Covering Aylesbury
Aylesbury sits 16 miles south of Milton Keynes, with Princes Risborough 6 miles to the south and Leighton Buzzard 10 miles to the north-east.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
What goes into architectural design and planning?
Designing and building under one roof means the drawings are priced as they are drawn, so there are fewer surprises when the quote arrives. If you only need drawings and a planning application, we can do that and you are free to use any builder.
- Planning or lawful development certificate drawings
- Building regulations drawings and specification
- Structural engineer’s calculations
How much should I budget for architectural design and planning?
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 |
Planning and building rules in Aylesbury
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
We confirm whether your project is permitted development, needs prior approval or needs a householder application, and prepare the right submission.
What can change the price or programme?
- Planning and building regulations are separate approvals; most projects need building regulations even when planning is not needed.
- Pre-application advice from the council can help on sensitive sites.
From first call to completion
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- 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.
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.
What is a lawful development certificate?
A certificate from the council confirming that work is permitted development, which is useful when you sell.
How do I get a price for architectural design and planning in Aylesbury?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Architectural design and planning near Aylesbury
- Architectural design and planning in Princes Risborough
- Architectural design and planning in Leighton Buzzard
- Architectural design and planning in Berkhamsted
- Architectural design and planning in Bletchley
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Aylesbury.

