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 BR1 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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.
Whether you're looking to extend your home or convert your property to a new use, the planning permission process in the BR1 area, which is part of the Lewisham Council district, follows a clear set of rules and regulations. First, you need to determine whether your project falls under permitted development. This means that your extension or change of use could be approved without needing full planning permission, as long as it meets specific guidelines. For example, residential extensions like small conservatories or loft conversions may not need a full application if they stay within certain size limits.
If your project doesn't fall under permitted development, then you'll need to submit a formal planning application to Lewisham Council. Residential extensions are carefully reviewed to ensure they blend well with the surrounding environment and do not negatively impact neighbours or the streetscape. If you're applying for a change of use—for example, converting a residential property into a small business or vice versa—the council will assess factors such as traffic, local services, and how the change aligns with broader development plans in the BR1 area. It’s important to show that your project will enhance the community and fit seamlessly with the existing property mix.
Planning permission applications can take several weeks or even months to process, and it’s important to provide all required documentation, including drawings, elevations, and details about the impact of your proposed development. Lewisham Council will then assess whether your plans meet the borough’s planning policies, considering issues like sustainability, design, and the impact on neighbours and the local community.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens, located near the BR1 area, is one of the most unique cultural landmarks in London. The museum is home to a vast collection of art, natural history, and musical instruments, and its beautiful gardens offer stunning views of the city. This popular spot is not only a cultural hub but also a reminder of the diverse history of the area, making BR1 a desirable place for both residents and visitors.
If you're considering a project in the BR1 area, the planning permission process can seem daunting, but with expert support from 4D Planning, you can rest assured that your application will meet all the necessary requirements. Contact us today to get started on your planning journey in the Lewisham borough.
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Conversion into flats
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Single storey extension
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Roof extension/ loft conversion
If you have been refused planning permission by Lewisham 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 BR1. We can help you and give you the advice you need to obtain planning permission and building control approval.
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 Lewisham 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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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
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.
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.