Covering Auchterarder
We work in Auchterarder (PH3) and the places around it, including Crieff, Dunblane and Perth.
Homes in Perth and Kinross
Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.
What goes into architectural design and planning?
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.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Design options and 3D views
- Building regulations drawings and specification
How much does architectural design and planning cost in Auchterarder?
Use these ranges to budget for architectural design and planning; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 |
What approvals does architectural design and planning need in Scotland?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
We prepare planning applications where needed and the building warrant application, which must be approved before work starts in Scotland.
What should Auchterarder homeowners check first?
- Pre-application advice from the council can help on sensitive sites.
- 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.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
How much do extension plans cost?
Typically £3,000 to £7,000 including VAT from measured survey to building regulations drawings, plus council fees.
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. If you buy drawings on their own, they are yours to use.
Can you visit a house in Auchterarder to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Architectural design and planning in nearby towns
- Architectural design and planning in Crieff
- Architectural design and planning in Dunblane
- Architectural design and planning in Perth
- Architectural design and planning in Kinross
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Auchterarder.

