy – Real-world planning solutions and risk management
Who Is This Service For?
Our Planning and Pre-App Reports are ideal for:
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Homeowners – considering loft conversions, extensions, or garden buildings
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Developers – exploring new builds, site subdivision, or change of use
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Landowners – assessing development potential or uplift
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Investors – evaluating planning risk pre-purchase
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Architects & Consultants – seeking robust, research-led planning insight
How We Prepare Your Report
At Draw Plans, every report is custom-built using:
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Planning databases and GIS mapping
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Local development frameworks and national policy (NPPF)
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Research into recent approvals and refusals
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Council-specific design guidance and supplementary policies
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Professional expertise across Greater London and the Home Counties
For listed buildings or sites in heritage zones, we can also include:
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Heritage Statement
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Photographic Survey
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Planning Justification Letter
Pricing – From £395 + VAT
Our Planning Reports and Pre-Planning Application Assessment Reports start at £395 + VAT. This includes a full desktop review, professional analysis, and a clearly written report tailored to your project.
Start with Confidence
Before you commission plans or fill out application forms, take the smart first step. A professionally prepared Planning Permission Report or Pre Planning Application Assessment helps you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a far greater chance of success.
Contact Draw Plans today to commission your planning report and unlock your site’s full potential.
