Architectural design and planning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Covering Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

We cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock, Newton Mearns and Renfrew.

Homes in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.

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.

Measured survey of the existing house
Design options and 3D views
Building regulations drawings and specification

How much should I budget for architectural design and planning?

What architectural design and planning typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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 Scotland?

In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.

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

What should Renfrewshire and Inverclyde homeowners check first?

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.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about architectural design and planning in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?

Yes. Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Paisley and Greenock.

Architectural design and planning in nearby towns

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