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Architectural Myth-Busting | Do You Really Need Expensive Architects?

Think again.

In this video, we break down the biggest architectural myths and explain how My Home Plans delivers professional, planning-ready and building-regs-ready drawings — 100% online, at a fixed fee, with no site visits and no fluff.

Why Choose an Architectural Technologist Instead of an Architect?

In this video, we explain why an Architectural Technologist is often the better choice for residential projects — especially when it comes to cost, speed, technical accuracy, and real-world buildability.

At My Home Plans, we focus on how buildings actually get built, not just how they look on paper.

Thinking about extending your home?

Before you start, make sure you don’t fall into the most common (and expensive) traps homeowners make when planning an extension.

✔ Why starting without proper drawings causes problems

✔ Planning permission vs permitted development – what people get wrong

✔ Why cheap drawings often cost more in the long run

✔ The danger of designing without building regulations in mind

✔ How poor layout decisions affect value and buildability

✔ When to involve an architect (and why it saves money)

Confused about Permitted Development and whether you need planning permission for your extension?

In this video, I clearly explain what Permitted Development (PD) really means, what you can build without planning permission, and the most common misunderstandings that catch homeowners out.

✔ What Permitted Development actually allows

✔ The difference between PD and full planning permission

✔ Size limits, height rules, and boundary constraints

✔ Why some “PD extensions” still get refused

✔ When a Lawful Development Certificate is essential

✔ How Building Regulations still apply under PD

✔ Why getting drawings wrong can invalidate PD rights

Did you know you can extend your home without planning permission in many cases?

In this video, I explain exactly how Permitted Development works, what you’re allowed to build, and the critical rules homeowners must follow to stay legal and avoid enforcement issues.

✔ What “without planning permission” actually means

✔ The size, height, and boundary limits for extensions

✔ Rear, side, and loft extensions under Permitted Development

✔ When a Lawful Development Certificate is essential

✔ Why Building Regulations STILL apply

✔ The mistakes that invalidate PD rights

Thinking about extending your home but not sure where to start or what comes next?

In this video, I walk you through the entire process step by step — from your initial idea, through planning and Building Regulations, right up to being ready to build.

✔ How to assess whether your idea is feasible

✔ Planning Permission vs Permitted Development – what applies to you ✔ When you need a Lawful Development Certificate

✔ Why proper drawings are critical before speaking to builders

✔ How Building Regulations fit into the process

✔ When to involve a structural engineer

✔ How to prepare your project for accurate builder quotes

✔ The correct order to avoid redesigns and delays

If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, or new home, getting the planning stage right is essential.

What Are Online Planning Drawings Online planning drawings are professional architectural plans prepared digitally and issued ready for submission to your local planning authority. They typically include existing and proposed floor plans, elevations, roof plans, and site plans, allowing planning officers

My Home Plans

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My Home Plans is a professional online home design service, providing architectural design drawings, planning drawings, permitted development assessments, Lawful Development Certificate drawings, and building regulations packages — delivered 100% remotely.

We work with homeowners, developers, and investors across the UK and internationally, offering fixed pricing, clear communication, and council-ready drawings, without the need for site visits or face-to-face meetings.

All services are provided by experienced architectural designers, specialising in residential projects and online design delivery.

Website Disclaimer: Information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or planning advice. Planning policy, permitted development rights, and building regulations may vary by location and are subject to change. Clients are encouraged to seek confirmation from relevant authorities where required.