Offering architectural design and planning services for home extensions, loft conversions, HMO and other building work. With a 98% planning approval rate, we offer a 360-degree approach to ensure we are a proactive and positive element in your property journey right from the start.
However big or small your project is, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience and bring your vision to life, supporting you from concept to construction phase. We provide a superior service and quality designs for both residential and commercial properties across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex.
Architectural Designs can discuss the possibilities of your project with you.
Providing big picture visuals and imagery solutions based on your brief.
Offering assistance, submission and monitoring of your planning applications.
Submit Building Control Applications or Developmental Approval on your behalf.
Your project may require approval from your local water services provider.
Converting a property into a House in Multiple Occupation.
Where works are to be carried out in close proximity to your neighbours.
We are proud members of:
LABC Partner Authority Scheme and the Federation of Small Businesses
We are proud be a winner!
South England Prestige Awards
When building you may need a party wall agreement. For more information, visit our sister company The Party Wall Centre.
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Before committing to a purchase of land property, Architectural Designs can assess your budgetary restraints and give an assessment of the viability of your project or considering alternate methods to help you achieve your goals. Determining the likelihood of achieving Planning Approval. During the 1hr site visit, we will discuss the process and what could be achieved within your budget. We charge a flat fee of £150 + VAT for the 1 hour consultation.
Collaborating with you on your project, striving to achieve the goals set out to create the perfect outcome. With 20 years of design and construction experience, we explore multiple design options giving you the best chance of achieving planning approval and ensuring that you get the property you want and need. Working closely with you throughout the process, discussing and managing changes before moving on to the next phase.
For 20 years, architectural designs has worked closely with local councils across the southeast and London. This extensive experience has given us in depth knowledge of planning regulations, allowing us to guide your project to a successful approval.
Full service planning experts
We handle your entire planning application from start to finish;
Site plans
Existing and proposed drawings
Street views
Ecological surveys and reports
Design statements
Trust us to steer your planning application through the complex approval process.
Our team will prepare and submit a Full Plans Application to your local Building Control office. This ensures your plans meet all national and local Building Regulations before construction starts.
With extensive knowledge of current codes, we proactively identify any amendments needed for regulatory compliance. This prevents delays and revisions later in the process.
We provide the required documentation like structural calculations, specifications, and drainage layouts to satisfy Building Control requirements.
We manage the building regulations application efficiently ensuring you have the required information, appropriate application forms and that your plans meet the standards the first time.
We will arrange for a structural engineer to provide the necessary structural drawings and calculations. This supports our architectural design team and your building contractor in implementing the plans according to regulations.
We create comprehensive tender documents to help you get accurate, comparable contractor bids. This ensures all contractors quote the same scope of work. With clear documentation upfront, you get consistent pricing and know exactly what the project will deliver. Our tender documents take the guesswork out of the bidding process.
Your project may require approval from your local water services provider. Where building within 3m of a sewer, Building Owners will be required to obtain approval from their water authority.
Works will need to be designed to follow the requirements set out by each authority. Architectural Designs can manage this build over application as well as arrange for any surveys to be carried out where required. We will then create the appropriate drawings and specifications to obtain approval to build over the water authorities asset.
Click on the link below to see the requirements and if your project could need approval.
Are you considering purchasing or converting a property into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)? An HMO is a rental property where three or more unrelated individuals share common facilities. At Architectural Designs we can assist you through this process.
Converting a property into an HMO involves meeting specific regulatory requirements, ensuring safety standards, and obtaining necessary approvals from local authorities. We handle everything from adding extra facilities to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs.
Explore our professional services for a seamless and compliant property conversion into an HMO. Contact us to discuss your project and make informed decisions for your property ventures.
If your construction project affects a shared wall or boundary, a Party Wall Agreement under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 may be required. Our trained Party Wall Surveyors can guide you through the process, whether acting as Building Owner’s Surveyor, Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor, or Agreed Surveyor for both parties. With experience facilitating agreements, we can help resolve any disputes smoothly. Let us handle the Party Wall Agreement process so you can focus on your project with peace of mind. Our support and expertise make complying with the Party Wall Act straightforward.
For any projects near property lines (such as extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions), we recommend a pre-construction condition survey. With 20+ years of experience with Party Wall agreements, we can perform thorough property surveys before construction begins safeguarding both client and contractor.
A condition survey provides a dated and accurate record of the neighbouring property’s state, highlighting any existing defects.
The survey notes:
– Construction type and current condition
– Urgent defects requiring attention
– Areas needing monitoring during construction
– Potential safety hazards
While not advising fixes, the survey informs what should be addressed or monitored.
