Planning Permission for your home in Suffolk
Clear advice from the first idea to the planning decision
Whether you’re extending your home or creating a garden office, understanding what permissions you need is an important first step.
At RAG Designs, we develop your ideas into considered designs and manage the relevant planning applications on your behalf. Based in Kesgrave, we work with homeowners in Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge, as well as across Suffolk.
What are you planning?
We support a wide range of home improvement projects, including:
House extensions
Loft conversions
Garage conversions
Home renovations and internal alterations
Garden offices
Porches and driveways
Not every project needs planning permission. We help you understand the requirements for your property and the work you have in mind, so you can take the right route from the outset.
A design that starts with your home
Every project begins with a conversation about what you want to change and how you want to use your space.
We explore your requirements alongside the layout and character of your property, developing a practical design that works for you. Planning considerations inform the proposal as it takes shape, helping you make informed decisions before moving into the application process.
Your planning application, managed for you
Where planning permission is required, we prepare the drawings and supporting documentation needed for your application.
We submit the application and liaise directly with the local planning authority, responding to queries and keeping you informed as it progresses. You have a clear point of contact throughout, with someone who understands your project handling the detail.
Do you need planning permission?
Some home improvements can be carried out under permitted development rights, subject to specific limits and conditions. Other work may not require a planning application.
We assess the proposed changes and advise on the appropriate route, taking account of any restrictions affecting your property. Checking this early gives you a clearer understanding of what’s possible and what you need before work begins.
Learn about permitted development
The next step: building regulations
Even when planning permission isn’t needed, your project may still need building regulations approval.
We can prepare detailed building regulations drawings where required, developing the technical information needed to support the next stage of your project.
Local knowledge. Personal service.
Our experience in residential planning applications across Suffolk helps us guide you through the process with clear, practical advice.
We agree our fees upfront and take pride in being approachable and easy to work with. Our five-star Google rating reflects the care we bring to our clients’ projects, from the first conversation onwards.
Let’s talk about your plans
You don’t need a finished design to get started. Whether you have a clear idea or are still exploring your options, a free initial consultation is a chance to discuss your home and understand how we could support your project.