Architectural drawings in EC1A

EC1A primarily covers Smithfield in City of London.

Decisions for EC1A are made by City of London Corporation. Standard Permitted Development rules apply for most rear extensions and loft conversions on terraced and semi-detached houses, unless the property is in a conservation area, is listed, or sits under an Article 4 Direction. Article 4 in City of London: Yes.

Fixed fees: Planning drawings from £840 (Essentials) or £1,750 (Complete). Loft from £1,225. Mansard from £1,575. Building regs from £950. We do not charge hourly. Free site survey across all EC1A addresses.

From first call to planning decision: typically 12–14 weeks. Site survey week 1, design weeks 2–3, validation 1–2 weeks, statutory 8-week determination. City of London Corporation timelines align with the national norm.

Smithfield in EC1A is characterised by the housing stock of City of London — broadly very limited residential — barbican estate (listed post-war).