Planning & Design Support
We help homeowners design, plan, and secure permission for extensions, loft conversions or other home layout changes. From early advice to full planning submissions, we make the planning process clear, practical, and stress-free.
Contact us today using the form at the bottom of this page to talk to us about your project and how we can support you.
What can we help with?
Planning Advice
Clear, upfront advice on what you can build and whether planning permission is required. We assess your property, explain local planning rules, and help you understand your options before you commit.
Permitted Development
Support for projects that fall under permitted development, including advice on limits, best practice design, and applications for Lawful Development Certificates for peace of mind.
Planning Applications
Full preparation and submission of householder planning applications. We manage drawings, documents, and communication with the council to give your application the best chance of approval.
Layout Plans & Drawings
Professional plans and drawings suitable for planning applications, including existing and proposed layouts, elevations, and design solutions that respect the original building and neighbours.
Home Extensions & Alterations
Help with all types of residential projects, including:
Rear and side extensions
Loft conversions and dormers
Outbuildings and garden rooms
Porches and external alterations
Neighbour & Design Considerations
Advice on privacy, daylight, and neighbour impact, helping reduce objections and avoid common planning issues.
Guidance Beyond Planning
Clear advice on building regulations, next steps after approval, and common issues to watch out for before construction begins.
Simple, Straightforward, Professional
Whether you’re at the idea stage or ready to submit an application, we provide practical advice and clear drawings to help your project move forward with confidence.
About us…
Urbanist Group is a small, independent planning and design consultancy supporting homeowners with residential extensions, alterations, and development proposals.
We have over 11 years of experience working alongside and as part of local authority planning and engineering environments. This background provides a strong understanding of how planning decisions are made, how applications are assessed, and what local councils look for when reviewing proposals.
We focus on clear advice, practical design solutions, and well-prepared planning submissions. Every project is approached with an emphasis on policy compliance and good design— helping clients move through the planning process with confidence.
Working as a small consultancy allows us to offer a personal, straightforward service. Clients deal directly with the person preparing their drawings and managing their application, ensuring clear communication from the initial advice stage through to submission and decision.
We work with homeowners at all stages of the process, from early feasibility and permitted development advice to full planning applications, helping turn ideas into clear, deliverable proposals.
Contact Us
Interested in working together? Fill out the form below and provide as much detail as you can about your project and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!