English Consulting Engineers 
One of the most popular ways to upsize is to build an extension. English Consulting Engineers provides the drawings and calculations for all elements of the building extension build from the foundations through to the roof. Our structural information complies with Building Control requirements and can be submitted to the local authority.
In the UK, permitted development rights allow householders to make alterations and extensions to their properties without the need to go through a full planning application. The allowable size of the extension is dependent on the property being extended. For a detached house the extension can extend 4m from the rear of the property and for semi-detached and detached houses it can extend 3m from the rear of the property.If applying for prior approval this can be increased to 8 and 6m respectively.
Do bear in mind that the above is a guideline only and an over-simplification of the rules. There are a number of requirements that have to be met to qualify for permitted development rights and if the criteria are not met then a full planning application has to be made. English Consulting Engineers Ltd will guide you through this complex process and advise if your project qualifies under permitted development rights.
At English Consulting Engineers we advise on applying for a lawful development certificate to confirm that the proposed works up to the point of construction are approved by the local authority which can be given to future buyers to tell them that all alterations to the property have been legally made. Works can start safe in the knowledge that they are not in breach of any planning laws.Future buyers may wish to see evidence of compliance for house alterations where full planning permission was not required.
Whilst there is no legal requirement to use an architect to produce and submit planning applications and drawings, appointing an architect should be considered. Their main focus is on the aesthetic and spatial awareness of the property therefore it is recommended to involve an architect for more complex projects. They can produce concepts which can be developed into detailed drawings and ensure that the project will be designed to the latest building regulation requirements.
At English Consulting Engineers we produce drawings for planning permission approval.
We are a forward thinking chartered engineers consultancy operating in South West London.
We are fully insured, guaranteeing a safe and reliable project completion.
20+ years experience operating internationally and in the UK.
