Mall Tenant Build-Out Receives Fast-Track Approval in Just 35 Days

Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Drybar, a WellBiz Brands location, for a tenant improvement (TI) project in a mall setting in Atlanta, Georgia. Working closely with the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Development Services Division, our team managed the full submittal and review process to secure plan check approval on a tight timeline.

As part of the broader WellBiz program, this project required consistent coordination and documentation standards that align with a multi-location rollout. Permit Place ensured that all submittals, communication, and follow-through met national program expectations while staying compliant with local jurisdictional requirements.

Challenges

This project proceeded smoothly with no significant challenges reported during the permitting process. Thanks to Permit Place’s upfront planning and thorough Due Diligence process, our team entered the City of Atlanta’s review cycle with complete, well-organized submittals. This preparation minimized surprises, reduced review friction, and set the stage for an efficient approval path.

Solutions and Strategies

With no major hurdles, the focus was on maintaining momentum through proactive measures. Permit Place closely monitored each departmental review within the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Development Services Division. As comments were released on a rolling basis, our team immediately relayed them to the architect, coordinated revisions, and strategically timed resubmittals to keep the TI project on track.

Our experience with mall tenant projects and program-level work for WellBiz allowed us to streamline communication, anticipate reviewer needs, and keep all stakeholders aligned from first submittal through final approval.

Project Wins

• The jurisdiction issued comments as each department completed its review rather than waiting for all departments to finish. Permit Place collaborated in real time with the architect, enabling all revisions to be completed and the second submittal to be turned around the same day the first round of review was finalized.
• The team expedited the second round of review, securing plan check approval within the same week.
• The project moved from initial plan receipt to permit approval in just 35 days.

This efficient outcome underscores how Permit Place’s Due Diligence process, proactive measures, and disciplined permit expediting services help national brands like WellBiz keep their mall TI projects on schedule and program goals on track.