Building regulations permissions

Existing and Proposed Drawings

Existing and proposed drawings are paired architectural drawings showing a property before work and the intended design after the alterations are completed.

Existing drawings establish the current arrangement, while proposed drawings make additions, removals and changes clear. The comparison is commonly used for planning and building warrant submissions.

Plans, elevations and sections should correspond so that walls, openings, levels and roof changes can be understood consistently. Clear drawing conventions help reviewers and contractors identify the actual scope.

For renovation work, accurate existing information is particularly important. Errors in the starting survey can carry through into design, engineering, pricing and construction.

Property types

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Tenement Georgian Townhouse Victorian Villa Terraced House Traditional Cottage Georgian Flat Converted Flat Detached House Semi-detached House

Building glossary

Related building terms

Contract Administrator Schedule of Works Specification Technical Drawings Planning Drawings Design Statement Existing and Proposed Drawings Measured Survey Architectural Drawings Architect

Guides & advice

Related guides

Building Warrant Edinburgh Guide | City of Edinburgh Council Process Explained

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