Planning Expertise You Can Trust

Local Knowledge That Makes the Difference

Having extensive experience across the Isle of Wight means we understand not only national planning policy but also local planning considerations.

We have built professional working relationships with officers across the Local Planning Authority and can arrange consultations with  Planning Officers, Listed Building Specialists, Conservation Officers, Tree Officers, Enforcement Officers, Environmental & Highways Consultees. 

Understanding local planning priorities allows us to identify potential issues early and prepare stronger applications.

Services

 

For convenience, we offer packaged service levels ranging from Basic and Express to Fully Managed. We can also provide tailored advice and bespoke services to meet your specific requirements.

We also offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

 

Basic - Full Planning assessment service 

 

 

  • Site Visit
  • Initial Site Appraisal
  • Planning History Check
  • Planning constraints on site
  • Permitted Development & Planning advice
  • Application requirements and timescale for process  
  • Retrospective planning & Lawful Development Certificate Advice
  • Development & Design Feasibility 

Price: From £300

 

 

 

     

     

     

    Professional - Express Plans for  Extensions 

     

     

    • Unlimited consultations and up to 3 design changes 
    • Full site appraisal, survey & measured building survey
    • 3D Concept designs
    • Site and location plans & scaled drawing plans showing existing and proposed developments  
    • Householder Planning Submission 
    • Planning applications:
    • House extensions (single Storey)
    • Loft and Garage Extensions/Conversions 

    Price: From £1500

     

     

     

     

    Professional - Express Plans for  Garden Structures & Annexes

     

     

    • Unlimited consultations and up to 3 design changes 
    • Full site appraisal, survey & measured building survey
    • 3D Concept designs
    • Site and location plans & scaled drawing plans showing existing and proposed developments  
    • Householder Planning Submission 
    • Planning Applications

    Price: From £1000

     

    Professional - Full Design and Management Package (Extensions, Conversions and householder developments)

     

    • Unlimited consultations and  design changes 
    • Full site appraisal, survey & measured building survey
    • 3D Concept designs
    • Site and location plans & scaled drawing plans
    • Planning advice
    • Pre-application discussions
    • Planning applications
    • Listed Building Consent (where applicable)
    • Building Regulations coordination
    • Structural engineer coordination
    • Conservation Officer liaison
    • Design & Access Statements
    • Project administration

    Price: From £2000

    Planning Enforcement Resolution

     

    • Review enforcement allegations
    • Liaise with enforcement officers
    • Prepare retrospective applications
    • Prepare immunity evidence
    • Submit appeals
    • Negotiate resolutions

    Price from: £600

     

    Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs)

    Proposed Lawful Development Certificate

    Used before development begins.

    Common examples:

    • Rear extensions
    • Loft conversions
    • Garden buildings
    • Garage conversions

    Existing Lawful Development Certificate

    Used where development or use already exists.

    Examples include:

    • Long-established residential use
    • Existing extensions
    • Commercial operations
    • Mixed-use premises

    Price from: £1000

    Listed building Consent & Conservation Area Applications

     

    • Unlimited consultations and up to 3 design changes 
    • Full site appraisal & measured building survey
    • Heritage led design
    • 3D Concept designs
    • Site and location plans & scaled drawing plans showing existing and proposed developments  
    • Heritage & Conservation Statements
    • Impact assessments 
    • Historic Significance & Justification
    • Householder Planning application and Listed Building application

    Price from: £1500

    Change of Use Applications - HMOs , commercial, retail, residential and mixed use development

    Full Assessments:

    • Principle of Development
    • Whether policy supports the proposed use.
    • Highway Impact
    • Parking, servicing and traffic generation.
    • Residential Amenity
    • Noise, disturbance and privacy impacts.
    • Economic Considerations
    • Potential loss of employment or retail premises.
    • Application submission 
    • Supporting documents for example, Planning Statement, Transport Assessment, Heritage Statement, Flood Risk Assessment

    Price from: £1500

     

    Professional Advice

    The most expensive planning mistakes often arise from assumptions that permission is not required. Before purchasing property, commencing works, or responding to enforcement enquiries, obtain a professional planning assessment.

    Early advice can identify:

    • Whether planning permission is required
    • Whether permitted development rights apply
    • Whether a Lawful Development Certificate is advisable
    • Whether enforcement risks exist
    • The likelihood of obtaining consent
    • The most cost-effective route to achieving your objectives

    A properly prepared application, supported by accurate drawings, planning analysis and supporting evidence, significantly increases the prospect of a successful outcome. 

    Pre-application Advice 

    Pre-application advice is most valuable before you commit to detailed designs or submit a planning application. Seeking advice at an early stage allows potential planning issues to be identified and addressed before significant time and money are invested.

    You should consider obtaining pre-application advice if:

    • You're considering buying land or a property and want to understand its development potential before making a purchase.
    • Your proposal is complex or unusual, or involves sensitive planning issues.
    • Your property is in a Conservation Area, Green Belt, National Landscape (AONB), or other protected location.
    • Your project affects a Listed Building or is located within its setting.
    • You're planning a major extension, new dwelling, change of use, or commercial development.
    • Your proposal has previously been refused planning permission, and you want to understand how it could be improved.
    • You want to minimise planning risk before commissioning architectural drawings, specialist surveys, or other technical reports.
    • You need confidence before investing in design fees, planning application costs, or construction.

    Why Seek Pre-Application Planning Advice?

    Seeking pre-application planning advice before submitting a planning application can save you time, money, and unnecessary delays. It provides an opportunity to identify potential planning issues at an early stage, allowing your proposal to be refined before significant costs are incurred.

    The Benefits of Pre-Application Advice

    • Understand Your Chances of Success
      Receive an informed assessment of whether your proposal is likely to comply with national and local planning policies.
    • Identify Potential Issues Early
      Discover planning constraints such as Green Belt, conservation areas, listed buildings, flood risk, protected trees, access issues, or neighbour impacts before progressing your design.
    • Save Time and Money
      Avoid investing in detailed architectural drawings and specialist reports until you're confident your project has a realistic prospect of success.
    • Develop the Right Strategy
      Understand whether your proposal is best pursued through planning permission, permitted development rights, a lawful development certificate, or another planning route.
    • Improve Your Chances of Approval
      Early professional advice can help shape your proposal to address planning concerns before an application is submitted, reducing the risk of refusal.
    • Plan with Confidence
      Gain a clear understanding of the likely planning process, timescales, costs, and documentation required so you can make informed decisions.
    • Reduce Risk
      Whether you're extending your home, converting a building, or undertaking a larger development, pre-application advice helps minimise uncertainty and gives you greater confidence before committing to the next stage of your project.

    Make Better Decisions Before You Invest

    Pre-application advice is an investment in good planning. By understanding the planning position at the outset, you can avoid costly mistakes, reduce delays, and ensure your project starts on the strongest possible footing.

    The earlier planning issues are identified, the easier and less expensive they are to resolve. Pre-application advice can help shape your proposal from the outset, reducing the likelihood of delays, redesigns, or unsuccessful planning applications.

    By seeking professional planning advice before progressing your project, you can move forward with greater certainty, a clear planning strategy, and a better understanding of the steps needed to achieve a successful outcome.

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    How to Get Pre-Planning Advice

    Through Your Local Planning Authority (Pre-Application Advice)

    Many local planning authorities offer a pre-application advice service. This typically involves:

    • Costly Architectural drawings and supporting plans
    • A written description of the proposed development
    • A fee, typically between £700 –£1500 for many residential projects (fees vary by authority)
    • A response time of approximately 4–8 weeks
    • Written feedback on the likelihood of obtaining planning permission

    Our Expert Planning Assessment Service

    At E Design and Planning, we've developed a streamlined alternative to help you understand your project's planning potential before committing to detailed design work. The difference is that you don't need architect drawings or a detailed written planning proposal and we can give you the answers in a day rather than 8 weeks

    Our service includes:

    • Same-day planning policy and site review
    • Planning constraints and opportunities analysis consultation with a planning expert
    • Written feasibility assessment
    • Site visits and Consultations with an a planning specialist 
    • Clear, practical recommendations and next steps
    • No architectural drawings required for the initial assessment
    • Fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs

     

     

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I build an extension without planning permission?

    Possibly. Many house extensions can be built under Permitted Development Rights (PDRs) without needing a full planning application, provided they meet specific criteria set out in planning legislation.

    However, whether your extension qualifies depends on several factors, including:

    • The type of property

    • The size of the extension

    • Its location on the site

    • Previous extensions to the property

    • Whether the property is listed or in a protected area

    • Whether permitted development rights have been removed

    Because the rules are detailed and mistakes can be costly, it is often advisable to obtain a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) before commencing works.

    Many residential and commercial projects can proceed without full planning permission.

    We advise on:

    • Loft conversions & roof Extensions

    • House extensions/outbuildings

    • Garage conversions

    • Space planning and interior design

    • Self contained granny annexes
    • Raised platforms and balconies
    • Garden landscaping and engineering operations

    • Householder and Commercial permitted development rights

    • Prior approval applications

    • Agricultural development

    We assess whether your proposal qualifies and prepare the necessary documentation where required.

    Mobile Homes & Caravans Under Permitted Development

    16 Jul 2026 08:34

    Many homeowners are aware that Permitted Development Rights can allow extensions and garden buildings without planning permission. However, fewer realise that, in certain circumstances, a mobile home or caravan can also be positioned within the garden of a dwelling and used as accommodation for family members.

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