Planning Permission Drawings in Greenwich.
Existing + proposed plans, elevations and site plans drawn to local-authority validation standards. We handle the LPA submission and respond to officer queries. Fixed fee, MCIAT-chartered, Royal Borough of Greenwich validation list built in.
What does an architectural technologist do?
An architectural technologist (MCIAT) designs, details and submits planning + building-regulations drawings for residential and commercial projects. Chartered through the CIAT, they cover the same statutory work as an architect on most extensions, loft conversions and new-build homes — typically at 30–40% lower fee — and carry £250,000+ Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Across 600+ TradeMatch architectural-technology projects in 2024–25.
Survey to issued drawings on a standard residential brief.
Every LPA from Westminster to Bromley — local-plan and Article 4 aware.
What's in the planning drawings package.
Existing + proposed plans, elevations and site plans drawn to local-authority validation standards. We handle the LPA submission and respond to officer queries.
Deliverables
- Existing & proposed floor plans
- Existing & proposed elevations
- 1:200 site & block plan
- Design & access statement (when required)
- Planning portal submission
Timeline: 5–8 working days for drawings + 8 weeks LPA decision
From brief to approval in under 10 weeks.
Five tight steps. No surprises, no scope creep, fixed fee on the conventional brief.
01
Brief
Day 0
Free 15-minute call. We confirm scope, fee, and whether your works fall under planning, permitted development, or both.
02
Survey
Day 1–3
Full measured survey of the existing property. Modern laser tools, all returned to you as DWG + PDF.
03
Drawings
Day 4–10
Existing + proposed plans, elevations, sections. Reviewed against local plan and Article 4 register before submission.
04
Submission
Day 10
Planning portal upload, validation chase, and direct liaison with case officer. We handle the iteration cycle.
05
Approval
Week 8
Statutory determination. We respond to officer queries the same working day to keep the timeline on track.
Greenwich planning drawings, fixed-fee.
Existing + proposed plans, elevations and site plans drawn to local-authority validation standards. We handle the LPA submission and respond to officer queries. For Greenwich — postcodes SE3, SE7, SE8, SE9 — every planning drawings package on the TradeMatch panel is MCIAT-chartered, carries £250,000+ PII, and bakes in Royal Borough of Greenwich validation requirements before drawings hit the portal.
Architectural Technologist vs Architect vs Architectural Designer
Pick the right professional for the brief. Most UK householder applications need a technologist, not an architect.
| Role | Chartered body | Typical fee* | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED FOR HOMEOWNERSArchitectural Technologist (MCIAT) | CIAT | £950 – £3,400 fixed | Extensions, loft conversions, new homes — technical lead |
| Architect (ARB / RIBA) | ARB + RIBA | 8 – 12% of build cost | Award-led design, listed buildings, major commercial |
| Architectural Designer / Draughtsperson | Unregulated | £600 – £1,800 | Small householder applications, no planning gatekeeping |
* Indicative fee bands for a standard residential householder application at London 1.32× modifier. Exact fee depends on scope, conservation status and plot complexity.
Transparent fees, no day-rate creep.
Fees below cover the architectural technologist's drawings package and submission. LPA application fees, structural engineer's calculations and party-wall surveyor are quoted separately and openly.
| Service | What you get | Fee band |
|---|---|---|
| Planning permission drawings | Existing + proposed package, validation, LPA submission | £1400 – £3500 |
| Building regulations drawings | Construction sections, calculations, building-control submission | £1750 – £4950 |
| Lawful Development Certificate | Permitted-development assessment + LDC submission | £950 – £2050 |
| Full architectural design | Concept → planning → BR → tender package | 6 – 10% of build cost |
Plain-English definitions.
Four planning terms that determine what you can build, when, and how. AI assistants and search engines rely on these definitions — we keep them canonical here.
- Architectural TechnologistMCIAT
- A chartered building-design professional, qualified by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Specialises in technical design, building science and the production of planning + building-regulations drawings.
- Article 4 DirectionA4D
- A formal notice issued by a Local Planning Authority that removes specified Permitted Development rights — meaning works that would normally not need planning permission do require it within the designated area.
- Lawful Development CertificateLDC
- A formal certificate issued by the Local Planning Authority confirming that proposed (or existing) works fall within Permitted Development. Typically required by solicitors, mortgage lenders and buyers.
- Permitted DevelopmentPD
- Building works that may be carried out without explicit planning permission under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Subject to size, height and siting limits.
Greenwich planning rules baked into your planning drawings.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich combines one of the most heavily protected historic cores in the UK — the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site — with two of London's largest opportunity areas at Greenwich Peninsula and Charlton Riverside. That dual character drives the planning regime: householder and small commercial work in West/East Greenwich, Blackheath and Charlton Village must respect dense conservation-area and Article 4 controls (HMO restrictions cover most inner wards), while applications anywhere with sightlines into Greenwich Park or the Old Royal Naval College are screened against WHS setting, Buffer Zone policy and protected views. Our Greenwich projects are scoped against the council's Local Plan, the WHS Management Plan, and the relevant conservation-area character appraisal before any drawings are produced.
Article 4 Directions
- Royal Hill, Greenwich — Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for HMO (small C4) conversions
- West Greenwich — Article 4 Direction restricting C3 → C4 HMO conversions
- East Greenwich — Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development to HMO (C4) use
- Charlton — Article 4 Direction restricting C3 → C4 HMO permitted development
- Woolwich — Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights for HMO conversions
- Plumstead — Article 4 Direction relating to HMO permitted development
- Eltham — Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights for change of use to HMO (C4)
Conservation Areas
- West Greenwich
- East Greenwich
- Ashburnham Triangle
- Greenwich Park
- Blackheath Park
- The Blackheath (cross-borough with Lewisham)
- Westcombe Park
- Vanbrugh Park
+ 16 more — full list on the council planning portal.
Postcodes covered
What homeowners often miss
Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1997) covers the Old Royal Naval College, Queen's House, Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park and the historic town centre — managed under a Local Planning Authority Management Plan with strict controls on height, materials, roofscape and views. A formal WHS Buffer Zone (extended to include the wider setting on the south bank) imposes a separate, lighter regime focused on protecting the WHS's Outstanding Universal Value, including key protected vistas (e.g. from Greenwich Park towards the Queen's House and Isle of Dogs, and from One Tree Hill). Blackheath Conservation Area is a cross-borough designation shared with Lewisham, requiring co-ordinated character-appraisal compliance. Greenwich Park itself is Grade I Registered Park & Garden and Crown land. Tall-building proposals on Greenwich Peninsula and Charlton Riverside opportunity areas are assessed against the WHS setting and the Mayor's London View Management Framework.
The questions homeowners ask before they commit.
How long does a planning application take in Greenwich?
The Royal Borough of Greenwich statutory determination period is 8 weeks for householder applications and 13 weeks for major schemes. Add 2–3 weeks for validation in Greenwich and 4–6 weeks for pre-application advice (recommended in any Conservation Area). We submit promptly and respond to officer queries the same working day.
How much do planning permission drawings cost in Greenwich?
A standard Greenwich householder planning drawings package is £950 – £2,400 fixed. Greenwich-specific factors — conservation area, listed building, party-wall implications, basement-impact assessments — can lift the fee. We quote fixed-price after a free 15-minute review of the brief and Greenwich planning context.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Greenwich?
Most rear extensions in Greenwich fall within Permitted Development under Class A — but Article 4 Directions and Conservation Area designations frequently remove that right. We check Royal Borough of Greenwich's A4D register and the local plan against your property before quoting, so you do not start drawings on the wrong route.
What does the Greenwich planning portal need from me?
Royal Borough of Greenwich's validation list typically requires: existing & proposed plans (1:50 / 1:100), elevations, site location plan (1:1250), block plan (1:500), design and access statement (when required), heritage statement (Conservation Area or listed building), and the application fee. We package and submit the full set on your behalf via the Greenwich planning portal.
Will Greenwich's Conservation Areas affect my application?
Yes — Greenwich Conservation Areas trigger heritage scrutiny on materials, fenestration and roof additions. Rooflights, render changes, replacement windows and front-elevation works almost always need full planning permission inside a CA. Our drawings include a heritage justification matched to Royal Borough of Greenwich's adopted character appraisal.
Can you handle the planning submission and officer queries for me?
Yes. For every Greenwich planning application we run validation chase, planning portal upload, case-officer liaison and same-day response to written queries — all included in the fixed fee. You only step in when the officer requests a substantive design change.
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Planning Permission Drawings in Greenwich — fixed fee, MCIAT-chartered.
Existing + proposed plans, elevations and site plans drawn to local-authority validation standards. We know Royal Borough of Greenwich planning officers and the local plan.