I hired NSP Architectural to produce drawings and put in planning permission for an upcoming rear extension and they have been nothing short of superb. I was impressed from Nathan's first visit as he was so professional and sought to gain a thorough understanding of the job and gave great advice on how to approach the planning application to achieve what we wanted. The drawings were done in a timely manner and Nathan was more than happy to discuss my queries with a follow up video call. The planning permission went through smoothly and Nathan recommended builders and dealt with the structural engineer to make sure everything was aligned with our plans.
Service · Applications, PD & certificates
Planning, handled for you.
A strong design needs the right planning strategy
Why open-plan
A great design only counts once it's approved.
The planning system can be daunting, and a weak or incomplete application is the most common reason projects get delayed or refused. We take it off your hands: working out the right route, preparing the drawings, and managing the submission. Because we design with the local planning context in mind from day one, the scheme we submit is already shaped to stand the best chance, rather than being squeezed to fit the rules afterwards.
Done well, it's not just knocking through. It's about light, sightlines and zones that feel distinct without walls, and that's where good design earns its keep.
The right route
Full planning, permitted development or a certificate, we identify what your project needs.
Drawings & documents
Scaled plans, elevations and any supporting statements, prepared to validation standard.
We manage submission
We submit through the portal and handle the back-and-forth with the case officer.
Local knowledge
We know how councils across Essex, Havering and Thurrock tend to approach schemes.
What we prepare
Planning routes we can assist with
Not every project needs a full planning application. Part of our job is finding the simplest, surest path to a yes. Here's what that can involve.
Householder applications
The standard route for most extensions and alterations to a home. We prepare the full drawing set and submit it on your behalf.
Lawful development certificates
Formal confirmation that permitted development work is lawful, useful for peace of mind and when you come to sell.
Pre-application advice
For trickier sites, an early conversation with the council can flush out concerns. We can prepare and manage a pre-app enquiry where it helps.
Supporting documents
Where a scheme calls for a design and access statement, heritage note or other supporting material, we prepare it as part of the package.
Permitted development
Many projects can be built without a full application. We confirm whether yours qualifies and design it to stay within the permitted limits.
From sketch to submission
How your design develops
A scheme grows from a first hand sketch into the scaled plans and elevations a council needs to make a decision.
Reviews & trust
Homeowners who chose us
and were glad they did.
Most of our work comes through recommendations and reviews. Here's what clients across Essex say about working with NSP Architectural.