Every project starts with a free planning review of your address and proposal. If it looks viable, you receive a fixed‑fee quote, measured survey or work from your existing plans, then clear drawings and documents ready for submission. Permitas lodges the application, deals with council queries and keeps you updated until a decision is issued.
Start Your Application Share your address and idea, and get honest, expert feedback on the best planning route for your project.
You leave this call knowing what is realistically achievable, how long it may take and what it is likely to cost.
Permitas captures a detailed brief and reviews your property so no important planning or building issues are missed.
This means your design starts on solid ground, reducing nasty surprises later from neighbours, access or council policies.
You receive clear layouts and elevations that balance what you want with what the council is likely to approve.
By planning the strategy early and flagging any extra reports, Permitas helps you avoid wasted applications and delays.
Permitas prepares a complete, professional drawing and document pack so your application looks credible from day one.
Everything is checked against local validation requirements, giving you the best chance of being accepted and validated quickly.
Your application is submitted correctly, with Permitas acting as your agent and dealing with the council on your behalf.
You stay informed at each key stage while Permitas handles queries, design tweaks and responses to comments for you.
When a decision is issued, Permitas explains exactly what it means and what you can do next
Whether it is moving into building control, discharging conditions or revising a scheme, you are not left to figure it out alone.
Permitas handled everything with the council from start to finish and kept us updated at every step. Our extension was approved first time, and the whole process felt surprisingly stress‑free.
We were completely lost with planning rules until Permitas explained our options in plain English. Their drawings and application pack were so thorough that the officer had almost no questions.
Fast, honest and very professional. Permitas spotted issues early, suggested tweaks and turned around revised plans quickly, which helped us get approval within the standard timeframe.
What impressed us most was how proactive Permitas was with the planning officer. They dealt with all the queries directly and guided us on every decision, saving us a lot of time and worry.
As a landlord, I needed a clear route to change of use without endless reports and costs. Permitas told me exactly what was essential, avoided unnecessary extras and still achieved a positive decision.
I highly recommend Permitas for anyone nervous about the planning process. They listened carefully, gave realistic advice and delivered exactly what they promised, right through to the decision notice.
Permitas prepares and manages UK planning and building control applications for house extensions, loft conversions, internal changes and small commercial schemes across England. From drawings to forms and council liaison, everything is handled for you so you can focus on your project rather than the paperwork
Many small extensions and loft conversions are allowed under permitted development, but larger or more visible changes usually require a formal planning application. Permitas reviews your address, photos and outline idea to confirm if you need planning permission or can rely on permitted development rights in England.
Councils normally aim to decide most householder planning applications within about eight weeks of validating your submission. Permitas typically needs around two weeks to prepare and lodge your application, with fast‑track upgrades available if you need to move quicker.
Planning permission decides if your project is acceptable in principle; building regulations approval checks structure, fire, insulation and safety standards. For most extensions and loft conversions, you will need building control drawings and approval before your builder starts work on site.
Householder planning packages start from around £699, with optional fast‑track upgrades and fixed add‑on fees for more complex work. Change‑of‑use and commercial projects are priced individually once Permitas has assessed your brief, floor area and likely supporting documents
Most householder and small commercial planning applications can be handled remotely using plans, photos, videos and online mapping. Where accurate measurements or complex layouts are involved, a measured survey or targeted site visit may be recommended.
You can share your address, a brief description of your idea and any existing sketches via the online form, email or WhatsApp. Permitas reviews your details, confirms whether planning permission is needed and sends a clear fixed‑fee proposal with timelines