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Architectural drawings in SM5

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

SM5 at a glance

Primary area
Carshalton
Borough
Sutton
Planning authority
Sutton Council
Article 4 in force
No
Conservation areas (borough)
17
Quote turnaround
Same day
Services in SM5

Drawings for every SM5 property type

Questions about SM5

SM5 planning FAQ

What borough is SM5?

SM5 primarily covers Carshalton in Sutton.

Do I need planning permission in SM5?

Decisions for SM5 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 SM5?

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 SM5 addresses.

How long does a project take in SM5?

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 SM5?

Carshalton in SM5 is characterised by the housing stock of Sutton — broadly 1930s semi-detached dominates.

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