Architectural design and planning · Wimbledon

Architectural design and planning in Wimbledon

We take on architectural design and planning in Wimbledon as a complete project: survey, drawings, planning or permitted development checks, building control and the construction itself.

Covering Wimbledon

Our coverage around Wimbledon (SW19) also includes Morden, Mitcham and Putney.

Homes in London

Much of London’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which is why side return extensions, rear dormers and mansards are so common. Many streets are in conservation areas, and several boroughs use Article 4 directions that remove some permitted development rights.

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.

  • Design options and 3D views
  • Submission and liaison with the planning officer
  • Structural engineer’s calculations

How much should I budget for architectural design and planning?

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

Planning and building rules in Wimbledon

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

We confirm whether your project is permitted development, needs prior approval or needs a householder application, and prepare the right submission.

What can change the price or programme?

  • 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?

  1. Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
  2. Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
  3. Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
  4. Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Questions about architectural design and planning in Wimbledon

What is a lawful development certificate?

A certificate from the council confirming that work is permitted development, which is useful when you sell.

Do I need a structural engineer?

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

Do you work in Wimbledon?

Yes. Wimbledon is within our coverage for architectural design and planning, along with nearby Morden and Mitcham.

Architectural design and planning near Wimbledon

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