We also provide an architectural technical design service for other architectural practices and for practicing architect and architects
PLANNING GUIDES
Unsure of where to turn to secure your planning permission? Don't worry, here at PD Architecture we have collated a range of planning tools and guides to help our clients better navigate the planning system.
WHERE TO START
There are a raft of excellent tools online that you can access for more information. A great place to start is with the 'interactive house' tool, and if you are curious as to how much a planning application costs you can also use the 'planning fee calculator'.
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home extensions
Looking for a home extension in Nottingham, or a house extension in Leicester? Then look no further. . .
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New Builds
Whether it is a bespoke one off new build home, a new build residential estate or new build commercial development PD Architecture can offer an architectural service to suit your needs from inception to completion.
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interactive house
A great tool by the Planning Portal which has a wealth of planning information freely available, which can help you determine the type of planning application you need or whether your proposals may fall within your 'permitted development rights'.
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planning fee calculator
How much does a planning application cost? Another free tool from the Planning Portal, the 'planning fee calculator' allows you to find out how much planning fees are for different planning application types, contact us if you need more.
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Planning Statistics
The government publishes quarterly summaries of planning statistics across England. This provides insights into regional success rates and trends across different types of applications, giving an indication of how applications are performing.
MINI GUIDES
Take a look at the mini guides for popular homeowner projects created by the Planning Portal. View them alongside their other interactive guidance and common project information to ensure you are fully informed about the planning and building rules relating to your extension build. Users should note that the mini-guides are an introductory guide and is not a definitive source of legal information
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design services
We also provide an architectural technical design service for other architectural practices and for practicing architect and architects
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home extensions
Looking for a home extension in Nottingham, or a house extension in Leicester? Then look no further. . .
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New Builds
Whether it is a bespoke one off new build home, a new build residential estate or new build commercial development PD Architecture can offer an architectural service to suit your needs from inception to completion.
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single storey extension
A mini-guide for single storey extensions from the Planning Portal to get you started. Contact us for more information on planning applications, permitted development rights and lawful development certificates to ensure your development in compliant.
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Two Storey Extension
A mini-guide for two storey extensions from the Planning Portal. Contact us for more information on planning applications, and how best to approach your project to increase the chances of planning permission being granted by your planning authority.
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Outbuildings
A mini-guide for outbuildings from the Planning Portal. Contact us for more information on planning applications, permitted development rights and lawful development certificates to ensure your development is more likely to be granted planning permission.
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conservatories
A mini-guide for conservatories from the Planning Portal to get you started. Contact us for more information on planning applications, permitted development rights and lawful development certificates to ensure your development in compliant.
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Loft Conversions
A mini-guide for loft conversions from the Planning Portal. Contact us for more information on planning applications, permitted development rights and lawful development certificates to ensure your development is more likely to be granted planning permission.
LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANNING GUIDES
Here at PD Architecture, we work across the east midlands, and have successfully worked with the planning authorities across the region. Take a look at the planning guides in your area:
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BY PD ARCHITECTURE
Having made use of our planning guides and tools, if you are looking to commission a set of planning drawings and documents feel free to give us a call. Whether you are a private individual, self builder, developer, architect or architectural practice our architectural design and support services are individually tailored to our clients needs
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