Planning permission and building warrants can feel confusing when you are starting a home project. We help clarify the process by preparing the drawings and design information you need to move your project forward with confidence.
Blue Door Architecture supports homeowners with planning applications, building warrant drawings, and technical design stages for extensions, renovations, attic conversions, and bespoke residential projects across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Central Scotland.
Planning & Building Warrant Drawings
Not every project needs planning permission, but many extensions, alterations, conversions and conservation area projects do. We can help you understand what may be required and prepare the drawings and information needed for submission.
Do you need planning permission?
A building warrant is separate from planning permission and focuses on technical compliance with building standards in Scotland. Many home extensions, attic conversions, structural alterations and significant renovation works need a building warrant before construction can begin. We can prepare the drawings and information needed for this stage.
Building warrant drawings in Scotland
Technical design and construction information
As the design develops, more detailed information may be needed for construction, pricing and coordination with builders or other consultants. We can support the project as it moves from approval drawings into more detailed design.
Useful Planning & Building Warrant FAQs
What is the difference between planning permission and a building warrant?
How long does the design process take?
How much information do I need before contacting an architectural designer?
Need drawings for a planning permission or building warrant?
Tell us about your project, and we can help you understand the next step.
Planning drawings usually explain the existing property, the proposed changes and how the design relates to its surroundings. Clear drawings can help the local authority, neighbours and other stakeholders understand the proposal.
Planning drawings for home projects
Understanding our fees
Architectural design fees vary depending on the size, complexity and stage of your project. You can read more about how we approach fees here.