High-quality, fully managed design & build across Cheshire — Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Warrington.
Build it under permitted development — and prove it.
High-quality, fully managed design & build across Cheshire — Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Warrington. Fully managed design & build across Cheshire and the wider North West.
Skip the full application — where the rules allow
A lot of work that owners assume needs planning permission actually falls under permitted development — many single-storey rear extensions, rear dormers and outbuildings. We assess whether your project qualifies and, where it does, apply for a Lawful Development Certificate so you have formal proof it's lawful.
That certificate matters: it's the document a buyer's solicitor will ask for, and it removes any doubt that the work was permitted.
What we handle
- Permitted development assessment — checking the size, height and boundary limits against your property and plot.
- Lawful Development Certificate applications — formal confirmation the project is lawful without full planning.
- Supporting drawings — the plans and elevations the application needs.
- Conservation-area & Article 4 checks — flagging where permitted-development rights are restricted.
Part of our architectural design service — the alternative route to a full planning application.
Benefits of Permitted Development & Lawful Development Certificates
How We Handle Permitted Development & Lawful Development Certificates
Consultation
An initial conversation about your project — scope, brief, budget framing, and the outcome you want.
Site Visit
We come to the property to understand the existing space, take measurements, and discuss feasibility on the ground.
Quotation
A detailed written quotation covering every element of the work, with no hidden costs.
Design & Planning
Where required, we handle architectural drawings, planning permission, and Building Regulations in-house.
Full Project Delivery
Our long-standing in-house team — supported by trusted specialist subcontractors — delivers the entire build.
Completion
Final walk-through, sign-off, and your workmanship guarantee.
Ready for Permitted Development & Lawful Development Certificates?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation site visit and a detailed written quotation. Cheshire-led, with Greater Manchester covered for the right projects.
Permitted Development & Lawful Development Certificates FAQs
What is a Lawful Development Certificate?
It's a formal council document confirming that your project is lawful under permitted development and doesn't need full planning permission. It's optional, but it gives certainty — and buyers' solicitors often ask for it.
How do I know if my project is permitted development?
It depends on the size, height, position and your property's history — and rights can be removed in conservation areas or by Article 4 directions. We assess this at the free site visit before recommending a route.
Is it quicker than full planning?
Generally yes — a Lawful Development Certificate is a confirmation rather than a judgement on design, so the route is usually more straightforward. We confirm timescales for your specific case.
Where do you work?
Across Cheshire and Greater Manchester — including Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Warrington, Hale and Stockport.