Architectural design and planning in Montrose

Covering Montrose

Our coverage around Montrose (DD10) also includes Arbroath, Forfar and Carnoustie.

Homes in Dundee and Angus

In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.

What goes into 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.

Building warrant application and completion certificate
Building regulations drawings and specification
Structural engineer’s calculations

How much does architectural design and planning cost in Montrose?

Typical ranges for architectural design and planning. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

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 Montrose

Projects in Scotland need a building warrant from the council before any building work starts, and a completion certificate once it is finished. Planning permission is a separate decision. The Party Wall etc. Act does not apply in Scotland; shared walls are governed by title deeds and the law of the tenement where relevant.

We prepare planning applications where needed and the building warrant application, which must be approved before work starts in Scotland.

What should I think about before starting?

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.

What happens after I enquire?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
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 Montrose

How much do extension plans cost?

Typically £3,000 to £7,000 including VAT from measured survey to building regulations drawings, plus council fees.

Do I need a structural engineer?

For steels, new openings, lofts and extensions, yes. We arrange the calculations.

Do you work in Montrose?

Yes. Montrose is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Arbroath and Forfar.

Architectural design and planning near Montrose

Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Montrose.