STRATEGIC NAVIGATING

WHY TRUST C-TECH WITH YOUR PLANNING APPLICATION?

Securing planning permission in Edinburgh and the Lothians requires navigating nuanced local development frameworks, conservation guidelines, daylighting angles (45-degree and 25-degree overshadowing rules), and strict roofline policies. A single oversight can result in refusal notices, lengthy appeals, or costly redesign cycles. C-Tech acts as your dedicated Planning Agent, handling every drawing, statement, and case officer query end-to-end.

FIRST-TIME APPROVAL RATE

Backed by comprehensive Edinburgh precedent analysis and proactive pre-application alignment.

HEADACHES & COUNCIL CALLS

Direct professional agent representation — we field all case officer queries, site visits, and neighbor consultations.

4–8 WKS

TARGET STATUTORY TIMELINE

Fast, meticulously compiled validation packages minimizing council administrative delays and bounce-backs.

NPF4 & EDINBURGH LDP ALIGNED

Fully coordinated with Scottish National Planning Framework 4 and Edinburgh City Plan statutory policies.

SYSTEMATIC MANAGEMENT

WHAT OUR PLANNING APPLICATION SERVICE COVERS

Every submission is prepared with rigorous architectural precision to guarantee unconditional statutory validation.

INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY

Existing & Proposed Architectural Drawings

Precision-measured site surveys, existing floor plans, proposed 1:50 & 1:100 architectural elevations, roof plans, and site cross-sections conforming strictly to ePlanning Scotland digital guidelines.

Design & Access / Heritage Statements

Robust written justifications for conservation zones (New Town, Inverleith, Portobello, Morningside) and Listed Buildings, evidencing material compatibility and visual amenity preservation.

Daylighting, Privacy & Sunlight Studies

Rigorous technical calculations assessing 45-degree daylighting splays, window placement offsets, boundary fence offsets, and overshadowing to prevent neighbor objections.

Portal Management & Case Officer Negotiations

Direct electronic lodgement onto the Scottish ePlanning portal, tracking statutory neighbour notifications, council fee calculations, and proactive negotiation of planning conditions.

COMPREHENSIVE DELIVERABLES

THE C-TECH PLANNING SUBMISSION PACK

Everything required for undisputed local authority validation and decision approval. You receive full ownership of all licensed CAD files and statutory submission receipts.

C-TECH APPROVAL GUARANTEE

Should the City of Edinburgh Council request minor design amendments or additional clarification during the statutory determination window, C-Tech executes all technical revisions at zero additional agent fee.

Standard Statutory Planning Package

Scaled Location & Block Site Plans
1:1250 and 1:500 scale licensed Ordnance Survey base maps clearly marking red site boundaries and access points.

Full Existing & Proposed Architectural Drawings
Detailed existing vs proposed floor configurations, roof lines, all four building elevations, and sectional elevations.

Design, Access & Conservation Supporting Statement
In-depth written justification addressing planning guidelines, streetscape character, materials harmony, and carbon reduction.

Daylighting & Overshadowing Calculation Report
Precision geometric diagrams calculating 25-degree and 45-degree angle projections to pre-empt neighbour amenity objections.

Official Decision Notice & Approved Drawings Dossier
Official stamped local authority consent certificate, full conditions register, and validated construction archive.

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SEAMLESS NEXT STEPS

SUBSEQUENT PROJECT PHASES

Planning permission is the gateway to construction. C-Tech provides end-to-end stewardship from approval through physical handover.

STAGE 01

Building Warrants

Securing Scottish building warrant approval with detailed technical drawings, thermal calculations (SAP), fire egress routes, and structural SER certifications.