Helping shops, cafés and small businesses transform their premises — with clear plans and smooth approvals.
Small commercial properties — shops, cafés, takeaways, salons and similar businesses — often need to adapt their spaces to stay competitive. Whether you’re expanding your floor area, improving your layout, adding seating, or changing the use of the building entirely, you’ll need accurate plans and the right permissions in place.
This is where I help business owners move quickly and confidently.
I design and submit planning drawings, extension plans, and change of use applications for small commercial premises across South Wales, ensuring your project meets local planning policy from the start.
What I Help With
1. Commercial Extensions & Layout Improvements
Many small businesses outgrow their space. I regularly design extensions and internal remodels for:
- Cafés adding indoor or outdoor seating
- Takeaways needing improved kitchen layouts or extraction routes
- Shops expanding their retail area
- Salons and barbers creating additional treatment rooms
- Small offices reconfiguring internal layouts
You’ll receive clear, professional drawings that builders and planners can work from with confidence.
2. Change of Use Applications
If you’re turning a shop into a café, a takeaway into a restaurant, or any other commercial use change, you’ll likely need formal planning approval.
I handle the full process, including:
- Assessing whether planning permission is required
- Preparing all drawings and supporting documents
- Submitting the application to the local council
- Responding to any planning queries
3. Working With Landlords, Builders & Councils
Commercial projects often involve multiple parties. I coordinate with:
- Landlords and managing agents
- Builders and shopfitters
- Environmental Health
- Planning officers
- Building Control
This keeps your project moving and avoids delays caused by missing information or unclear drawings.
Why Small Commercial Projects Need Specialist Support
Unlike domestic extensions, commercial premises must meet stricter standards and often face more scrutiny from planning departments. A well‑prepared set of drawings and a clear application can be the difference between a fast approval and months of back‑and‑forth.
My role is to simplify the process, reduce uncertainty, and help you get trading or expanding as quickly as possible.
Move Your Business Forward With Confidence
Whether you’re planning a small extension, a full remodel, or a change of use, I can provide the drawings, guidance and application support you need.
Clear plans. Smooth approvals. Practical solutions for real businesses.