Architectural design and planning · Stretford

Architectural design and planning in Stretford

Our architectural design and planning service covers Stretford and the rest of Greater Manchester. You get a fixed price in writing for the agreed specification, and one person co-ordinating the trades.

Covering Stretford

Stretford sits 4 miles south-west of Manchester, with Old Trafford 1 miles to the north-east and Urmston 2 miles to the west.

Homes in the North West

Across the North West, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates all feature, and brick or stone matching is chosen to suit each street.

What is included in architectural design and planning in Stretford?

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
  • Planning or lawful development certificate drawings
  • Structural engineer’s calculations

How much does architectural design and planning cost in Stretford?

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 planningGuide 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

How is architectural design and planning approved in Stretford?

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 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.

From first call to completion

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

What people ask before starting

How much do extension plans cost?

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

Can I use your drawings with another builder?

Yes. If you buy drawings on their own, they are yours to use.

How do I get a price for architectural design and planning in Stretford?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

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Planning an extension, loft or new home?

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