Maven Design & Build

Not sure if your project needs planning permission?

We'll tell you if your project can be done under Permitted Development — and help you move forward the right way.

What this means

Permitted Development (PD) is a set of national rules. For many houses, certain extensions and changes can go ahead without a full planning application — if you stay inside the limits.
Why it matters: the wrong route means wasted fees, redesigns, or enforcement later. Getting it right first saves time and money.
Common mistakes: measuring from the wrong baseline, ignoring Article 4 or conservation rules, or confusing PD with building regulations.

If PD does not apply and you build anyway, you risk enforcement and having to alter or remove work.
Wrong assumptions lead to refused applications, delays, and extra design costs.
Buyers and lenders may ask for proof — a muddled route can slow a sale.

We look at your property and brief in context — not generic templates.
We identify the lawful route: PD, an LDC, prior approval, or full planning.
We set out clear next steps and realistic risks.
If you want to proceed, we can deliver design, approvals, and construction under one team.