4D Planning Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Looking at 31 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the service, describing it as excellent, efficient, and professional from start to finish. Many highlight the team's ability to successfully handle complex planning applications, even when others deemed them impossible. Staff are frequently commended for their professionalism, attentiveness, and supportive guidance. People appreciate the clear communication, swift execution, and valuable support, leading to successful outcomes and approvals. The overall experience is often described as smooth, stress-free, and highly recommended by those who have used their services. Customers consistently express high satisfaction and willingness to work with them again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just very efficient, responsive and understanding of our design needs. I spoke with numerous architects about a planning application for a 1st floor side extension - a good number of the specialists... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elie and his team were incredible. They were recommended to me by a good friend of mine. Communication, updates, approachability were all on point. I really appreciated this, as a first time user of s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone answered promptly. e-mails answered promptly. The proceedure was well explained and my questions were well answered. This is the third planning application I have made with 4D Planning.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team was exceptionally efficient, quick to respond, and truly grasped our design requirements. I consulted with various architects regarding a planning application for a first-floor side extension... See more

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Company details

  1. Architect
  2. Architectural Designer
  3. Architecture firm
  4. Building design company
  5. Drafting Services
  6. Urban planning department

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4D Planning was set up to help home owners, property developers, business owners and architects to obtain planning permission for all development types. We offer full architectural services in-house for planning, building regulations for building control and also drawings for construction. We have in-house chartered town planners/ planning consultants and we have a track record of successful planning applications around the UK but mainly in Greater London and Greater Manchester areas. The firm has grown rapidly over the past 17+ years boasting hundreds of successful planning and architectural projects around the UK, specifically in London and Manchester. Many of them are featured on the 4D Planning website. The team currently consists of 8-9 in-house professionals and 6 external consultants with a range of expertise. These include: Architectural Designers, Chartered Town Planners/ Planning Consultants, Transport Planner, a Heritage and Conservation Consultant, Building Control Specialists and CAD Technicians. Supporting the 4D Planning team are an extensive network of professional specialists who step in when required. These specialists include: Arboricultural Surveyors, Flood Risk Consultants, Structural Engineers, Sustainability Consultants, Acoustic Surveyors, Daylight/Sunlight Surveyors, Partywall Surveyors and many others. 4D Planning have experience taking on a diverse range of projects, from small loft conversions, rear extensions to conversion of 40,000sqft. of office blocks to 70+ flats, extensions and alterations to listed buildings, construction of mega basements, new build homes, new build blocks of flats, restaurants, trampoline park, hotels, embassies and many more. Many developers consult with 4D Planning on a regular basis to establish the feasibility for developing a property to its maximum potential. Whether it be to increase the habitable size of the property or simply to increase its value. With an in-house team of architectural technologists, designers and CAD technicians 4D Planning can design the scheme, ensure that all planning considerations are fully met and ensure that the scheme complies with the building regulations. The combination of services all in-house enables the process to run as smoothly and as quickly as possible for the benefit of the client. 4D Planning is the trading name of Osborne Planning LLP. registered company in England, number: OC398375


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommended - exceptional support from the professional team at 4D Planning.
Successfully helped navigate our complex planning application with drive and focus on the goal.
Very pleased with the end result.

23 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service

Elie and his team were super responsive, helpful and efficient in getting us planning permission. He was always available to speak when necessary. Would definitely recommend!

23 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional &

The team at 4D Planning were professional, fast and had a clear understanding of what needed to be done to get my application approved. I'd use them again.

19 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and pro-active with the local council

We used Elie to help manage a planning application for Permission for a Development. The process took over a year. The communication and changing requirements from the local Council was frustratingly slow with the after-effects of COVID and WFH. Elie was extremely helpful, professional, competent and positive to keep the process moving in the right direction. A very good experience and result for us. We would highly recommend

10 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Planning application

Elie and his team have been very helpful in assisting us with a planning application for a terrace in North West London. They were responsive and understanding.

27 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elie and 4D planning were a tremendous…

Elie and 4D Planning were a tremendous help throughout our planning application with Lewisham Council.

Always prompt to correspondence, Elie and the team were invaluable to the successful outcome we experienced.

10 July 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from 4D Planning

Thank you Adam. It was a real pleasure assisting you with your change of use planning application. Wishing you all the best with your new business premises.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to say Elie and the team have…

I have to say Elie and the team have been nothing but 5 stars. I've recommended them to friends and can't thank them enough for delivering the successful planning application. Top work, thank you 4D!!
Tom

6 July 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from 4D Planning

Thank you Tom. It was really great working with you and assisting with the planning and architectural drawings. We got what we wanted! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you. Looking forward to our future collaborations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice for planning permission

Elie and his colleagues have really helped us design draw and submit all the supporting documents to secure detailed planning permission and put us in touch with consultants to secure the necessary technical solutions for the sensitive conversion of a Listed Building to give it a new life in the heart of Westminster

4 July 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from 4D Planning

Thank you Tom for taking the time to write this lovely review. It was a real pleasure to assist you with this sensitive and special project. Really happy with the outcome! Best wishes from all of us at 4D Planning

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elie was great!

We have been working with Elie at 4D planning to get planning for a conversion of a house into 4 flats. Elie was very helpful and professional in all our dealings and most importantly he got the planning permission for us. He was always available when needed and we really enjoyed working with him

24 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless side return extension submission

4D Planning helped us to the design and submission of our side return extension in Walthamstow. We knew what we wanted and they helped us to shape our ideas into something that was feasible for submission with their accurate measurements from our site.

We worked very closely with Elie who was very professional, responsive and helpful.

They helped us make the right decisions to get our designs through planning and introduced us to other partners like party wall surveyors to make our whole process seamless.

3 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Planning support

Excellent planning support between us as a new tenant and the local council.

Obtained a decision from the planning authority that our proposed use or works do not require planning permission.

28 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate

Elie and the Team at 4D Planning acted on our behalf in our application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Roof Terrace. This was a complex and sensitive engagement. Elie led us through the process in a prompt and efficient manner from the time of engagement, measurements & plan submission, through to negotiation with the Planning Department and ultimately a successful conclusion. We found Elie and the 4D Planning Team extremely professional, attentive and helpful throughout the process and would recommend them to other prospective Clients.

25 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Planning permission application with 4D…

We had the opportunity to instruct 4D planning for our planning application in Muswell hill (loft conversion). We have been extremely pleased with the service provided. We were kept up to date, the communication was always prompt. The whole process was never unduly stressful. We recommend them unreservedly.

8 March 2022
Unprompted review

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