Covering Hindley
Hindley is about 15 miles west of Manchester. We also cover Wigan (2 miles to the west), Westhoughton and Leigh.
Homes in the North West
Across the North West, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates all feature, and brick or stone matching is chosen to suit each street.
What do you get with 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.
- Design options and 3D views
- Planning or lawful development certificate drawings
- Building regulations drawings and specification
What is the guide price for architectural design and planning in Hindley?
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 |
What approvals does architectural design and planning need in England?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
We confirm whether your project is permitted development, needs prior approval or needs a householder application, and prepare the right submission. A lawful development certificate is the best proof that permitted development work is lawful.
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.
How does the project run?
- 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.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
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.
How long does planning take?
Councils aim to decide householder applications within eight weeks of validation.
Do you work in Hindley?
Yes. Hindley is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Wigan and Westhoughton.
Architectural design and planning near Hindley
- Architectural design and planning in Wigan
- Architectural design and planning in Westhoughton
- Architectural design and planning in Leigh
- Architectural design and planning in Atherton
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Hindley.

