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So you have a site, you know you will be able to build something to achieve your dreams and you are struggling to compile thoughts and ideas into a written brief? Then Thomas Studio can help you.

Below are FREE Thomas Studio guides that will help you save time and money in those early stages, to ensure you get your project off to a good start.



How to get planning permission —
Getting planning permission doesn’t require spending lots of money on professionals or attempting a planning application – like a lucky-spin on a slot-machine – a well constructed planning application not only saves you money, it will ensure your neighbours help support your application, and you get your scheme approved too, adding serious value to an otherwise redundant site.
Download Architect Garry Thomas’s ‘8 top tips to get planning permission’ it’s an invaluable guide for anyone who may be thinking ‘can we get planning permission?’

Why not check out my other FREE guides on the Thomas Studio website, such as:

How to get planning permission for a Dutch barn —
Permitted development is a minefield of regulations and false starts when it come to converting a Dutch barn. Architect Garry Thomas is the Dutch barn ‘guru’ when it comes to unlocking planning permission for Dutch barns. To find out how, download this helpful guide before you attempt a planning application under permitted development.

Listed building review —
Have you recently purchased a listed building, or perhaps you own one already and you are thinking ‘can you get planning permission to alter the building or add an extension’ this Listed Building Review is just for you. It will help you avoid costly pitfalls and make sure you don’t get tangled up in regulation and enforcement for what could be criminal-activity. Before you change or alter your listed building check our the Thomas Studio ‘Listed Building Review’