Planning Advice
Our Chartered Planning Consultants will offer valuable planning advice & guidance to ensure that the development will have the highest of chances possible to obtain planning permission.
4D PLANNING is a Chartered Planning Consultancy firm with in-house Architectural Designers and Architectural Technicians. We have extensive planning knowledge and experience in N12 and we specialise in obtaining planning permission for our clients in the quickest time and most cost-effective way possible. Our clients include home owners, business owners, property developers and even architects. We have a track record of successful Planning Permission Applications and Planning Appeals in Barnet Council. See our case studies to see our projects. Whether you are looking for planning advice regarding the feasibility of your proposed extension or conversion, Architectural Drawings for your Planning Application or Building Regulations for Building Control approval, or assistance with preparing and managing your entire Planning Permission Application with Barnet Council, 4D Planning's Consultants are here to help ease the planning process, to liaise with the planning officers on your behalf and to give you the best chance possible of achieving success with your planning application!
Our consultants have decades of combined experience preparing and producing professional planning applications, and more importantly, have a track record of successful planning applications and planning appeals around Greater London and other parts of the UK. Our planning consultancy services include:
Our Chartered Planning Consultants will offer valuable planning advice & guidance to ensure that the development will have the highest of chances possible to obtain planning permission.
Following the initial site appraisal, a site visit/survey is carried out to gather all the dimensions and required information of the existing site. We then produce all the drawings and planning documents for the application.
4D Planning will produce all the architectural drawings for your Planning Application, including the Building Regulations for Building Control & construction drawings for tender.
Building Regulations promote high standards for construction and energy efficiency of buildings. These drawings are a requirement for most domestic developments. We will produce the drawings & ensure that they are approved by Building Control.
Our services include: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans / Sustainable Travel Statements, Parking Surveys, Traffic Surveys and Delivery and Servicing Management Plans.
One of our specialities is to provide our clients with 3 dimensional realistic renders (CGI's) of proposed and existing schemes. These visuals can be used for planning or marketing purposes and add a lot of value to any project.
We can help you achieve planning permission, giving you the professional advice & support you need at each step of the way. The planning process is known to be long, complex, and can be a frustrating experience. 4D Planning are here to represent you as your Planning Agent, and to obtain planning permission for your proposed development in the most efficient and simple way possible. We specialise in getting you through the bureaucracy!
As professional Chartered Planning Consultants, we regularly keep up to date with the dynamic planning system, the local plans in Barnet Council, its regulations, planning guidance and planning policies. Our Chartered Consultants are approachable and offer the best customer service throughout the process. Please see our Trustpilot reviews here.
Planning permission is often required for residential extensions, especially if the proposed changes impact the size or appearance of the property. If you're thinking of building an extension, such as adding a bedroom, extending your kitchen, or creating a new living space, you’ll need to consider whether your proposal falls under permitted development or if you need full planning permission. In Barnet's N12 area, large extensions or changes to the property’s exterior, especially if they alter the character of the neighbourhood or affect neighbouring homes, typically require planning permission.
Residential developments in N12 also often include change of use applications. For example, converting a house into a small business, office space, or even a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) will require approval from Barnet Council. Barnet is committed to ensuring that changes to property uses are in line with the local area’s character and do not negatively affect the community. Whether you are changing the use of a residential property or adapting it for a commercial purpose, your application will be reviewed for potential impacts such as noise, traffic, and the overall suitability of the change.
To begin the planning process in Barnet, you will need to submit a detailed planning application to the local council. This includes providing architectural drawings, site plans, and a design and access statement. The documents must clearly explain your project and show how it will fit with the surrounding area. At 4D Planning, we assist homeowners in ensuring that all documentation is thorough and in line with council requirements, saving time and reducing the chances of a rejected application.
Once your application is submitted, Barnet Council will review it to determine whether it meets all the local policies and regulations. This will include assessing the visual impact of the project, its effect on neighbouring properties, and how it fits within the context of the local area. The council typically takes around 8-12 weeks to make a decision. During this time, you may be asked to make adjustments or provide additional information before a final decision is made.
Barnet’s N12 area is home to East Barnet Village, a charming part of the borough that has preserved much of its traditional character. This area is known for its lovely homes, local shops, and green spaces. One of the most notable landmarks in the N12 zone is East Barnet Park, a popular destination for families, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. The park is a perfect example of how Barnet blends its historical and natural heritage with the need for modern development. It's also a reminder that, while making changes to your property, it’s essential to consider the community and environment around you.
If you’re looking to make changes to your property in Barnet’s N12 area, partnering with experienced planning consultants like 4D Planning will help you make sure your application is carefully crafted and stands the best chance of approval. We will guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to the final decision.
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If you have been refused planning permission by Barnet Council more than once, and want to make an appeal, our specialist consultant will be happy to prepare a planning appeal on your behalf. Firstly we will research the application and reasons for refusal. We will then advise on the chances of a successful appeal. If we believe that an appeal is not likely to be successful, we will be the first to let you know, and at the same time, we will suggest alternative options to progress your development if feasible. This might mean a revised design and a revised application or perhaps a different type of application etc.
Whether you are applying for a rear / side extension, loft conversion with dormers, conversion to flats, new build house, change of use to a commercial property or alterations to a listed property, we have you covered and will assist with your project on your behalf. We can also assist with advertisement consent, solar panels, discharge of condition, projects involving offices, shops, schools, community centres or a nursing care home in N12. We can help you and give you the advice you need to obtain planning permission and building control approval. Web Design Hull by Salt
Our services include: Site surveys, Architectural Planning Drawings, Design and Access Statements, Heritage Reports, Planning Statements, Feasibility Studies, Parking Surveys, Transport Reports, Travel Plans, CMS (construction management plans and construction logistic plans), submission of planning applications with all the relevant drawings, documents and forms. We can also provide lease plans, landscape plans, sequential approach tests, discharge of conditions, appeals and lots more. Throughout the application process, our consultants regularly communicate with the planning team and case officer at Barnet Council to ensure that your application is approved by the deadline.
We can help you gain planning permission, giving you the planning advice, support and documentation you need at each step of the way.
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Dr I. Uka
I would recommend 4D Planning highly. It is an honest planning company who take a very personal approach and strive to achieve your goals. They are realistic, reasonable and highly recommended.
Knox Interiors
Elie was great he took the job and got it done! I run an interior design and construction business and the key is people like Elie joining our team and getting things done and he did exactly that. Very little stress and all approved so could not recommend more highly
J.F Cardella
Exceptional service, solid knowledge, no nonsense, fast turnaround without cutting corners, they are definitely on top of their game. If you have a complex planning project or planning issues they will do whatever it takes to help you resolve it. How refreshing?! Very impressed by Elie's approach and knowledge but the entire team is first class.
Z. Wood
Elie gave me invaluable advice, which in turn saved me a lot of time and money. He has the patience of a saint! I changed my mind numerous times and he adapted the plans straight away (as long as my request was conducive), and his charges are very competitive, he's also dedicated so you can't go wrong by selecting his company.