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Architectural drawings in SM3

Cheam / North Cheam — covered by Sutton Council. Fixed-fee planning, building regs, loft, extension and mansard drawings from £840.

SM3 at a glance

Primary area
Cheam / North Cheam
Borough
Sutton
Planning authority
Sutton Council
Article 4 in force
No
Conservation areas (borough)
17
Quote turnaround
Same day
Services in SM3

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Questions about SM3

SM3 planning FAQ

What borough is SM3?

SM3 primarily covers Cheam / North Cheam in Sutton.

Do I need planning permission in SM3?

Decisions for SM3 are made by Sutton Council. 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 Sutton: No.

What does it cost to get drawings in SM3?

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 SM3 addresses.

How long does a project take in SM3?

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. Sutton Council timelines align with the national norm.

What housing stock dominates SM3?

Cheam / North Cheam in SM3 is characterised by the housing stock of Sutton — broadly 1930s semi-detached dominates.

Boroughs covering SM3

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