Clear, accurate drawings that let the planning authority understand your proposal — prepared and, if you like, submitted on your behalf.
Most building projects need planning permission before work can begin, and clear drawings are central to a smooth application. Orange Key prepares planning permission drawings for extensions, conversions, new builds and alterations across Berkshire and Oxfordshire — Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, Oxford, Abingdon and the surrounding areas.
Preparing planning drawings is part of our wider architectural design service, so your application is grounded in a design that is already thought through and buildable.
Planning drawings show how a proposed development affects an existing property or site, setting the existing building alongside the proposed changes. A typical pack includes:
These let planning officers assess how the proposal relates to its surroundings and whether it accords with local planning policy.
Alongside the drawings, we can manage the submission for you — coordinating the documents required and responding to any queries the planning authority raises during the determination period. Where needed, additional information such as a design statement or specialist consultant input can be arranged as part of the application.
Before drawings are prepared, we often work with you to develop initial proposals and explore what is achievable on the site. Considering planning policy, neighbouring properties and site constraints early helps reduce the likelihood of issues later. Once permission is granted, we prepare the building regulations drawings needed to build.
“Experience of the local planning authorities across Berkshire and Oxfordshire helps us prepare proposals that respond to both policy and the practicalities of the site.”
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Typically existing and proposed floor plans and elevations, a site location plan and block plan, plus a roof plan and supporting design information where relevant. We prepare the full pack to the standard local authorities expect.
Yes — as well as preparing the drawings we can manage the submission, coordinate the documents required and respond to queries during the determination period.
For most householder applications the determination period is around eight weeks from validation, though this varies between authorities and with the complexity of the proposal.
Not always — many smaller projects fall within permitted development. We assess whether permission is required early so you only apply when you need to.
Concept to planning, across Berkshire & Oxfordshire.
Learn more → 02Single & double-storey, side and wrap-around.
Learn more → 03Technical drawings to build and sign off.
Learn more → 04Land Registry–compliant lease & property plans.
Learn more →Tell us about your proposal in Berkshire or Oxfordshire — we'd be happy to prepare the drawings and manage the application.