# 4.1 Service patterns

## Example service patterns

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="#apply-for-a-construction-permit">Apply for a construction permit</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Apply for a construction permit

<figure><img src="/files/2ClBs7Yo37RXMzX5Tcxj" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example service pattern based on the 'apply for a construction permit' service</p></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="131"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Users</strong></td><td>• Architect</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Steps</strong></td><td><p><strong>Apply</strong></p><p>Find the service > Register or authenticate > Submit application (including answering questions and uploading documents) > Receive the outcome of a decision ></p><p><strong>If outcome is successful</strong></p><p>Get notification for payment > Make payment > Give feedback</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Patterns</strong></td><td><p><a href="/pages/ytH89LpfNKAL3VTHdC90">Find</a></p><p><a href="/pages/bJi4a5AT5O6HAx0vsbL9">Register</a></p><p><a href="/pages/sferOGcBEUQchHbjJYb0">Apply</a></p><p><a href="/pages/UqtOGqrFeEMnoIMqINow">Give feedback</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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