MCIAT chartered architectural technologists covering Reigate and the wider Surrey commuter belt from our London base. Planning permission, building regulations, loft conversions, extensions and mansard roofs, 30% below typical London architect rates.
National ones. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council decides the application, the fee is £548 for a householder application, and the permitted development limits are the same as in London — 3m rear on a semi, 6m under prior approval. Green Belt covers much of the borough, where extensions are tested differently.
| Rule or fee | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Householder planning application | £548 | Statutory, England 2026 |
| Lawful development certificate | £274 | Statutory |
| Larger home extension prior approval | £249 | Statutory |
| Rear extension, terrace or semi | 3m, or 6m under prior approval | GPDO 2015, Class A |
| Rear extension, detached | 4m, or 8m under prior approval | GPDO 2015, Class A |
| Added roof volume for a loft | 40 m³ terrace, 50 m³ semi or detached | GPDO 2015, Class B |
| Extension in the Green Belt | must not be disproportionate to the original building | NPPF |
Sources: the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications) (England) Regulations 2012 as amended, 2026 rates; the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A and B; and the National Planning Policy Framework on extensions in the Green Belt. Read at 1 September 2026. Permitted development rights survive in the Green Belt but are switched off on Article 2(3) land, which includes the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Local planning contextHistoric market town at the foot of the North Downs, combining a medieval street pattern with affluent commuter suburbia.
All householder planning applications in Reigate are determined by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. The council follows the National Planning Policy Framework and its own adopted Local Plan, supported by area-specific design guides and Supplementary Planning Documents.
Conservation areas: Reigate Town, Reigate Heath, Park Lane and Reigate Hill are conservation areas. Parts of the borough lie within the Surrey Hills AONB.
Policy quirks to watch: The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers much of the southern borough, and the Green Belt ring tightly constrains expansion. Reigate Castle grounds are a Scheduled Monument.
Typical housing in Reigate includes period cottages in the old town, interwar semis, and substantial detached houses on the wooded slopes of Reigate Hill and Reigate Heath. This mix drives the types of projects we most often prepare drawings for here.
Five core services, all delivered by MCIAT chartered architectural technologists, all within our 50-mile service radius.
Full planning submission: existing/proposed plans, elevations, site plan, and Design & Access Statement.
Construction-detail drawings for your builder and Building Control submission.
Rear dormer, hip-to-gable, L-shape or mansard loft conversion drawings.
Single-storey, double-storey, wrap-around and side-return extension drawings.
Full mansard conversion drawings with structural and thermal detailing.
Every drawing is signed off by a Chartered Member of the Institute of Architectural Technologists. The same quality bar that applies to our central London projects applies to our Reigate work.
We regularly submit to all M25 commuter-belt councils including Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. We research each council's Local Plan, design guides and recent decision history before we start drawing.
No mileage charges, no hourly rates, no surprises on the invoice.
Our submissions across the 33 London boroughs and the M25 commuter belt are prepared for council review before submission. This helps reduce avoidable resubmission risk and delay.
Two-storey side and rear extensions on Reigate's 1930s semi-detached housing stock allow for a larger kitchen and dining area at ground floor and an additional bedroom and bathroom above. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council generally supports subordinate extensions that maintain the original house's form and street rhythm.
Wrap-around extensions and garage conversions on the larger detached houses in Reigate are popular for creating open-plan family kitchens and home offices. These projects often combine planning permission, building regulations approval and structural calculations — all covered within our Complete package.
Sympathetic extensions to listed and historic homes require additional heritage input. For period properties in Reigate, we prepare heritage impact statements, use traditional materials and maintain the original proportions that Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's conservation officer will expect to see.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council application fees are charged separately at the statutory rate.
Planning permission drawings for Reigate.
Planning + building regulations drawings for Reigate.
Complex or listed-building projects in Reigate.
Yes. Reigate is well within our 50-mile service radius from our London office. We cover all Reigate postcodes (RH1, RH2) for planning permission drawings, building regulations drawings, loft conversions, house extensions and mansard roofs. Reigate is 21 miles from central London (40 min from London Bridge), so our team can comfortably visit for measured surveys and pre-application meetings with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.
These prices are roughly 30% below typical London architect rates for the same scope of work. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council application fees are charged separately at the statutory rate (£548 for a householder planning application, £274 for a Lawful Development Certificate in 2026).
Yes, every project includes an in-person measured survey at your property in Reigate. We typically combine the measured survey with an initial brief discussion on site, then return for pre-submission checks if needed. For projects that require pre-application meetings at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, we attend on your behalf and include the call or meeting in the fee.
Yes. While our office is in London, our MCIAT chartered architectural technologists regularly submit to councils across the M25 commuter belt, including Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. We use the Planning Portal for submissions, so the process is identical regardless of which local planning authority handles your application. We research each council's Local Plan, design guides, and recent decision history before preparing your drawings so that the scheme aligns with their current approach.
The statutory target for a householder planning application is 8 weeks from validation. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council generally meets this target for straightforward applications, although conservation area or listed building consents can take longer. Pre-application advice typically takes 4–6 weeks. From initial instruction to final decision, expect 10–16 weeks for a typical residential project in Reigate.
MCIAT chartered. council-ready drawing review.
