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 N3 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.
Many homeowners in the N3 area of Barnet seek to extend their homes to accommodate growing families or create more living space. Whether you’re looking to build a new room, expand your kitchen, or add a conservatory, it’s important to determine whether your proposed extension requires full planning permission or if it falls under permitted development.
While smaller projects may be considered under permitted development, any significant changes—particularly those that affect the exterior appearance of your home or the surrounding environment—will likely require planning permission. Barnet Council assesses applications based on several factors, including the size and design of the extension, its impact on neighbouring properties, and how it fits with the overall character of the area. It’s especially important to ensure that your extension doesn’t affect the privacy or light of surrounding homes. At 4D Planning, we help property owners in N3 prepare clear and detailed applications, ensuring they comply with local regulations and have the best chance of success.
In addition to residential extensions, many property owners in N3 also require planning permission for a change of use. This could involve converting a house into a small business, a shop into an office, or a residential property into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO). Changing the use of a property often requires careful consideration, as it can affect local traffic, parking, and the overall character of the neighbourhood.
Barnet Council requires detailed plans for any proposed change of use, and applications are assessed to ensure they align with the borough’s policies. For example, converting a house into a commercial property could raise concerns about increased foot traffic or noise, while changing a family home into an HMO might affect parking and overall community dynamics. At 4D Planning, we provide professional advice and support to help you present a thorough and well-supported application, addressing any potential concerns the council may have.
An interesting landmark in Barnet’s N3 area is The Stephens House and Gardens (formerly known as Avenue House). Located in Finchley, this historic property is set within 7 acres of beautiful gardens and offers a glimpse into Barnet’s rich history. The house, built in the 19th century, was once the home of Henry Stephens, a prominent Victorian inventor. Today, the site is open to the public, offering peaceful walks through its gardens, along with the opportunity to explore its history through the museum and exhibitions. This historic site serves as a perfect example of the N3 area's unique combination of green spaces and local heritage.
If you are planning a residential extension or a change of use in Barnet’s N3 area, working with expert planning consultants like 4D Planning can help ensure that your application is properly prepared and stands the best chance of being approved. We’ll guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to 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 N3. 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.
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.
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.
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