There are generally five types of planning drawings or scale drawings and plans:
- Location Plans
- Floor Plans
- Roof Plans
- Elevations
- Sections
Location Plans
Sometimes known as ‘site location plans’ will show the exact location of the site to be developed along with the boundaries.
There are various criteria needed to meet the requirements of the local planning department. With our experience, our team will provide the exact formatting needed for your planning drawings.
Floor Plans
Floor plans show the relationships between existing/proposed rooms, spaces and other physical features.
Like all plans, the finished drawing must meet strict guidelines. It has to be readable, accurate and up-to-date. An identified scale must be stated (typically 1:50). All relevant measurements should also be displayed.
All drawings should be dated, titled and have location details. If the drawing has been revised then this too must be clearly stated.
Roof Plans
A roof plan is a drawn plan from above showing the proposal in context. Usually this would include: ridge lines, chimneys, rooflights, raised parapets and more contribute to perfect planning drawings.
Elevations
These will show the project before and after completion. Usually there are four main views including; front, rear, right and left.
Sections
A section drawing contains the view of the building when assumed to be cut across by a vertical plane. This type of drawing is mainly used to indicate the relationship between different spaces and levels of the building.
BUILDERS NEED THESE DRAWINGS TO PRICE AND BUILD THE PROJECT
Projects that require planning drawings:
Single-storey extensions when the proposed extension exceeds:
- 8m from the original rear wall for detached houses and up to 6m for semi-detached and terrace houses
A proposed extension covering more than 50% of the land around the existing property
- New dwellings
- Alteration of the external appearance of a house in a conservation area
- Converting a house into flats or splitting a house into 2 or more houses
- Changing the functional use of a building or land
- Changing or replacing boundaries, fences and railings that are:
– more than one metre high – next to a highway or more than two metres high
Additional Documents and Guidelines
This can include photographs, the correct scale, paper size, showing access points and prominent elements like tree locations when supplying your planning drawings.
So, there’s quite a lot more to getting your documentation correct. We offer a professional service, with many years’ experience, to make sure your project goes ahead smoothly.
Read more about drawing plans in Hertfordshire
If you have any questions about drawings for planning permission then please give the team a call: 01707 393 971 or email us.
HED have been working in the residential architectural sector for over 30 years. Drawing plans: single storey extensions, loft & garage conversions.
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