PLANNING PERMISSION AND BUILDING CONTROL APPLICATIONS IN LOUTH
Do you want to extend, remodel, or build a new home? You are likely to need planning permission and/or building control approval.
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At Louise Dove Planning and Design, I offer clear, professional advice and prepare accurate construction drawings for submission to the relevant Local Authority. As a fully qualified Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, whether it’s a small home extension or a full new build, I provide a bespoke, personal service that meets your needs and delivers practical solutions, from initial design to final approval.
Get in touch for advice and guidance.
FREE CONSULTATION
NO JOB TOO SMALL
30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ABOUT ME
Qualifying as a Building Surveyor in 1992 and gaining Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2000; for over two decades, I worked to enhance the condition and usability of Buckinghamshire Council’s land and buildings, supporting better environments for their users.
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In 2005, I began a small part-time practice to help homeowners improve their properties, whether through internal remodelling, extensions, or conversions.
Today, Louise Dove Planning and Design is a full-time consultancy offering a wide range of planning and design services. My work extends beyond schools and houses, I support businesses in upgrading office spaces, assist sports clubs in enhancing their facilities, help landowners develop holiday homes, and advise farmers on barn conversions, among many other projects.
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With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, I can provide all the necessary advice and services to help you realise your project, from concept through to completion.
MY SERVICES
PROCESS PLAN
1. Initial contact
Free, no-obligation, on-site consultation
Fee proposal supplied
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2. Measured survey and information gathering
Preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.
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3. Application submission
Planning applications (typically 8–12 weeks with the Local Authority)
Building Control Full Plans application (5–8 weeks with the Local Authority)
Building Control Building Notice applications (48 hours notice)
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4. Approvals obtained and documents supplied
WHY CHOOSE LOUISE DOVE PLANNING AND DESIGN?
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Chartered Building Surveyor: Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Free initial consultation: To explore your project needs with no obligation
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Bespoke plans: Tailored for homes, offices, and community spaces.
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End-to-end service: From planning through to building control approval.
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Clear, honest pricing: Transparent quotes with no hidden costs.
START PLANNING YOUR NEXT PROJECT WITH A PROFESSIONAL
Whether it's a new build or a home extension, expert building surveyor advice is just a call away. Let your ideas be turned into clear, actionable plans.
