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MEASURED SURVEYS FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Measured Surveys for Planning Applications provide accurate existing drawings that architects and planning teams can use as the base for proposed plans, elevations and sections. AMS Surveys can record existing buildings and, where required, coordinate measured building information with planning and heritage services. This is particularly valuable on extensions, change-of-use proposals, commercial redevelopment and listed or conservation-area projects where the existing building must be represented clearly.
LASER SCAN SURVEYS WHAT YOU GET
Our Measured Building Surveys can include:
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Floor plans and layout drawings
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External and internal elevations
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Cross sections
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Roof plans
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Reflected ceiling plans
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CAD drawings (DWG format)
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Point cloud data
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3D BIM models, including Revit outputs where required
All outputs are tailored to your project requirements, whether for planning, design, refurbishment or commercial use.
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TYPICAL PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS
Measured Surveys for Planning Applications are commonly commissioned for projects such as:
House and commercial extensions
Change-of-use and conversion applications
Alterations to façades, windows, roofs and entrances
Listed Building Consent and conservation-area projects
Commercial redevelopment and refurbishment
Retrospective or regularisation work where reliable existing drawings are needed
For a broader existing-building package, see Measured Building Surveys. Related AMS Surveys services can be coordinated where the project also requires design, condition or heritage input.
COMMON OUTPUTS PROVIDED
Depending on the agreed scope, AMS Surveys can provide:
Existing floor plans
Existing external elevations
Relevant building sections
Roof plans where required
DWG and PDF drawing files for the design team
Point cloud or Revit information where a more detailed design workflow is required
Related services and guidance: Measured Building Surveys, Floor Plan Surveys, Building Elevation Surveys, Planning Permission and Building Regulations, Heritage Statements.
HOW IT WORKS
Our process is designed to be efficient and coordinated with your wider project team.
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Initial enquiry
Tell us the property address, building type and what outputs you need. -
Scope and quotation
We confirm the survey scope, deliverables, access requirements and fee. -
Site survey
We attend the site and capture the required measurement data using the appropriate survey methods. -
Drawing production and delivery
We process the information and issue your drawing package in the agreed format.
RELATED GEOMATICS SERVICES
Measured building surveys can be tailored to the information, accuracy and outputs required for your project. Depending on the scope, AMS SURVEYS can combine laser scanning, point cloud capture, CAD drawings, BIM modelling and other survey outputs within a coordinated instruction.
Explore related services:
3D Laser Scanning Surveys
High-accuracy digital capture of existing buildings and structures for design, refurbishment and documentation.
Point Cloud Surveys
Detailed three-dimensional survey data that can be used directly by design teams or developed into CAD and BIM outputs.
Scan to CAD Surveys
Convert measured survey and laser scan data into accurate 2D floor plans, elevations, sections and other DWG drawings.
Scan to BIM Surveys
Existing buildings captured and developed into intelligent Revit and BIM models for design, coordination and asset management.
As-Built Surveys
Accurate records of existing or completed construction for design verification, handover and future alterations.
Topographical Surveys
Detailed surveys of sites, levels, boundaries, structures and external features to support planning, design and development.
Need help defining the survey specification?
Tell us what you are designing, altering or documenting and we can advise on the appropriate level of survey detail, accuracy and deliverables.
MEASURED BUILDING SURVEY FAQs
Q: What is a measured building survey?
A: A measured building survey provides accurate drawings of an existing property, supporting planning, refurbishment, retrofit and redevelopment work.
Q: Do you work with heritage and listed buildings?
A: Yes, we regularly survey historic and heritage assets, producing elevations and sections suitable for conservation-led projects.
Q: What formats do you provide?
A: Survey drawings are typically issued as PDF and CAD-ready files, tailored to the design team’s requirements.
Q: Is this suitable for commercial buildings?
A: Yes, our measured surveys are commonly commissioned for offices, retail units, industrial buildings and mixed-use developments.
ABOUT MEASURED SURVEYS FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A planning application normally distinguishes between the existing building and the proposed works. If the existing drawings are inaccurate, the design can inherit dimensional errors and the application may need correction later. A measured building survey gives the architect a dependable base from which to develop the proposal. AMS Surveys can also provide planning permission and building regulations support, and for heritage assets can coordinate the measured drawings with heritage statements or historic building records where these are required.
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