Planning route advice
Advice on whether you need full planning permission, a householder application, prior approval or a lawful development certificate.
Planning applications · London
Planning Applications for Projects Across London
We coordinate planning applications in London for extensions, loft conversions, conversions and new builds, prepared and submitted by our appointed architect or specialist planning adviser.
2–6 weeksTo prepare your application
£250kProfessional Indemnity cover
5-starGoogle, Houzz & Trust A Trader
Planning Application Services We Provide
Every application needs the right route, drawings and supporting documents. We coordinate each part and keep you informed through to the decision.
Planning drawings
Existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections, site and location plans prepared to the council's requirements.
Supporting documents
Design and access statements, heritage statements and other reports the application needs, arranged where required.
Submission and council liaison
Your application submitted by our appointed architect or planning adviser, with council queries handled on your behalf.
Typical timescales: preparation 2–6 weeks, followed by the local authority's determination period.
DISCUSS YOUR APPLICATIONProject types
Projects We Prepare Applications For
We coordinate applications across London boroughs for residential and property-development projects.
House extensions
Rear, side and wraparound extensions, including prior approval where it applies.
Loft conversions
Lawful development certificates or full applications, depending on the property.
Flat conversions
Applications for converting houses into flats or combining units.
Changes of use
Applications where a building’s use is changing, with the supporting documents required.
New builds
Full applications for new homes, coordinated with design and feasibility.
Conservation area alterations
Applications where extra controls apply, with heritage statements where required.
Our Planning Application Process
Tell us about the project
Send the property address, a description of the proposed work and any photographs or existing plans.
We review the planning position
We check the likely application route, any conservation area or other constraints, and whether a measured survey is needed.
Scope and quotation
You receive a written scope covering the drawings, documents, specialist input, fees and what happens after submission.
Survey and drawings
Where required, the property is measured and the existing and proposed drawings are prepared for your approval.
Supporting documents
Any statements or reports the council requires are prepared, so the application is complete when it is submitted.
Submission and determination
Our appointed architect or planning adviser submits the application and deals with the council’s queries during the determination period.
Decision and next steps
Once a decision is issued, we advise on any conditions and can take the project forward into Building Regulations, Party Wall and construction.
Why Work With Innovate Home Solutions?
15 years' construction experience behind every application.
- A defined scope before work begins
- The right application route for your project
- Designs prepared with the build in mind
- One team from planning to construction
· Professional Indemnity cover of £250,000 any one claim
· 5-star rated on Google, Houzz and Trust A Trader
100% satisfaction guarantee
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Verified Client Feedback
What London homeowners say about working with us, from the first drawings to the finished project.
Aldas was an absolute lifesaver for our rear kitchen extension and open-plan kitchen project! Seriously, he was incredibly helpful every step of the way, from sorting out the planning application right through to the very end. We couldn’t recommend him more highly to all our friends.
I feel so lucky that I have met Aldas he is a man of honour.
We had our wooden flooring installed and the whole flat redecorate by his company.
Really happy with the transformation.
The communication was great.
We were always kept informed about any changes.
I can’t recommend them enough.
Thank you so much to the whole team.
Just competed a kitchen project with Innovate Home Solutions.
Working with Aldas was an excellent experience, he managed the complete project and ensured all work was completed to the highest standard. The client was very happy with the final finish and all communication and finish time was spot one.
Would 100% recommend
We had a great experience from start to finish. The team delivered an excellent standard of work on our extension, supported by clear planning and effective communication throughout the project. The work was completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption. The final result is outstanding, and we are extremely satisfied. We would confidently recommend their services and would use them again in the future.
Would highly recommend Aldas and Angela for their service for our new heating system and new bathroom. Great communication throughout and a real dedication to making sure the finished product was the very best that it could be. I also hugely appreciate them going out of their way with arranging property access for the builders so that we didn’t have any delays before Christmas. Thank you!
Innovate home solutions helped me renovate my flat, and I couldn’t recommend them more. They were very quick and efficient, helping me through the entire process.
We asked Innovate Home Solutions for a design-and-build service for our home modernization and they did a very good job. Quality of work is excellent, though some smaller finishing details took a little longer than expected. Overall very happy.
Innovate Home Solutions transformed our flat with a full internal renovation. Their process was transparent, the timeline was clearly communicated and we felt involved but not stressed. The finish is premium and we love living in the space now.
Absolutely delighted with the work from Innovate Home Solutions. They built a rear extension for us and the results were even better than we hoped. The team was always on time, tidy, and polite. Would highly recommend.
From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. We had a complete kitchen renovation done, and the attention to detail was brilliant. The project manager kept us updated throughout. Great team!
I recently hired Innovate Home Solutions to renovate my kitchen and bathroom, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The entire team was professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail. They communicated clearly throughout the project and made sure everything stayed on schedule. The quality of their workmanship really stands out — every tile, cabinet, and finish looks perfect. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled builder!
I recently had some renovation work done in my one-bedroom flat and couldn’t be more impressed with the professionalism and quality of the service. From the very first consultation with the Renovations Consultant through to the project’s completion, everything was handled with care, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
A special thank you to Project Manager Aldas, who kept me informed every step of the way and ensured everything was delivered exactly as promised. The whole team worked efficiently, respected my home, and left me with a beautifully finished space that exceeded my expectations.
I’m truly grateful for the hard work and dedication shown, thank you, Aldas and team, for making this such a smooth and stress-free experience!
I’m really happy with how my ground floor remodel turned out. Aldas and his team did a fantastic job turning it into a bright, open-plan space. Everything was completed on time and exactly within the quote I was given before the work started. Great communication and very professional from start to finish. Would definitely recommend!
Aldas carried out bathroom adaptations / refurbishment works for me – his service was professional from beginning to end; and the quality of work was excellent.
I would like to say big THANK YOU to Aldas and his REFRESH RENOVATIONS company .
They have completed loft conversion for me in time and within original budget.
I’m very pleased with work has been done.
Aldas and his company definitely know what they are doing , they are professionals all 100% .
I highly recommend them !
Thank you one again !
A job well done. My experience with Refresh Renovations was exceptional from beginning to end. Aldas was a pleasure, not only did he make me feel comfortable with the outlay of the work, he was also able to offer alternatives at a higher, mid range and lower cost for my newly installed extension with my extended kitchen! I’d mentioned I spend a lot of my time in the kitchen and Aldas recommended under heated flooring. With my new porcelain tiles it works a treat. Recommendations are clearly Aldas’s strong point and any future works will be awarded to him and his team. Highly recommended.
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Request a Planning Application Quote
Tell us what you're planning, where the property is and what stage you've reached. We confirm the right application route and quote a defined scope before any work begins.
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Send us the details
Tell us the property address and what you are planning, with any photographs or plans.
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We review the planning position
We check the application route and any conservation area or other constraints.
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You receive a written quotation
It covers the drawings, documents, specialist input and fees before anything begins.
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Planning Application FAQs
Answers to the questions London homeowners ask most about planning permission.
Do I need planning permission, or is my project permitted development?
Many extensions and loft conversions can be built under permitted development, but these rights are restricted for flats, listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or covered by an Article 4 direction. Where work is permitted development, a lawful development certificate gives formal confirmation. We review your property and advise on the right route.
How long does a planning application take?
Preparation typically takes 2–6 weeks, followed by the local authority's determination period. For most householder applications, councils aim to make a decision within 8 weeks of the application being validated.
Who prepares and submits the application?
Depending on the complexity of the project, the application is prepared and submitted by our appointed architect or specialist planning adviser, with Innovate Home Solutions coordinating the process and keeping you updated.
What is prior approval?
Prior approval allows some larger single-storey rear extensions to be built under permitted development, provided the council is notified first and neighbours have the chance to comment. We advise whether your project qualifies.
How much does a planning application cost?
There are two parts: the council's application fee, which is set nationally and depends on the type of application, and the professional fees for the drawings, documents and submission. We confirm the professional fees in a written quotation before work begins.
What happens if my application is refused?
We review the reasons for refusal and advise on the options, which may include amending the design and resubmitting or, in some cases, an appeal. No one can guarantee planning permission, but a well-prepared application reduces the risk.
What happens after planning is approved?
We advise on any conditions attached to the permission and can take the project forward into Building Regulations, Party Wall matters and construction, with one team throughout.
Still have a question? Send us the property address and what you are planning, and we will advise.
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