Covering Rotherham
Alongside Rotherham, we also cover Chapeltown, Sheffield (6 miles to the south-west) and Barnsley.
Homes in Yorkshire and the Humber
Across Yorkshire and the Humber, older stone and brick terraces sit alongside inter-war semis and newer estates, and dormers and rear extensions are designed to suit each.
What goes into architectural design and planning?
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.
- Design options and 3D views
- Submission and liaison with the planning officer
- Structural engineer’s calculations
What will architectural design and planning cost?
Use these ranges to budget for architectural design and planning; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 Rotherham?
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.
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.
- Pre-application advice from the council can help on sensitive sites.
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.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Architectural design and planning: common questions
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. If you buy drawings on their own, they are yours to use.
How long does planning take?
Councils aim to decide householder applications within eight weeks of validation.
Who deals with the council for a project in Rotherham?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Architectural design and planning in nearby towns
- Architectural design and planning in Chapeltown
- Architectural design and planning in Sheffield
- Architectural design and planning in Barnsley
- Architectural design and planning in Dronfield
Learn more about architectural design and planning, or see every project we cover in Rotherham.

