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If you are considering an extension or conversion under Permitted Development limitations, you wont have to apply for an application; however, we would suggest applying for a Lawful Development Certificate. It will help you to regularize your development with Council approval. It will be a handy document when you are selling your property. 

It will depend on the description, scale, context, design and Local Authority requirements of your planning application. EP will be able to provide accurate fee proposal upon your requirements. 

Yes, If you live in a dwellinghouse and would like to extend your property more than 3 metres but less than 6 metres and no more than 3 metres high, you would need to apply for a prior approval application. Prior Approval applications are subject to neighboring consultancy scheme. 

Preparation of drawings and finalizing documents by EP would normally take 2-4 weeks, Upon submission of your application your Local Authority has 8 weeks to determine your application. Give or take it will take 10-12 weeks; however, more complex projects may take longer because extra assessments or reports may be needed to support your application; fully preparing the application may take more than 2-4 weeks. 

It will depend on the scope of your project. If you are doing any structural changes, you would need a structural engineer for the preparation of structural drawings. If you don't want to end up with any problems and EP can assist you with the preparation of technical design drawings. Also, you may need build-over agreement with the Local Water Company and Party Wall Agreement with your neighbors. Upon eliminating these stages, you will have to appoint a Building Control Body to check the quality of work during the construction stage and certify the work upon completion.