About Complete Planning
Your Local Planning Consultancy and Architectural Experts in Manningtree, Essex
At Complete Planning, we are a family-run planning consultancy and architectural design company based in Manningtree, proudly serving Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and East Anglia. With over 40 years of combined experience in planning, design, heritage, and construction, we help homeowners, developers, and businesses turn ideas into approved projects — from home extensions and HMO conversions to new builds and listed building consents.
We believe in clarity, honesty, and value. Our fixed pricing on all planning applications, appeals, architectural drawings, and listed building consents ensures full transparency from the start, so you always know where you stand.
Our expertise
With a deep understanding of the UK planning system, we guide clients through every stage of the process — from feasibility and design to planning submission and approval.
Our team brings first-hand experience in development, planning, and construction, providing you with a complete, end-to-end service backed by technical excellence and practical insight.
We also use advanced 3D LiDAR scanning technology for precise site measurements, and every architectural drawing we produce is in 3D and colour as standard. This ensures your planning application has the strongest possible presentation to local planning authorities.
Bringing Your Vision to Life
From concept to completion, Complete Planning is here to make your planning journey simple and successful.
Whether you’re looking to extend your home, secure planning permission for a new build, or manage a listed building project, we provide expert guidance that gets results.