Architectural design and planning in Abergavenny

Covering Abergavenny

Abergavenny is about 16 miles north of Newport. We also cover Pontypool (8 miles to the south), Ebbw Vale and Cwmbran.

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Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.

What is included in architectural design and planning in Abergavenny?

Architectural design and planning covers everything before building starts: a measured survey of the house, design options, planning or permitted development drawings, the application itself, building regulations drawings and structural calculations. We offer it on its own or as part of a design-and-build project.

Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
Measured survey of the existing house
Design options and 3D views

What will architectural design and planning cost?

Guide prices for architectural design and planning, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

Architectural design and planning	Guide price incl. VAT
Measured survey and existing drawings	£500 to £1,200
Planning drawings and application	£1,200 to £3,000
Building regulations drawings and specification	£1,000 to £2,500
Structural calculations	£500 to £2,000

How is architectural design and planning approved in Abergavenny?

Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.

We prepare applications to Welsh councils and check the Welsh permitted development rules, which differ from England's.

What should I think about before starting?

Planning and building regulations are separate approvals; most projects need building regulations even when planning is not needed.
Conservation areas and listed buildings need extra design care and supporting statements.

How does the project run?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Architectural design and planning: common questions

Can I use your drawings with another builder?

Yes. If you buy drawings on their own, they are yours to use.

Do I need a structural engineer?

For steels, new openings, lofts and extensions, yes. We arrange the calculations.

Do you work in Abergavenny?

Yes. Abergavenny is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Pontypool and Ebbw Vale.

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