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Why clients choose SAM Planning: free initial planning advice, a structured in-house process, and fast submissions. From first advice to council decision, every application moves through a systematic, in-house chain — for homeowners, developers, schools and councils across the UK.
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The monthly figure is shown only when SAM Planning publishes a verified result. The 94% figure applies to the published three-month period.
Residential planning and architectural work
From site survey and drawings to the finished space.
Homes and larger developments
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Why SAM Planning
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Maximising Every Property
When we look at a property, we don’t just take the easy route. We examine every angle, every local policy, and every permitted development right to extract the absolute maximum usable space for you. Whether that means a phased strategy or a bespoke full application, we find the strongest path forward. That thorough approach is why our approval rate consistently sits above ninety percent.
Speed and Full In-House Team
At SAM Planning, your project doesn’t get passed between outside subcontractors. Our planning consultants, architectural technicians, and admin staff all sit under one roof. That means initial drawings are turned around within ten working days. And if a council planning officer requests revisions, we often update and resubmit within minutes, not days or weeks. That speed keeps your build on track, and makes sure it gets approved.
No Hidden Costs & Our Free Re-application Promise
We believe in doing it once and doing it right. You get transparent, fixed fees with no endless add-on costs. In the rare event an application is refused, we will revise and resubmit the application with no additional professional fee. We back our advice, and our priority is always getting your approval over the line.
Start With Free Planning Advice
Planning in the United Kingdom can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure them out alone. Initial planning advice with our team is always free. Send us your address and ideas through the form below, start a WhatsApp chat, or give us a call. We will review your site and tell you exactly what is achievable.
Why clients trust us
A structured in-house process, a proven record and a team that does not back down — from your first call to the council’s decision.
Organised, systemised and tracked on our customised server, so no enquiry or detail is ever lost. At any moment, we know exactly where your job stands.
Over 11,000 successful projects delivered across the UK, with London and surrounding areas as our home market, and a 93% average approval rate.
In-house architectural drafting allows a normal target submission within 10–12 days.
An emergency, urgent submission option when time is critical.
Calls, emails and messages answered promptly, with regular milestone updates.
We push councils relentlessly. If an application is refused under the agreed scope, we revise and resubmit with no additional professional fee.
Our services
Our team prepares the survey, drawings and planning application your project needs.
View all planning servicesHouseholder, full, new-build, change-of-use, prior notification and discharge-of-condition applications.
View service 02Existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections prepared from an accurate site survey.
View service 03Internal and external measurements, photographs and the site information needed for your drawings.
View service 04Planning and enforcement appeal support when a local authority has issued a refusal or formal notice.
View serviceFrom first advice to approval
Every enquiry is logged and tracked, and each job moves through the same structured in-house steps until a decision is issued.
Download our process brochure (PDF)Your call is recorded and logged on our customised server, so it is tracked and never forgotten.
A thorough review and clear advice by email, with no cost and no obligation.
A clear fixed estimate and deposit before any work begins.
Our in-house drafters attend to take accurate measurements and photographs.
Clear, policy-focused architectural drawings of the existing building and the proposal.
Supporting reports prepared and the planning consultant reviews the full file.
A senior planning consultant signs off, and we submit to the council with all required documents.
The job does not stop at submission. We monitor, answer officer queries and push until the decision is issued. If a resubmission is needed under the same scope, we do not charge again.
How we can help
Tell us what you want to do and where the site is. We will explain the planning work and drawings likely to be needed.
For homeowners
We prepare the survey, drawings and planning application, and keep you updated through the process.
View homeowner servicesFor professional clients
Planning and drawing support for developers, architects, schools and councils.
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Active planning success
Recent decisions secured across the UK, updated as new permissions are granted.
Full planning permission was granted for the amalgamation of two existing flats into one larger single family dwelling, together with a first-floor rear extension at 92 Queen Elizabeths Walk, Hackney, London, N16 5UQ.
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Planning permission granted by the London Borough of Enfield for the change of use of a dwelling house (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis), with a single-storey rear infill extension replacing the existing conservatory, a rear dormer, and associated cycle and refuse storage.
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Planning permission granted by the London Borough of Haringey for the change of use of a single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) with 5 bedrooms for a maximum of 5 occupants, including the provision of waste and cycle storage.
View approvalWhy SAM Planning
Every enquiry logged and tracked on our customised server
Free initial planning advice, with no cost and no obligation
In-house planning consultants and architectural drafters under one roof
Regular milestone updates and prompt answers to calls, emails and messages
“Do it once, do it right.”
Joel Stern, CEO and Founder
successful projects
average approval rating
About the team
Joel and Nash lead the client team. They are supported by the planners and architectural staff needed for each job.
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