Get clear answers about your project’s planning potential before investing in full architectural drawings. Our planning experts will help you understand what’s possible and guide you through the next steps.
• Is your project feasible under current planning policies?
• Do you need planning permission?
• What are your chances of approval?
• How long will the process take?
• What documents and drawings will you need?
• How much will everything cost?
How to Get Pre-Planning Advice
Council Pre-Application through your local authority:
Studio Charrette Planning Assessment our streamlined service includes:
Our Assessment Process
Start your journey with a friendly conversation about your project. We’ll discuss your ideas, understand your goals, and provide initial thoughts on feasibility. This no-obligation call helps us understand your vision and lets you get to know our approach.
After our call, our planning experts get to work. We’ll carry out a thorough analysis of your local planning policies, checking for any site constraints that might affect your project. We look at planning history in your area and search for relevant precedents that could support your application. This research helps us spot potential challenges early and develop practical solutions.
You’ll have a focused 30-minute discussion with one of our RTPI planners. They’ll explain their findings in clear, practical terms and answer all your questions. Together, we’ll explore your options and develop a strategic approach for your project. This consultation gives you direct access to expert knowledge, helping you make informed decisions about next steps.
Following our consultation, you’ll receive a detailed written report. This document sets out our assessment of your project’s feasibility, outlines specific planning requirements, and gives you a clear picture of approval probability. We include a realistic cost estimate and timeline, plus identify any risk factors you need to consider. Most importantly, we provide clear recommendations for moving forward.
The report becomes your roadmap for the project, giving you confidence in your next steps. We write it in clear, straightforward language, avoiding technical jargon while including all essential details. You can use this document to make informed decisions about your project’s future and share it with other professionals involved in your project.
Why Choose Studio Charrette:
Book your free 15-minute consultation to discuss your plans.
Our Free Resources
Helpful & quick response
“I rang Studio Charrette yesterday with a follow-up query, which was very helpful & comprehensively resolved within a few hours. Thanks very much – really appreciated.”
Product Manager
“We are at the first stages of a project and the advice that we received from the Product Manager was invaluable. He pointed out things that we had not even thought of and gave good sound advice as to how to navigate to the next stage. Customer service and communication so far has been excellent.”
Great company who helped with
“Great company who helped with an planning appeal and submitted a great argument and we one the the appeal. Highly recommend these guys”
Pre Planning Advice FAQ’s
Most home alterations and extensions require either planning permission or permitted development rights. During our assessment, we’ll review your specific project against current regulations and local policies to determine exactly what permissions you need.
Standard planning applications take 8-10 weeks for a decision. However, the total timeline from initial design to approval typically spans 3-4 months. We’ll give you a detailed project timeline during our assessment.
A refusal isn’t the end. We can either modify the design to meet planning requirements or appeal the decision. Our pre-planning assessment helps minimize refusal risks by identifying potential issues early.
Planning fees for householder applications are £206. However, total costs including architectural drawings, surveys, and supporting documents vary by project. We’ll provide a complete cost breakdown in our assessment report.
Large mixed use developments to regeneration projects.
Private apartments to affordable houses.
Conversions to extensions.
and much, much more….
Instant online estimate
Planning appraisal
Accurate quote
Feasibility report
If you need to talk to a Planning Consultant straight away call us on 020 3581 1233
