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BCIN-Certified Deck & Garage Permit Drawings in London, ON

Planning a backyard construction project in London? Navigating the City of London Building Division requirements, Zoning By-law Z.-1 restrictions, and property line setbacks can quickly delay your build.

 

At Fast Track Plans, we draft BCIN-certified blueprint packages specifically engineered for London’s building permit process, helping homeowners and contractors get fast, hassle-free municipal approvals.

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Do You Need a Building Permit in London?

Under the Ontario Building Code and City of London rules, you legally require a building permit if your project involves:

  • Decks:

    • Any deck attached to your home (regardless of height).

    • Any deck elevated more than 24 inches (600 mm) above finished grade.

    • Any freestanding deck exceeding 108 sq. ft. (10 m²).

  • Detached Garages: Any detached garage or accessory structure occupying an area greater than 108 sq. ft. (10 m²).

  • Sheds: Any accessory building larger than 161 sq. ft. (15 m²), or any structure containing plumbing regardless of size.

London Bylaw Specifics: The City of London caps total accessory structure coverage at 10% of your total lot area. Furthermore, accessory structures have a standard height limit of 4 metres (13.1 ft)—though London allows taller structures if you increase your setbacks proportionately.

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What’s Included in Our London Drawing Packages?

City of London plan examiners require scaled, professional drawings to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code and By-law Z.-1. Every package we deliver includes:

  1. Framing & Layout Plan: Full structural details showing pier/footing locations below frost line, beam spans, joist spacing, and ledger attachments.

  2. Elevations: Front, side, and rear exterior views illustrating total height from grade and guardrail specifications.

  3. Cross-Sections & Construction Details: Complete assembly cut-throughs from footings up to roof shingles.

  4. BCIN Designer Stamp & Schedule 1 Form: Official designer signature and required documentation for smooth digital portal submission.

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How to Get Your London Permit Approved

  1. Send Us Your Site Details: Provide your lot measurements, survey (if available), and basic layout ideas.

  2. We Draft Your Blueprint Package: Our BCIN designers build your complete, permit-ready plans in days.

  3. Submit to the City: Upload your digital PDF package directly through the City of London Building Portal.

  4. Receive Your Permit & Build: London examiners review your residential application (typically within 10 business days), clear your permit, and you are ready to book footing inspections!

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Ready to Start Your London Backyard Project?

Skip the drawing rejections and municipal back-and-forth. Get affordable, BCIN-certified permit plans starting at $500 + HST.

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