Covering Cwmbran
We work in Cwmbran (NP44) and the places around it, including Pontypool, Newport and Caerphilly.
Homes in Gwent
Housing in Wales ranges from terraced streets in the valleys and older industrial towns to stone-built homes in rural areas and modern estates around the cities.
What is included in architectural design and planning in Cwmbran?
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.
- Measured survey of the existing house
- Design options and 3D views
- Building regulations drawings and specification
What is the guide price for architectural design and planning in Cwmbran?
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 |
Do you need permission for architectural design and planning in Cwmbran?
In Wales the planning rules, including what counts as permitted development, are set by the Welsh Government, and Welsh building regulations differ in places from England’s. We check both against your house before drawings are finalised, and handle party wall notices where needed.
We prepare applications to Welsh councils and check the Welsh permitted development rules, which differ from England's.
What can affect architectural design and planning?
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about architectural design and planning in Cwmbran
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.
How do I get a price for architectural design and planning in Cwmbran?
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 in nearby towns
- Architectural design and planning in Pontypool
- Architectural design and planning in Newport
- Architectural design and planning in Caerphilly
- Architectural design and planning in Abergavenny
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Cwmbran.

