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 N14 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.
If you own a property in Barnet's N14 area and are considering making changes to your property, such as extending your home or changing the use of your property, it’s important to understand the planning permission process. Navigating the rules and policies of Barnet Council can be tricky, but with the right support, you can ensure that your application meets all the necessary requirements. At 4D Planning, we provide expert advice and guidance to homeowners in N14, helping them achieve planning permission for residential extensions and changes of use.
Planning permission is often required when you plan to make significant changes to the structure or layout of your property. For homeowners in Barnet's N14 area, residential extensions are a common reason for submitting a planning application. Whether you’re looking to add a new bedroom, expand your kitchen, or build a rear or side extension, you may need planning permission, particularly if the extension is large or affects the appearance of the property.
In some cases, smaller extensions may fall under permitted development rights and not require full planning permission. However, if your property is located within a conservation area or if the extension is likely to impact the privacy or views of neighbours, Barnet Council will require a more detailed application. It’s always a good idea to check with the council before proceeding, as they can help clarify whether you need planning permission. At 4D Planning, we assist with the preparation of your application to ensure it complies with all local planning policies.
In addition to residential extensions, many property owners in N14 look to change the use of their property. This could mean converting a house into a small business, office space, or even a house of multiple occupation (HMO). Change of use applications are subject to planning approval to ensure that the new use aligns with the character of the area and does not create disruptions for the local community. Barnet Council considers various factors when assessing these applications, including potential noise, parking issues, and how the change might affect the surrounding area.
To make a change of use application, you’ll need to submit a detailed proposal to Barnet Council, explaining how the new use will work in the space, what changes (if any) will be made to the property, and the expected impact on the local environment. At 4D Planning, we help you prepare a clear and comprehensive application that increases your chances of success.
Barnet’s N14 area is home to Southgate Tube Station, which is a key landmark for local residents and commuters. Located on the Piccadilly Line, Southgate Station provides easy access to central London, making it a highly desirable area for residential development. The station is also surrounded by beautiful green spaces, such as Grovelands Park, a historic park with stunning mature trees and tranquil lakes. This combination of excellent transport links and access to green spaces makes N14 a popular area for homeowners looking to make improvements to their properties.
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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 N14. 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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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.
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
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.
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.