Planning & Building Regulations

At AB Creative Spaces, we support you from the very start of your project, helping you understand what may be required before work begins. We’ll talk through your ideas, assess the scope of the work, and advise whether planning permission or Building Regulations are likely to apply.

Where approvals are needed, we guide you through the process and coordinate with the appropriate professionals and local authorities.

 By managing these considerations early and clearly, we help avoid delays, uncertainty, and unexpected issues later, allowing your project to progress smoothly with confidence and clarity from day one.

At AB Creative Spaces, we believe that successful projects begin long before any work starts on site. Whether you’re planning an extension, renovation, kitchen, bathroom, or a more involved structural project, early advice and clear guidance make all the difference. Our role is to work alongside you from the outset, helping you understand what may be required, advising on next steps, and managing the process so your project progresses smoothly and confidently.

As a business delivering complete domestic and commercial projects, we combine practical building knowledge with clear project management. This allows us to identify potential planning and compliance considerations early, long before they become problems. Rather than presenting complex rules or technical language, we focus on giving you straightforward advice tailored to your specific project.

Support from the very start
From the first conversation, we take time to understand what you want to achieve, how you plan to use the space, and what matters most to you. We’ll discuss the scope of the work, the property itself, and any known constraints, allowing us to advise whether planning permission or Building Regulations are likely to apply.
Many homeowners feel unsure about these processes or worry about getting something wrong. Our job is to remove that uncertainty. We don’t expect you to know the answers — that’s what we’re here for. By providing guidance early, we help you avoid unnecessary delays, redesigns, or unexpected costs later in the project.

Clear advice, without the jargon
We believe good advice should be clear and easy to understand. Rather than overwhelming you with technical detail, we explain what’s relevant to your project in plain terms. This allows you to make informed decisions with confidence, knowing that the key considerations have been addressed.

Where approvals or formal submissions are required, we’ll explain what that means for your project, how it affects timescales, and what information is needed. Where they are not required, we’ll confirm that too, so you can proceed with confidence.

Managing the process on your behalf
AB Creative Spaces acts as your central point of contact throughout the planning and build process. Where external professionals are required — such as designers, structural engineers, or building control — we coordinate and liaise with them on your behalf. This ensures everyone involved is working to the same brief, with clear communication and aligned expectations.

By managing this process as part of the wider project, we help keep everything organised and moving in the right direction. This approach reduces stress, avoids duplication, and ensures decisions are made at the right time, rather than reactively once work has started.

A joined-up approach to design and build
Because we manage both the planning stages and the construction work, we take a joined-up approach from the beginning. Practical build considerations are factored in early, helping to avoid designs that look good on paper but cause issues on site.

This integrated way of working helps streamline the project, reduce rework, and maintain momentum. It also allows us to coordinate trades efficiently, manage sequencing, and ensure that work progresses logically and safely.

Staying involved throughout the project
Our involvement doesn’t stop once approvals are in place. Throughout the build, we continue to oversee the project, ensuring work is carried out in line with agreed plans and requirements. Where inspections or approvals are needed during construction, we liaise as required to keep everything on track.

You’ll have a single, consistent point of contact who understands both the planning background and the build itself. This continuity helps prevent miscommunication and ensures issues are addressed promptly and professionally.

Experience you can rely on
With experience delivering a wide range of domestic projects, we understand how planning considerations and compliance requirements interact with real-world building work. This practical understanding allows us to anticipate challenges and advise accordingly, rather than reacting once problems arise.

Our approach is measured, organised, and focused on achieving the best outcome for your project. We don’t overcomplicate matters or add unnecessary steps — we focus on what’s required, when it’s required, and how best to manage it.

Designed around you
Every home and every project is different. That’s why we tailor our advice to your specific situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you’re making modest changes or planning a more substantial build, we’ll guide you through the relevant considerations and support you at each stage.

Our aim is to give you confidence — confidence that the right steps are being taken, that the project is being managed properly, and that you’re supported throughout the process.

A smoother route from idea to completion
By engaging early and taking a proactive approach to planning and compliance, we help create a smoother route from initial ideas to completed space. Clear advice, structured management, and ongoing support allow your project to move forward without unnecessary delays or uncertainty.

At AB Creative Spaces, we’re with you from the start — advising, coordinating, and managing every step so your project is delivered with care, clarity, and confidence.