NEW BUILD DESIGN, PLANNING DRAWINGS, STRUCTURE AND PLANNING SUPPORT
New Build Plans, Planning Drawings, Structural Engineering and Town Planning Support
WEDRAWPLANS provides a complete new build design service for single houses and small developments. We prepare planning drawings designed for council review, produce Building Regulations drawing packages, coordinate structural engineering and calculations, and support the planning process with real town planning strategy. We serve London, Outer London and areas around the M25.
- Planning drawings built for approval and fast assessment
- Structural engineering included through coordinated design and calculations
- Town planning services and submission support
- Building Regulations drawings and contractor ready details
- London, Outer London and M25 coverage
Fastest way to start
WhatsApp the site postcode and a short description. If you have a sketch, site photos, or a land registry plan, attach it and we will advise next steps.
New build success formula
A new build wins when design quality, policy alignment, amenity standards, and buildable technical information all match. We coordinate planning, structure and technical detail so the application reads strong and the build stage is smoother.
Free fixed new build quote
Share your site details and receive a clear fixed fee proposal covering drawings, planning support and coordinated structural engineering.
New build projects we design
New build planning is not one template. Every site has policy, context, access, and neighbour impacts that shape what is realistic. We design proposals that look credible to planning officers, meet key standards, and remain buildable when you get to construction.
Single dwelling new build houses
Ideal for individual landowners and homeowners who want a high quality new build. We design the layout, massing, elevations and site plan to meet policy and amenity expectations, then support the application with clear drawings and planning strategy.
Replacement dwellings
Replacement houses often attract strong planning scrutiny on scale, character, and street scene. We design to justify the replacement and present it in a way officers can assess quickly.
Backland plots and garden developments
Backland sites require careful access, privacy, amenity space, refuse strategy, and a convincing relationship to neighbours. We focus on layout clarity, separation distances, and a defensible planning narrative.
Side plot infill and corner plots
Infill schemes are judged heavily on rhythm, materials, plot width, and impact on neighbouring windows and gardens. We design to fit the street and reduce objections.
Small developments and multi unit schemes
For 2 to 9 units, planning assessment expands into internal standards, refuse and cycle storage, servicing, and amenity. We coordinate drawings and strategy to reduce delays and avoid redesign.
Complex sites with constraints
Conservation settings, tight boundaries, unusual levels, and access limitations need a stronger strategy. We can advise whether a pre application approach is worth it and what evidence to prepare.
Who this page is built for
Homeowners building a single dwelling, landowners unlocking a plot, developers delivering a small scheme, and investors seeking a planning led design package with structure and town planning support. If the goal is approval plus a buildable set of drawings, you are in the right place.
Planning drawings for new builds, what we produce and why it wins approvals
New build planning decisions are heavily influenced by how clearly the proposal is presented. Strong drawings reduce officer uncertainty. When the proposal reads clean, policy aligned, and buildable, planning review becomes easier.
Existing context and site understanding
We capture what exists and what surrounds the site so the proposal has a clear baseline. This includes existing layout where relevant and a clear site relationship to neighbours and street.
Proposed floor plans and layouts
We produce clear proposed layouts that demonstrate practical rooms, circulation, access, and amenity. Layout clarity supports planning and later supports Building Control and build coordination.
Proposed elevations built for officer review
Elevations are where many new build applications are won or lost. We present proportion, materials logic, window placement, and massing so officers can assess character and impact quickly.
Sections to communicate height and massing
Sections clarify levels, ridge heights, eaves, and the relationship to neighbours. This reduces disputes about scale and supports officer confidence.
Site layout plan and servicing logic
We show access, parking where applicable, refuse location, cycle storage, and garden arrangements. This removes common reasons for refusal and condition delays.
Planning ready presentation structure
We keep drawings consistent and legible so assessment is faster. Better presentation reduces clarification requests and reduces the chance of officers reading the scheme as uncertain.
Planning strategy that avoids common traps
- Design quality first, then policy framing, then technical clarity
- Show scale and height clearly to reduce objections and officer concern
- Demonstrate neighbour consideration through layout and window logic
- Communicate servicing early: refuse, cycles, access and parking where relevant
- Use clear drawings so officers spend less time interpreting and more time assessing
Town planning services for new builds, real support not generic advice
New build outcomes are shaped by policy and officer judgement. Town planning support helps you choose the right application approach, anticipate objections, and respond effectively during determination. We provide planning support that connects directly to the drawings.
Planning strategy and feasibility
We review site constraints, likely policy issues, and design levers. The goal is to identify a proposal that is defensible, not just optimistic.
Pre application guidance when it makes sense
On sensitive sites, pre application advice can reduce risk. We advise what to submit, what to test, and how to interpret the response.
Submission support and coordination
We help ensure the drawing pack and supporting information are consistent, clear and ready for submission. This reduces invalidation risk.
Officer questions and amendments during determination
If officers request changes, we help develop practical amendments and updated drawings to keep the application moving.
Design statements and planning narrative support
Where needed, we support planning statements and design narratives that explain the proposal clearly and reduce refusal triggers.
Objection risk reduction
We design and present the scheme to reduce neighbour impact issues that often fuel objections: privacy, scale, outlook, and garden relationships.
Structural engineering included through coordinated design and calculations
New builds require structural design from early stages. Structure affects layout, spans, openings, foundations, and build costs. We include structural engineering coordination so your planning design transitions cleanly into Building Control and construction without contradiction.
Foundations and ground conditions logic
We coordinate structural approach with the likely ground scenario and site constraints. Foundation selection impacts programme and cost. The goal is a buildable design path, not guesses.
Load paths, beams and openings
We coordinate beams, bearings and structural logic around key openings, large glazing, and internal layout. This reduces redesign and supports a clean Building Control submission.
Roof structure and dormer or roof forms
Roof design is structural and architectural. We coordinate roof structure, spans, and load transfer so it remains buildable and consistent with elevations and sections.
Buildability and contractor clarity
Structural information is coordinated with drawings so contractors have clear guidance. This reduces on site uncertainty and reduces expensive changes.
Structural calculations suitable for Building Control
Calculations are coordinated with the drawing set. This alignment is what Building Control expects and what contractors need.
Coordination that reduces risk
When structure is considered early, planning layouts do not collapse later. That is how projects stay on programme and within budget.
Structural scope on typical new builds
- Foundation strategy coordination and key constraints review
- Load bearing wall and frame logic where applicable
- Steel beams, lintels and opening support coordination
- Floor joist coordination and stair opening logic
- Roof structure coordination and key junction intent
- Coordinated calculation package aligned with drawings
Why new build applications get refused and how we reduce the risk
New build refusals often follow predictable patterns. The strongest projects do not just look good, they present compliance clearly and remove uncertainty. Below are the major refusal triggers we design against.
Scale, massing and overdevelopment
If a scheme reads too large for the plot or dominant compared to neighbours, refusal risk rises. We balance floorspace with proportions and setbacks that read credible.
Poor design quality or weak street relationship
Officers assess character, rhythm and materials logic. We design elevations with proper proportion and a clear design story.
Amenity impact: privacy, outlook and daylight
Window placement, separation distances and massing can harm neighbour amenity. We design for defensible privacy and clear justification.
Parking, access and highways concerns
Many schemes fail on access geometry, visibility, servicing and parking assumptions. We present clear layout and realistic movement logic.
Confusing drawings or inconsistent information
If officers cannot quickly interpret the proposal, risk rises. We keep drawings consistent, legible and aligned across plans, elevations and sections.
Weak planning narrative and policy alignment
A scheme can be acceptable but still refused if it is not framed properly. Town planning support helps present the logic clearly.
The practical goal
A new build application succeeds when officers can quickly understand the proposal, see that key risks have been considered, and feel confident that the scheme is policy aligned and buildable. Our drawings and strategy are designed to create that confidence.
Technical packs, Building Regulations drawings, and what you need after planning
Planning approval is only the first milestone. To build, you need coordinated technical drawings for Building Control and contractor clarity. We can produce Building Regulations packs that turn planning intent into buildable detail.
Building Regulations drawing package
A technical drawing set that supports Building Control approval, including plans, sections, key construction build ups, and compliance notes.
Structural information aligned with drawings
Structural calculations and coordinated beam and load logic that match the drawings. This is essential for a smooth Building Control process.
Fire safety and life safety intent
Fire strategy intent is shown through layouts, protected routes, and key compliance notes appropriate to the project scale.
Thermal and fabric performance intent
Insulation build ups and junction intent are coordinated so the design can comply and be built without guesswork.
Drainage and practical build coordination
We coordinate typical requirements such as drainage intent and practical routing considerations so contractors do not face avoidable surprises.
Contractor ready clarity
The goal is a set of drawings that a contractor can price and build from with fewer questions and fewer changes.
What is included in a typical full package
Planning drawings, planning support where needed, Building Regulations drawings, coordinated structural engineering and calculations, and practical revision support as the project moves from concept to approval to build stage.
Our new build process and timeline
New builds move best when the steps are clear. We keep the process simple: understand the site, design a scheme that is policy aligned, prepare a strong submission pack, then coordinate technical drawings after planning.
STEP 1
Site review, feasibility and planning strategy
We review the site, constraints, and goals. We advise the most realistic planning route and what information will strengthen the proposal.
STEP 2
Concept design and pre submission refinement
We design the scheme with massing, layout, amenity and street relationship in mind. Refinement happens before submission so the final pack is strong.
STEP 3
Submission pack, coordination and next stage technical
We prepare the planning pack, support officer questions, and after approval we move into Building Regulations drawings and structural coordination.
What you can prepare to speed up your quote
- Site address and postcode
- Any sketches or idea of floors and size
- Site photos and access points
- Any planning history if known
- Any constraints: conservation area, listed context, tight boundaries, access limits
Coverage: London, Outer London and the M25
Our service is not limited to Central London. We cover all London boroughs, Outer London locations, and surrounding areas around the M25. If your site is in a commuter area near London, we can still support your new build drawings, planning strategy and coordinated structural work.
London borough coverage
Full coverage across all boroughs. We also create borough specific pages to support local relevance and to make it easy for clients to find us in search.
Outer London and surrounding authorities
We support projects around the M25 and in nearby areas where clients need a strong design package and planning support. If you are not sure, submit your postcode and we will confirm.
New build plans FAQ
Do you do planning drawings only, or full packages
We can do planning drawings only, or full packages including Building Regulations drawings, coordinated structural engineering and calculations, plus town planning support depending on your needs.
Do you include structural engineering
Yes. We include structural engineering coordination so the calculations and structural intent align with the drawings for Building Control and construction.
Do you provide town planning services
Yes. We support planning strategy, policy alignment, submission coordination, and officer responses when amendments are needed.
Can you help with backland and infill sites
Yes. These sites often need a stronger layout and privacy approach. We focus on access, amenity, neighbour impacts, and a clear submission pack.
Do you work in Outer London and around the M25
Yes. We cover London, Outer London and M25 areas. Submit your postcode and we will confirm the best approach.
How do I get started
Use the form, call, or WhatsApp. Provide a site postcode, what you want to build, and any constraints. We will advise next steps and issue a fixed quote.
What is the fastest way to get a quote
WhatsApp is fastest. Send the site postcode, a short description, and photos of access and the plot. We can reply quickly with next steps.
Can you produce Building Regulations drawings after planning
Yes. After planning we can produce Building Regulations drawings with coordinated structural information and practical detail for Building Control.
Ready to start your new build project
Get a fixed quote for new build planning drawings with structural engineering and town planning support. We cover London, Outer London and areas around the M25.
Tip: include the site postcode and one sentence describing the scheme. Example: single new build house on side plot, two storey plus loft, parking required.