Planning permission in Wheathampstead comes under St Albans City & District Council. Our experienced team have liaised with the council planning department over many years.
Wheathampstead has a fascinating history and a great number of fine homes. HED have worked in the village and surrounds many times over the years. We like to bring the best of what we do for every home owner.
Council Planning Permission Guidance
The council provides a substantial website which includes information on:
- Planning Policy
- Conservation and the Historic Environment
- Planning Enforcement
- Applications, Decisions and Appeals
- Planning FAQs
- Building Control
- What if your Plan Involves Demolition?
Give us a call if you would like any advice on any of the above. We’re happy to help at every stage of your building project.
Extension Designs
We offer considerable expertise in designing extensions and conversions in Wheathampstead, as well as all over Hertfordshire. We use the very latest Computer-Aided Design technology (CAD), to produce precise drawings for your home project. You’ll receive both digital pdf drawing files as well as paper copies.
HED detailed drawing plans include:
- Single & Two Storey Extensions
- Garage Conversions
- Porches
- Loft Conversions
PLUS
- Internal Alterations
- Conservatories & Orangeries
- Outbuildings
- New Builds
About Planning Permission in Wheathampstead
The St Albans council’s website does contain a lot of information.
Call us if you can’t find the answer to your question. We’re happy to help find answers for your planning application. You can call us 01707 393971.
Home Extension Designs Offers FREE Home Visits
One of our expert consultants can start your extension, conversion or alteration with a FREE home visit. He or she will be happy to listen carefully to all your ideas and all your requirements. The consultant will advise you on all the creative options so you have the full picture of making your dream home. All precisely within your project budget.
We’ll also discuss the council’s permissions policies, the regulations and requirements, which may or may not be needed. Along with our inside knowledge we’ll give budget build costs plus explain how our fee structure works.
FREE Quotations Provided
Once we’ve discussed your ideas and options, plus agreeing on a way forward, we will prepare our free quotation that details all your projects targets. We’ll also provide examples of our previous work on extensions, conversions etc, and any other relevant information you request.
Partnership Knowledge
As we have so many years of familiarity with the local tradespeople. we’ve worked with builders, decorators, electricians, designers and party wall experts. We’ll supply their contact details on request.
Cheaper Than Moving
An extension or conversion is a lot cheaper than moving these days and adds significant value to your home. We seek to make the most use of all the space for your home.
Find More Space
You may need a larger lounge, kitchen or bedroom; an extra room for the kids to play or relax in, a study, utility, bathroom, toilet or even an en-suite. We will find the maximum space for your needs and make sure that there is plenty of storage.
Planning officers will advertise the application; consult neighbours and perhaps other agencies if needed.
What is meant by a structural alteration?
Structural alteration is defined as ‘any change in the supporting members of a building’. This includes load-bearing walls, partitions, columns, beams or girders or any substantial change to the roof or exterior walls.
Seeking planning permission from any council can be stressful and prolonged. We aim to help support your planning application by giving best practice advice. If you currently have any questions then give us a call, we have a friendly and knowledgeable team.
