# DrawingsDirect > MCIAT-chartered planning and building-regulation drawings for London homes — extensions, lofts and conversions. Fixed fees, drawings in 7 days, free redraws to approval, all 33 London boroughs. DrawingsDirect is an MCIAT-chartered architectural-technologist drafting practice (not an architect) producing council-accepted planning and building-regulation drawings for London homes at roughly 30% lower fee than an architect. Fixed fees, drawings in about 7 days, free redraws to approval, ~96% first-time approval, all 33 London boroughs. Contact: 020 7864 7245 · hello@drawingsdirect.co.uk · https://drawingsdirect.co.uk. ## Services - [Planning Permission](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/planning-permission): Chartered planning drawings and application management for every London borough. - [Planning Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/planning-drawings): Existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections, formatted to your borough. - [Architectural Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/architectural-drawings): The complete technical design service, from first concept to construction detail. - [Building Regulations Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/building-regulations-drawings): Full-plans construction packages with structural calculations, coordinated in-house. - [Loft Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/loft-conversion-drawings): Dormer, mansard, hip-to-gable and Velux lofts — drawn, checked and approved. - [House Extension Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/house-extension-drawings): Rear, side-return, wraparound, double-storey and basement extensions, drawn to approve. - [Dormer Loft Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/dormer-loft-conversion-drawings): Box and L-shaped rear dormers — London's most common loft, drawn to approve. - [Mansard Loft Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/mansard-loft-conversion-drawings): A full roof rebuild for maximum space — the loft of choice in conservation areas. - [Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/hip-to-gable-loft-conversion-drawings): Extend a hipped roof to a full gable end — more space for semis and end-of-terrace homes. - [Rear Extension Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/rear-extension-drawings): Single-storey rear extensions drawn, checked and approved — kitchen-diner to larger prior-approval scheme. - [Side Return Extension Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/side-return-extension-drawings): Infill the side alley beside your terrace to widen the kitchen without losing an inch of garden. - [Wraparound Extension Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/wraparound-extension-drawings): A rear extension and side return combined into one L-shaped ground floor. - [Double Storey Extension Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/double-storey-extension-drawings): A two-storey side or rear addition, designed to match your roofline and satisfy neighbour-amenity rules. - [Basement Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/basement-conversion-drawings): Cellar conversions and new-dig basements, engineered and drawn to approve. - [Garage Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/garage-conversion-drawings): Integral and attached garages converted to living space, checked and drawn to approve. - [Flat Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/flat-conversion-drawings): Houses converted into self-contained flats, drawn for planning and building regs. - [Lawful Development Certificate Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/lawful-development-certificate-drawings): Prove your permitted development work is lawful — without a full planning application. - [Change of Use Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/change-of-use-drawings): C3 to C4, flat conversions and prior-approval routes — change of use, drawn and evidenced. - [HMO Conversion Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/hmo-conversion-drawings): C4 small HMOs and sui generis large HMOs — drawn to licensing and Article 4 planning standards. - [Structural Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/structural-drawings): Steel beams, load-bearing walls and foundations, calculated and drawn in-house. - [Floor Plans](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/floor-plans): Laser-measured floor plans, drawn to scale, ready in days. - [Measured Building Survey](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/measured-building-survey): The millimetre-accurate survey your extension or loft is designed and built from. - [New Build Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/new-build-drawings): From feasibility to building regs — a new London home, drawn by one team. - [Garden Room Drawings](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/garden-room-drawings): Garden rooms and garden offices, checked against permitted development and drawn to build. ## Services by London borough Every silo service has a per-borough page covering that council's conservation areas, Article 4 directions and local design guidance: - [Planning Permission — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/planning-permission/councils) - [Planning Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/planning-drawings/councils) - [Architectural Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/architectural-drawings/councils) - [Building Regulations Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/building-regulations-drawings/councils) - [Loft Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/loft-conversion-drawings/councils) - [House Extension Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/house-extension-drawings/councils) - [Dormer Loft Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/dormer-loft-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Mansard Loft Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/mansard-loft-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/hip-to-gable-loft-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Rear Extension Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/rear-extension-drawings/councils) - [Side Return Extension Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/side-return-extension-drawings/councils) - [Wraparound Extension Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/wraparound-extension-drawings/councils) - [Double Storey Extension Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/double-storey-extension-drawings/councils) - [Basement Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/basement-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Garage Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/garage-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Flat Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/flat-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Lawful Development Certificate Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/lawful-development-certificate-drawings/councils) - [Change of Use Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/change-of-use-drawings/councils) - [HMO Conversion Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/hmo-conversion-drawings/councils) - [Structural Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/structural-drawings/councils) - [Floor Plans — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/floor-plans/councils) - [Measured Building Survey — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/measured-building-survey/councils) - [New Build Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/new-build-drawings/councils) - [Garden Room Drawings — by London borough](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/garden-room-drawings/councils) ## Guides - [How Much Do Planning Drawings Cost in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-much-do-planning-drawings-cost-london): What planning drawings cost in London in 2026 — fixed-fee ranges for permitted development, full planning and building regs packages, and what drives the price. - [Loft Conversion Cost in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/loft-conversion-cost-london-2026): 2026 loft conversion costs in London — dormer, mansard and hip-to-gable price ranges, drawing and approval fees, and how to keep the whole project on budget. - [How Much Does a House Extension Cost in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/house-extension-cost-london-2026): 2026 house extension costs in London — single and double-storey, side-return, wraparound and kitchen extensions, plus drawing, planning and building-regs fees explained. - [Permitted Development in London, Decoded (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/permitted-development-london-explained): What permitted development actually covers in London — extension and loft limits, why a Lawful Development Certificate matters, and where Article 4 removes your rights. - [Building Control in London: A Survival Guide (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/building-control-london-guide): How building control works in London — Full Plans vs Building Notice, the inspections that matter, and why building regs are separate from planning permission. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-loft-conversion-london): When a London loft conversion is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — volume limits, dormers, conservation areas and Article 4, explained. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Rear Extension in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-rear-extension-london): When a London rear extension is permitted development, when Prior Approval applies, and when you need full planning permission — depth limits, height and Article 4, explained. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Garage Conversion in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-garage-conversion-london): When a London garage conversion is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — internal vs external works, Article 4, flats and building regs, explained. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Side Return Extension in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-side-return-extension-london): When a London side return extension is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — side vs wraparound, width and height limits, conservation areas. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Basement Conversion in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-basement-conversion-london): When a London basement conversion is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — cellar conversion vs new-dig basement, lightwells, and building regs. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Two-Storey Extension in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-double-storey-extension-london): When a London two-storey extension is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — rear and side depth, height, the 7m boundary rule and neighbour impact. - [Do I Need a Lawful Development Certificate in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-a-lawful-development-certificate-london): When you need a Lawful Development Certificate for a London home project — how an LDC proves permitted development, what it costs in time, and why lenders and buyers ask for one. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Change of Use in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-change-of-use-london): When a London change of use needs planning permission and when the Use Classes Order allows it — commercial to residential, HMOs, offices to flats and prior approval, explained. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for an HMO in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-an-hmo-london): When a London HMO needs planning permission — small C4 vs large sui generis HMOs, Article 4 directions, licensing, and why the planning and licensing systems are separate. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-a-garden-room-london): When a London garden room or outbuilding is permitted development and when it needs planning permission — height, curtilage, boundary and use limits, and the sleeping rule. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Driveway in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-a-driveway-london): When a London driveway or front-garden hardstanding needs planning permission — the 5m² permeable-surface rule, dropped kerbs, and why the two approvals are separate. - [Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-a-party-wall-agreement-london): When the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to a London home project — the notices, the 3m and 6m rules, and why a party wall award is separate from planning permission. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-solar-panels-london): When roof and ground solar panels are permitted development in London and when they need planning permission — the 200mm projection rule, conservation areas and listed buildings. - [How Long Does Planning Permission Take in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-long-does-planning-permission-take-london): The real timeline for planning permission in London — the 8-week and 13-week statutory targets, prior approval and lawful-development periods, and what actually causes delay. - [Do I Need Building Regulations Approval in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-building-regulations-approval-london): When a London home project needs building regulations approval — the difference from planning permission, full plans vs building notice, and why a completion certificate matters. - [What Happens If You Build Without Planning Permission in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/what-happens-if-you-build-without-planning-permission-london): The real consequences of building without planning permission in London — enforcement notices, the time limits for immunity, retrospective applications and how to put it right. - [Do I Need Planning Permission to Convert a House into Flats in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-to-convert-a-house-into-flats-london): Converting a London house into flats almost always needs planning permission — the change of use, space and amenity standards, and the building regs that make or break a conversion. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Fence or Wall in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-a-fence-or-wall-london): When a London fence, wall or gate needs planning permission — the 2m and 1m height rules next to a highway, conservation areas, listed buildings and boundary responsibilities. - [How Much Do Architectural Drawings Cost in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-much-do-architectural-drawings-cost-london): What architectural and planning drawings actually cost in London in 2026 — fixed fees by project type, the three package tiers, and why drawing fees are not build costs. - [What's Included in an Architectural Drawings Package? (London)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/what-is-included-in-an-architectural-drawings-package-london): Exactly what a London architectural drawings package includes — planning drawings, building regulations drawings, structural calculations and construction detail, and what each set contains. - [Loft Conversion Types Explained: A London Homeowner's Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/loft-conversion-types-explained-london): Compare loft conversion types London homeowners actually build — rooflight, dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and L-shaped. Space, cost, PD vs planning explained. - [Side Return vs Wraparound Extension: A London Homeowner's Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/side-return-vs-wraparound-extension-london): Side return vs wraparound extension London compared — footprint, light, cost bands, permitted development vs planning and party wall implications for terraces. - [Planning Drawings vs Building Regulations Drawings: The London Homeowner's Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/planning-drawings-vs-building-regulations-drawings-london): Planning drawings vs building regulations drawings explained for London homes: what each set contains, who approves them, the order they come in, and how a coordinated package works. - [How Long Does a Loft Conversion Take in London? The Full Timeline](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-long-does-a-loft-conversion-take-london): How long does a loft conversion take in London? The full week-by-week timeline: design and drawings, planning or LDC, building regs, party wall and the build itself, plus what causes delays. - [Architect vs Architectural Technologist in London: Who Should Draw Your Extension?](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/architect-vs-architectural-technologist-london): Architect vs architectural technologist in London explained: roles, chartered bodies, who can submit planning and building-regs drawings, and typical fees for a home extension or loft. - [How to Get Planning Permission in London: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-to-get-planning-permission-london-step-by-step): How to get planning permission in London, step by step: check permitted development and Article 4, survey, drawings, pre-app, submit via the Planning Portal, validation, consultation and decision. - [Dormer Loft Conversion Cost in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/dormer-loft-conversion-cost-london): What a dormer loft conversion costs in London in 2026 — realistic build, drawing and council-fee ranges, what drives the price, and how to budget without surprises. - [Basement Conversion Cost in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/basement-conversion-cost-london): What a basement conversion costs in London in 2026 — realistic build, drawing and council-fee ranges, what drives the price, and how to budget without surprises. - [Mansard Loft Conversion Cost London: A 2026 Price Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/mansard-loft-conversion-cost-london): What does a mansard loft conversion cost in London in 2026? Illustrative build ranges, drawings and planning fees, and why mansards almost always need full planning. - [Garage Conversion Cost London: A 2026 Price Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/garage-conversion-cost-london): What does a garage conversion cost in London in 2026? Illustrative build ranges, drawings and building-regs fees, and when you need planning permission. - [Side Return Extension Cost in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/side-return-extension-cost-london): What a side return extension costs in London in 2026 — build price per m², glazing and kitchen fit-out, plus drawings, planning and building-regs fees explained. - [HMO Conversion Cost in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/hmo-conversion-cost-london): What an HMO conversion costs in London in 2026 — build works, licensing fees, Article 4 change-of-use planning, and the space and amenity standards that drive the budget. - [Conservation Area Extension Rules in London (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/conservation-area-extension-rules-london): How conservation area status changes what you can build in London — removed permitted development, dormers, materials, roof forms and rooflights, plus how to win approval. - [Article 4 Directions in London, Explained (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/article-4-direction-london-explained): What an Article 4 direction is, how it removes permitted development in London, how to check if your address is covered, and what it means for your extension or conversion. - [Basement Conversion Planning Permission in London (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/basement-conversion-planning-permission-london): When a London basement conversion needs planning permission and when it is permitted development — lightwells, front excavations, party wall, structure and building regs explained. - [Two-Storey Side Extension Planning Permission in London (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/two-storey-side-extension-planning-london): When a two-storey side extension needs planning permission in London, why permitted development rarely covers it, and how the 45-degree daylight test and matching materials decide approval. - [What Is a Measured Building Survey? (London Guide, 2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/what-is-a-measured-building-survey-london): What a measured building survey London is, what it captures, the laser and point-cloud methods used, when you need one, and how it feeds accurate planning and building-regs drawings. - [New Build House Planning Permission in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/new-build-house-planning-permission-london): How to get new build house planning permission in London in 2026 — infill and backland plots, garden land, the policy and design tests, pre-app, the drawing set required and typical timeline. - [The Planning Appeal Process in London After a Refusal (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/planning-appeal-process-london): Refused planning permission in London? A clear 2026 guide to the planning appeal process — PINS routes, the householder deadline, grounds, costs and whether to resubmit instead. - [Larger Home Extension Prior Approval in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/prior-approval-larger-home-extension-london): A 2026 guide to the larger home extension prior approval route in London — the 6m and 8m permitted development limits, the neighbour consultation scheme, evidence and timescales. - [Listed Building Consent in London: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/listed-building-consent-london): How listed building consent works in London — what Grade I, II* and II mean, when consent is needed for internal and external works, penalties, and the drawing set required. - [How to Discharge Planning Conditions in London (2026 Guide)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/how-to-discharge-planning-conditions-london): A practical 2026 guide to the discharge of planning conditions in London — pre-commencement versus standard conditions, the approval-of-details application, fees, timescales and why starting early is risky. - [Community Infrastructure Levy in London: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/community-infrastructure-levy-london-guide): How the Community Infrastructure Levy works in London in 2026 — which developments trigger CIL, Mayoral vs borough charges, self-build and householder exemptions, and how to claim them. - [Structural Calculations Explained: A London Homeowner's Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/structural-calculations-explained-london): What structural calculations are, when a London project needs them — steel beams, load-bearing walls, loft floors, extensions — and how they pair with building-regulations drawings and Building Control. - [How Much Does a Rear Extension Cost in London? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/rear-extension-cost-london): What a single-storey rear extension costs in London in 2026 — build cost per sqm, drawing and planning fees, structural, party wall, VAT, and what swings the price. - [Wraparound Extension Cost in London (2026): The Honest Numbers](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/wraparound-extension-cost-london): What a wraparound (L-shaped rear plus side-return) extension really costs in London in 2026: build cost per sqm, glazing, steel, planning, party wall and totals. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for an Outbuilding in London?](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-an-outbuilding-london): When a London garden office, gym or studio needs planning permission — the real Class E permitted development limits, Article 4 and conservation traps, and building regs. - [Do I Need Planning Permission for a Porch in London?](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/do-i-need-planning-permission-for-a-porch-london): When a London porch needs planning permission and when Class D permitted development covers it — the 3sqm, 3m height and 2m boundary limits, plus building regs. - [Retrospective Planning Permission in London: How It Works (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/retrospective-planning-permission-london): How retrospective planning permission works in London — the s73A application process, the new 10-year enforcement rule, certificates of lawfulness, and the drawings you need. - [Tree Preservation Orders and Planning in London: What Protected Trees Mean for Your Extension](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/tree-preservation-orders-and-planning-london): How Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area trees affect London extensions — checking the TPO register, the 6-week notice, Root Protection Areas and penalties for illegal felling. - [What Is a Design and Access Statement? A London Homeowner's Guide](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/what-is-a-design-and-access-statement-london): What a Design and Access Statement is, when your London planning application needs one, what it must cover under the DMPO 2015, and how a strong DAS wins approval. - [Planning Enforcement in London: What Happens If You Build Without Permission](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/planning-enforcement-london-guide): How planning enforcement works in London — the council's notices and powers, the new 10-year time limit, how to appeal, and how to regularise unauthorised work. - [Which Trades Do You Need for a London Renovation? (2026)](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/guides/which-trades-do-you-need-for-a-london-renovation): Which trades a London renovation needs, the order they work in, what each one must be registered with, and why the drawings have to come before any of them. ## Case studies - [Side-Return Extension in Ealing, Approved First Time](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/case-studies/side-return-extension-ealing): Ealing · Approved first time, no amendments - [Mansard Loft Conversion in Wandsworth](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/case-studies/mansard-loft-wandsworth): Wandsworth · Approved without amendment ## Coverage All 33 London boroughs: Ealing, Wandsworth, Bromley, Barnet, Harrow, Richmond, Camden, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Haringey, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Greenwich, Lewisham, Croydon, Redbridge, Enfield, Hounslow, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, Brent, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Bexley, Hillingdon, Barking & Dagenham, City of London. ## More - [All services](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/services) - [Areas we cover](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/london/areas) - [Sitemap](https://drawingsdirect.co.uk/sitemap.xml)