Covering Middleton
Our coverage around Middleton (M24) also includes Chadderton (2 miles to the east) and Heywood.
Homes in the North West
Terraced housing is a defining feature of many North West towns, which brings party walls and narrow access into most projects, with more space to extend on suburban semis.
What does architectural design and planning involve?
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
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Building regulations drawings and specification
What is the guide price for architectural design and planning in Middleton?
Indicative costs for architectural design and planning. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 Middleton?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
We confirm whether your project is permitted development, needs prior approval or needs a householder application, and prepare the right submission.
What should Middleton 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?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
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.
Do you work in Middleton?
Yes. Middleton is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Chadderton and Heywood.
Architectural design and planning near Middleton
- Architectural design and planning in Chadderton
- Architectural design and planning in Heywood
- Architectural design and planning in Royton
- Architectural design and planning in Oldham
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Middleton.

