17 services · Sussex & Surrey
Residential
Extensions, conversions and whole-home projects for homeowners, with site visits across West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey.
Extensions
Planning Application Services
Drawings, Documents and Submission Handled For You. Sussex, Surrey and UK-Wide.
Why Clients Trust ArchEvolve With Their Planning Applications
Most refusals and delays come from weak drawings, missing documents or a scheme that ignores local policy. ArchEvolve is MCIAT-chartered, models every scheme in Revit and prepares the full application so the council receives a complete, policy-led submission first time.
- 15 years of experience
- 350 planning approvals secured
- 500 projects completed
- Revit 3D modelling as standard
- MCIAT-chartered accreditation
Our services
Planning Applications and Related Services
Every application starts with clear planning drawings and, where needed, a design and access statement. If you are unsure whether you need consent at all, our permitted development service checks first. Developers should see our planning applications for property developers.
20 services · Nationwide
Developers & Commercial
Planning and technical design for developers and commercial clients across England.
Developer services
Site & feasibility
15 services · Homeowners and developers
Planning & Drawings
From the first feasibility check to construction drawings, in the order a project needs them.
01Feasibility & survey
02Planning
03Technical & construction
Planning Applications: Getting It Right First Time
A planning application is judged on the drawings, the supporting documents and how well the scheme answers the local plan. Councils will not start the clock until an application is valid, so a missing location plan or an unclear elevation can cost weeks before an officer even looks at it. We prepare the drawings, assemble the documents, submit through the Planning Portal and deal with officer queries until a decision is issued.
Common challenges
- Applications returned as invalid because documents are missing
- Drawings that leave officers guessing about scale or materials
- Schemes that ignore the council's design guidance
- Neighbour objections over overlooking or loss of light
- Requests for amendments late in the determination period
- Refusals that could have been avoided with early advice
How ArchEvolve solves them
- Validation checklist for your council completed before submission
- Accurate scaled drawings produced from a 3D Revit model
- Design shaped by local plan policy and supplementary guidance
- Overlooking and daylight issues resolved at concept stage
- Officer queries answered quickly with revised drawings
- Pre-application advice recommended where policy risk is high
How an ArchEvolve Project Works
Every application follows a clear, stage-by-stage process from first conversation to decision notice.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your brief, site and budget, check the planning history of the property and confirm which type of application you need. Free, no obligation.
Policy Review
We review the local plan, design guides and any conservation area or listed building constraints that will shape what the council is likely to approve.
Concept Design
We model the scheme in 3D and produce Enscape visuals so you can agree the design before the planning drawings are finalised.
Planning Drawings
We produce the location plan, block plan, existing and proposed floor plans, elevations and sections at the scales your council requires.
Supporting Documents
We prepare the design and access statement where required and coordinate any specialist reports such as ecology, trees or flood risk.
Submission
We complete the forms, submit through the Planning Portal and track validation so the statutory determination period starts without delay.
Through to Decision
We liaise with the case officer, answer queries and issue amended drawings if requested, right through to the decision notice.
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Local to Sussex and Surrey, Available UK-Wide
Residential projects across West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey, with site visits and local planning knowledge. Developer and commercial projects are delivered across England.
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14Towns
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West Sussex11 towns
Developer or commercial project outside Sussex?
We work across England →A Different Standard of Planning Application in Sussex, Surrey and Beyond
Most practices still produce planning drawings in 2D CAD. ArchEvolve models every scheme in Revit and renders it in Enscape, so you see the finished design before submission and officers receive clear, consistent drawings.
3D Visualisations Included
Every application is modelled in Revit and rendered in Enscape, so you can see the design clearly before anything is submitted to the council.
Faster Validation
Drawings and documents are checked against your council's validation list before submission, which avoids the delays of an invalid application.
Local Planning Knowledge
ArchEvolve submits applications to planning authorities across West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey, and works with developers nationwide.
End-to-End Service
Alex Page manages your application personally from first consultation to decision notice. No handoffs and no junior staff working on your scheme.
Planning Applications Across Sussex, Surrey and the UK
ArchEvolve prepares planning applications for homeowners throughout West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey, and for property developers anywhere in the UK, working remotely over Teams.
How long does a planning application take?
Once an application is validated, councils aim to decide householder and minor applications within 8 weeks and major applications within 13 weeks. Validation itself can take one to three weeks, so a complete submission is the best way to keep the timeline short.
What drawings do I need for a planning application?
Most applications need a location plan, a block or site plan, existing and proposed floor plans and existing and proposed elevations. Sections and street scenes are often added for larger schemes. ArchEvolve prepares the full set to your council’s requirements.
Do I need a design and access statement?
A design and access statement is required for major development and for some proposals in conservation areas, and many councils welcome one for smaller schemes too. See our design and access statement service for details.
Can you tell me if I need planning permission at all?
Yes. Many extensions and alterations fall under permitted development, which means no full application is needed. We check your property and proposal first, and our permitted development service covers the lawful development certificate route.
What happens if my application is refused?
We review the reasons for refusal with you and advise whether a revised application or an appeal is the better route. Most refusals can be addressed by amending the design to respond directly to the officer’s concerns.
Should I get pre-application advice first?
For sensitive sites, larger schemes or anything in a conservation area, pre-application advice from the council can reduce the risk of refusal. Our pre-application advice service prepares and manages the request for you.
What is included in ArchEvolve's planning application service?
The service covers the initial consultation, policy review, 3D concept design with Enscape visuals, the full set of planning drawings, supporting documents, submission through the Planning Portal and liaison with the case officer through to decision.
Which areas do you cover for planning applications?
ArchEvolve covers West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey for homeowners, including Worthing, Horsham, Chichester, Crawley, Guildford and Brighton. For property developers, we prepare applications anywhere in the UK and work remotely over Teams.
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