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Architectural drawings in EC2Y

Barbican — covered by City of London Corporation. Fixed-fee planning, building regs, loft, extension and mansard drawings from £840.

EC2Y at a glance

Primary area
Barbican
Borough
City of London
Planning authority
City of London Corporation
Article 4 in force
Yes
Conservation areas (borough)
27
Quote turnaround
Same day
Services in EC2Y

Drawings for every EC2Y property type

Questions about EC2Y

EC2Y planning FAQ

What borough is EC2Y?

EC2Y primarily covers Barbican in City of London.

Do I need planning permission in EC2Y?

Decisions for EC2Y 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.

What does it cost to get drawings in EC2Y?

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 EC2Y addresses.

How long does a project take in EC2Y?

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.

What housing stock dominates EC2Y?

Barbican in EC2Y is characterised by the housing stock of City of London — broadly very limited residential — barbican estate (listed post-war), golden lane estate, modern luxury flats.

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