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Simon R.3 October 2026
Planning Permission & Building Control Approvals
Support with planning applications, permitted development, Lawful Development Certificates and Building Regulations submissions. We prepare and coordinate the drawings and technical information required and assist with relevant authority and Building Control queries throughout the process.
Proposed elevations · Cottage loft conversion, Berkhamsted
Which approvals does your project need?
Most building work needs Building Regulations approval, and many extensions need planning permission too. We work out the right route for your property, prepare the drawings and technical information, and submit them to the local planning authority, the local authority Building Control team or a Registered Building Control Approver.
The decision rests with the relevant authority, so we can't promise an outcome. What we do is prepare a clear, complete submission and respond to the planning officer's and Building Control's queries throughout the process.
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Build Over Agreement Support
Build Over Agreement Support
Technical support for projects involving construction close to or over public sewers.
We can review drainage arrangements and prepare relevant drawings and technical information required to support Build Over Agreement applications to the relevant water authority.
- Review of drainage arrangements
- Drawings and technical information
- Support with the water authority application
Applications we handle
Planning permission
Householder and full planning applications, and planning appeals.
Lawful Development Certificates
Formal proof that your works are permitted development, useful when you sell.
Building Regulations
Full Plans and Building Notice applications, with local authority Building Control or a Registered Building Control Approver.
Build over agreements
Applications to water companies such as Thames Water when you build near a public sewer.
Drawings from our planning permission & building control approvals work
Full service list
Everything we cover
Not sure which service you need? Tell us about your project and we'll point you in the right direction.
Ask us- Planning permission
- Lawful Development Certificates
- Certificates of Lawfulness
- Planning appeals
- Planning application management
- Building Regulations
- Building Control applications
- Full Plans applications
- Building Notice applications
- Thames Water build over agreements
- Party wall guidance
- Building Control support from start to finish
What you get
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Route advice
We check your property and tell you which approvals you need.
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Drawings & forms
The drawings and technical information the authority needs, prepared by us.
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Submission
We submit the application and track it for you.
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Query handling
We answer planning and Building Control questions.
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Site support
Visits and revisions if Building Control needs changes on site.
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Ongoing support
We coordinate with Building Control during construction and respond to their queries.
Planning Permission & Building Control Approvals FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension?
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions fall under permitted development, but limits apply to size, height and location, and some homes (for example in conservation areas) have fewer rights. We'll check your property and advise. A Lawful Development Certificate gives you formal proof, which helps when you sell.
Full Plans or Building Notice — which is better?
A Full Plans application is checked and approved before work starts, which gives more certainty for larger or structural work. A Building Notice lets work start sooner, with inspections as it goes, and suits simpler jobs. We'll recommend the right one for your project.
How long does planning permission take?
Councils aim to decide most householder applications within eight weeks of the application being validated. Timescales vary by council.
What is a build over agreement?
If you plan to build over or near a public sewer, the water company (such as Thames Water) usually needs to approve it first. We prepare and submit the application for you.
Client reviews
What our clients say
Feedback from homeowners, landlords and property owners we've worked with.
“Efficient professional and good communication and friendly”
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Alie J.2 October 2026
“Really impressed with Iravya Infrastructure Ltd—the garage extension was completed to a very high standard, with excellent attention to detail…”
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Sagar23 September 2026
“Thanks, Sara and team, for coordinating and carrying out such a thorough structural review, and for providing us with all the calculations and conclusions…”
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Jacob18 September 2026
“Ram arrived on time. He explained things very clearly and professionally.”
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Steven W.15 September 2026
“Fast, engineer came the next day as was in a hurry. Waiting report but onsite the engineer was thorough”
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Eryn M.12 September 2026
“Zina was professional, polite and answered the questions we had about our proposed project. We were satisfied with the consultation visit.”
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Nneka3 September 2026
“quick service, punctual and Ram clearly explained everything. Thank you!”
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Adnan22 August 2026
“Zinan was polite at all times. He communicate well asking questions about the property as he collected his information.”
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Cheryl20 August 2026
“Brilliant service, super officiant, very professional. very polite. I would highly recommend Ram.”
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Agnieszka13 August 2026
“visited today by zinan and ram who carried out a inspection of property in a highly professional manner and gave good information for me to follow thanks”
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David C.12 August 2026
“Ram - He was very polite and helpful with the survey. He explained things very clearly and with great detail. We were very pleased with the work conducted.”
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Christopher S.6 August 2026
“Fantastic service very thorough throughout would definitely recommend thank you to Arjun for explaining everything”
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Alan T.3 August 2026
“Good communication, arrived on time and Ram explained everything perfectly. Just awaiting the plans to come through, would recommend!”
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James H.1 August 2026
“Zinan was very helpful and made it look easy and put my mind at ease with the work that is required”
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Connor29 July 2026
“amazing company , very prompt, and the engineer Ram was very good and professional”
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Engi28 July 2026
“We appointed Arjun He came out very well very happy and appreciate his professionalism he checked our job everything went well nice bloke would recommend iravya and Arjun as well for our next project good bloke thank you”
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Forest25 July 2026
“I was very pleased to receive Muhammed Zinan to the property as there had been an unexpected delay due to another inspection that was prolonged the day before…”
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Valerie24 July 2026
“RAM did the structural survey, he is a true gentleman and knows the work”
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Soubhagya22 July 2026
“Very helpful person and very friendly.i met Arjun as a consultant which helped me figuring out majors and minors which helped me a lot I would recommend them.”
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Peter A.20 July 2026
“Zainan was very professional and personable would definitely recommend him”
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James O.11 July 2026
“Zinan was very polite, helpful and able and willing to answer any questions that I had.”
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Hollie9 July 2026
“We recently had a site visit with Iravya Infrastructure, and the experience was excellent. A special thanks to Arjun, the Structural Engineer, for his outstanding guidance and professional consultation throughout the visit…”
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Lucian4 July 2026
“Amazing work, prompt l, really helpful with advice and all round great service. Thank you zinan.”
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Saagar S.3 October 2026
“Excellent communication and collaboration with Zainan. He provided good feedback along the way which helped me understand the process.”
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Tariq M.26 September 2026
“Really happy with the roof work done by Iravya Infrastructure Ltd through Arjun Structural Engineers. The team was professional, reliable, and completed the work to a very good standard…”
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Yash23 September 2026
“Ram came for survey very smily seem very experienced and happy to answer all questions i am recommended him as well experienced surveyor”
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Jennymon T.16 September 2026
“very good survey very thorough”
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Jacqui N.15 September 2026
“Zinan was really helpful and explained the process and our options really well.”
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Andy J.7 September 2026
“Zinan was very friendly and answered my questions with expert know how and reassurance. I look forward to dealing with him again. Top man”
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Wayne K.3 September 2026
“Zinan came to my property for a structural engineering report request. He was extremely professional and courteous. He brought all relevant equipment needed for the job.”
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Sangeet C.21 August 2026
“Very happy with the work and service provided by Iravya Infrastructure Limited. Arjun Singh , as the site inspector, was professional, responsible, and attentive to detail…”
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Jason17 August 2026
“very professional very helpful would recommend Ram very good nice to deal with”
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Mr P.13 August 2026
“I had my house checked today for water tank inspection. Ram was a very pleasant member of Iravya”
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Linda D.11 August 2026
“Ram - has been fanrastic. Friendly, thorough and detailed. A pleasure to have in my house.”
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Barbara S.4 August 2026
“I had Arjun come over today and he was very respectful and kind, helped me with everything I needed and would highly recommend”
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Josh1 August 2026
“Well was planning for extension and got stuck with the process hired Arjun as an consultant from iravya infrastructure who helped me out sorting everything in the easier way and also assured me to deal with the council on my behalf which reliefed me a lot would recommend iravya infrastructure ltd for my other projects and my friend family as well especially Arjun as he figured out thing in detail asked a lot of questions and gave the best solution”
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Anna30 July 2026
“Looking for a good and professional team for architecture plans.got a chance to work with iravya infrastructure ltd hired sumit Arjun and ram as engineers who brief me out well with my ideas and guided the best way out…”
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Shamsher S.28 July 2026
“Speedy turnaround and great service.”
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Rob B.25 July 2026
“I had an excellent experience with Zinan.He is highly knowledgeable, professional and responsive throughout the process…”
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Pramodh25 July 2026
“Arjun was great talked everything through in detail will definitely recommend and use again”
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Dylan M.22 July 2026
“Ram was fantastic in explaining what he was going to do and what the next step would be. Would highly recommend.”
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Jane21 July 2026
“We recently completed a front and rear two-storey extension with Iravya Infrastructure Ltd, and I couldn’t be happier with the service we received…”
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T H.11 July 2026
“Mr zinan is a really good person ,.had has answered all my questions.Great job and knowledge.will definitely recommend”
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Amandeep R.10 July 2026
“Would recommend this company and especially Zinan. He worked diligently and completed the survey in excellent time.”
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Paul T.8 July 2026
“The Ram and Sumit worked really hard to get all the measurements of two boundaries. Marked boundaries clearly and explained…”
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Shahid R.4 July 2026
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