Architectural design and planning in Merthyr Tydfil

Covering Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil sits 19 miles north-east of Bridgend, with Aberdare 4 miles to the south-west and Rhondda 7 miles to the south-west.

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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 does architectural design and planning involve?

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
Submission and liaison with the planning officer
Structural engineer’s calculations

What is the guide price for architectural design and planning in Merthyr Tydfil?

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 Wales?

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 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.

What are the steps?

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.

Questions about architectural design and planning in Merthyr Tydfil

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.

Who deals with the council for a project in Merthyr Tydfil?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

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