Change of Use Planning
Change Of Use Planning Application
Clear Plans. Council-Ready Submissions.
For homeowners, landlords, investors and businesses — we prepare council-ready submissions to help you change how a property is legally used, without confusion or delays.
Residential conversions & annexes
Commercial use class changes
Investors & mixed-use projects
Is planning permission required?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no — we confirm the correct route (PD / Prior Approval / Planning) and advise you clearly.
We handle drawings + submission end-to-end
We prepare the drawings, forms and supporting info — then submit and respond to council queries where needed.
Fixed packages — clear scope
No surprises. You’ll know exactly what’s included before we start — then we guide you through the route.
Free design changes
Unlimited revisions on the layout — refine the plan until it feels right, at no extra cost.
Who we help
Built for homeowners, landlords, businesses & investors
Change of Use can feel technical. We keep it clear: confirm the route, prepare council-ready drawings, submit correctly, and guide you through.
Homeowners
- Annexes, home offices, small conversions
- Clear drawings that match council expectations
- Friendly guidance in plain English
Landlords & investors
- HMO layouts, multi-unit options, compliance-first packs
- Route clarity: Prior Approval vs Planning
- Fast comms, clean submissions
Recent project types
The routes & use classes we handle most often
Every case is different — but these are the common scenarios we prepare drawings and submissions for. If you’re unsure, we’ll confirm the right route during your quote.
Office → Residential
Retail → Studio / Clinic
Storage → Commercial
Mixed use (shop + living)
HMO layout + compliance
Small material change of use
Not sure which route applies?
Get clarity in plain English. We’ll review your situation and confirm whether this is likely PD, Prior Approval, or Planning.
Contact us now How it works
Clear steps. Fast decisions. Council-ready output.
We keep the process simple — confirm your route, prepare the right drawings, and help you submit correctly.
- Tell us your goal — what you want the property to be used as.
- Route check — PD / Prior Approval / Planning (we confirm properly).
- Survey & drawings — clean plans, elevations, supporting info.
- Submit + support — we guide you through council steps and queries.
What you’ll receive
- Council-ready drawings in a clean submission format
- Route clarity (so you don’t waste time on the wrong application)
- Free design changes — refine until it feels right
- Friendly, fast communication throughout
Common projects
Popular Change of Use scenarios we handle
These are common in the UK — but your local policy and site conditions matter. We’ll confirm the right route during your quote.
Residential
- Office-to-residential routes (where applicable)
- Annexes & separate living spaces
- Layouts for compliance-first submissions
Commercial
- Retail to studio / clinic / office-type use
- Mixed-use changes (shop + living)
- Submissions with clear scope & supporting drawings
Recent council-ready drawing examples
Tap a project to preview the type of output we prepare.
FAQs
Quick answers (without the jargon)
If you’re unsure, just contact us — we’ll confirm what applies to your property.
Do I always need planning permission for Change of Use?
Not always. Some changes may be permitted or covered by prior approval — but local policy and conditions matter.
We confirm the right route before you submit anything.
What drawings are typically required?
Commonly: existing + proposed plans, elevations, and supporting notes. The exact pack depends on route and council.
How long does the process take?
It varies by route and council workload. What we control is speed and clarity: fast drawings, clean submission,
and quick responses to questions.
Can you help if I’m a business (not residential)?
Yes — we support commercial and mixed-use projects, including use class changes and compliance-first submissions.
Ready to start?
Get clarity today — then submit properly.
Tell us what you want to change the property into. We’ll confirm the route and prepare a council-ready submission pack.
READY TO START?
Get a fixed-package quote
Tell us what you’re changing the property into. We’ll confirm the correct route (PD / Prior Approval / Planning) and outline the council-ready drawings you need.