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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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
66 Paul Street, EC2A 4NA, London, United Kingdom
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First time working with Elie Osborne. We identified the path for a successful application and he executed the strategy perfectly, which led to a successful outcome. This was not a straightforward application however due to his professionalism he was able to provide great guidance. Thank you Elie
Very helpful in getting our planning dispute resolved to our satisfaction. Elie always responded promptly to phone call regarding our application and was very professional throughout the process.
Our first time using a planning consultant to help apply for retrospective planning permission from a local council for a shop front revamp. Not only did we succeed with the application but the process was made simple for us throughout instead of daunting as we feared. Our consultant Elie was always friendly, attentive and professional with excellent communication skills. If you require a planning consultancy with reasonable fees that will look after you, then I highly recommend this company.
Working with the 4d planning team; especially Elie, has been a pleasure. We had a slightly contentious planning application and the team managed to get this secured 1st time. He was honest at the outset that we might have difficulties but gave me confidence that they were the right team for the job. Have used many architects before but for developers and investors, having in house planning consultants and architects has been brilliant. Will definitely be using again in the future.
I can't thank Elie and his team enough for all the help they gave me. They were so patient with me, I couldn't be happier finally getting the perfect outcome with my Change of Use.
Would highly recommend
Having had a poor experience with another firm, I was delighted to receive such excellent service and care from Elie at 4D. He inspired confidence immediately and made the whole planning application process very straightforward, keeping me updated throughout.
Would highly recommend.
Professional service done quickly and effectively. Good communication and always available to respond via phone/email in good time. Successful planning application achieved.
I found these guys from a Google search. They combine the design and the planning under one roof which I wanted. They are really easy to deal with and are fair on fees. Other planners I tried weren't confident I would get a planning permission but they were and I got the permission eventually. So I'm very pleased and would highly recommend them.
Elie and his team offered a professional and cost effective service.
We aren’t easily pleased but felt obliged to write after our several interactions.
I would happily recommend them to friends and family.
We have recently received planning permission for the proposed two storey extension to our house. Our experience of using 4D Planning as the architects for this project has been extremely positive. They progressed our planning application as speedily as possible and always replied promptly to our queries. We are total novices in terms of the building world and have had the process explained to us fully at each stage. We have found 4D Planning to be very approachable and user friendly and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
I had a great and stress free experience using Elie at 4D planning to get my application approved for an outdoor gym.
I used the service of 4D Planning to get me a permission from Westminster Council to add a basement to a town house in a conservation area near Hyde Park London W2. It was a very challenging experience giving the number of objections from neighbours and complying with all the UDP policies but throughout the process 4D dealt with it in extreme professionalism and managed to secure the full planning permission. They kept me inform with the progress step by step and offered alternative solutions to any problem faced.
Extremely satisfied with the service, will use their service again in the very near future and would highly recommend them.
I was dealt with with politeness clarity and promptness.
My questions were answered and queries and concerns dealt with without delay by 4D planning.
I considered the application to be very clear and accurate.
I was very pleaded with the service I received
We had couple of planning applications both of which were approved without much fuss. Elie is very helpful when it comes to discussing the cases and he certainly has the knowledge and the experience too. I highly recommend them for all planning matters.
Quickly understood my requirements, worked efficiently to prepare planning application accordingly, kept me informed at all stages, and successful planning outcome obtained. Couldn't ask for more.
Very professional outfit. Ellie made our application smooth sailing.
Highly recommended
I contacted 4D planning to help us get planning permission for a roof terrace, from the start Elie was really helpful and always available to answer any questions. He helped us navigate the councils alterations and I’d happily recommend 4D Planning!
Excellent service, very knowledgeable and great communication throughout. 4D Planning assisted in securing planning permission for an extension to the rear of my house and loft conversion.
Elie & his team have worked extremely efficiently, listened to my concerns and incorporated any suggestions in the design. Elie made the process seem very easy and quick, resulting in a successful outcome - highly recommended.
4D Planning produced the drawings I needed for a roof terrace extension, and then managed the planning permission application. Very pleased with the service: the drawings were exactly as needed; Elie and his team where responsive to emails and generally helpful throughout; and pricing was transparent and reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

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