Design and Planning

The first step when thinking about extending your property or developing a new one is to know and understand what it and is not possible.  We have decades of experience in the home extension and new build markets and an initial visit from one of our experts will explore the possibilities that your property has to offer.

During our initial survey we can advise you on any local planning restrictions and structural limitations.

Architectural Services

Our architectural services team provides a professional service from concept of designs through to Building Regulations approval. Using state of the art 3D imaging software we can provide you with a three dimensional image of your project and even a walk through showing the space in all seasons and times of day.

Our Planning Service

  • Survey of existing property/location
  • Review existing plans and elevations, obtain OS plan
  • Apply changes and additions showing options
  • Checking conformity to local authority guidelines
  • Enter application for planning permission and/or Lawful Development Certificate
  • Contact planning officer to ensure that case gets best hearing
  • Make amendments to plans as necessary
  • Enter planning appeal (if necessary)
  • Draw detailed construction drawings for building regulation approval
  • Structural engineer produces calculations for any structural amendments.

OUR PROJECTS

architect drawings of semi detached new build property in Hemel Hempstead

Corner plot maximisation (Hemel)

A large detached house on a large corner plot was crying out to have a development approved to maximise its value. Planning permission was obtained for a pair of semi-detached houses on the available land whilst retaining a good family garden for the original detached property.

Prestige Projects planning permission Dacorum

Development of a large garden

A detached house on a corner plot with a long rear garden received planning permission to add a pair of attractive semi-detached homes in the rear of the plot. These have now been built and sold by a developer we introduced.

planning permission for a barn conversion in Hemel Hempstead

Extension of a barn conversion

This detached ‘L’ shaped house from a previous barn conversion received planning approval for an extra wing to create a large family home.