Planning vs Building Regulation Drawings?

Unclear about the difference between planning drawings and building regulation drawings? We explain the difference …

Planning Drawings

A set of drawings to illustrate the basic project design for planning permission application. They are an essential tool for architects and clients to communicate their vision so that planners can understand how the proposed project fits into its surroundings.   

Building Regulation Drawings

A set of technical drawings submitted to local building control to determine if the proposal is compliant with the relevant building regulations. Building regulations are a set of rules in place to ensure the health and safety of the users of a building.  

Building Regulation Drawings

  • Detail proposed works

  • Fully dimensioned drawings

  • Specification notes relating to construction methods

  • Structural information incorporated within the design

  • Detail the electrics, services & demolition layouts

  • Supplementary specification containing further details

  • Thermal calculations included within the design

  • Insulation thickness of the roof, walls & floors with calculations

  • Fully compliant construction details

  • Exact details & specification notes

Planning Drawings

  • Illustrate the scope of works & include simplified graphics

  • Only pay particular attention to the proposed materials

  • Provide a scalable plan for the planning authority to determine the overall size of the proposal

  • Typically include a site plan, arrangement plans, elevations and basic section through building

  • No detailed information or reference to compliance or construction methods

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Julie Bennett

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