How our architectural design process works

No jargon, no pressure — a clear path from your first idea to drawings a builder can quote and build from. Here's what happens at each stage, what you do, and what you get.

1
Send Sean your project idea
You:
Send a few photos, your postcode and a short description of what you'd like to achieve.
We:
We give you an honest first view of what's realistic — with no obligation.
Output:
A quick, no-pressure first reply.
2
Initial review of property & photos
You:
Share any existing plans or an estate-agent floorplan if you have one.
We:
We look at the property, its setting and the likely planning context.
Output:
An early sense of the options and route.
3
Brief & design discussion
You:
Tell us how you live and what matters most — light, space, budget, priorities.
We:
We shape the brief with you so the design solves the right problem.
Output:
A clear, agreed brief.
4
Measured survey / property information
You:
Give us access or accurate measurements of the area affected.
We:
We gather the information needed to draw the property accurately.
Output:
Reliable measured information.
5
Existing drawings
You:
Confirm the existing layout is correct.
We:
We prepare accurate existing plans and elevations.
Output:
Existing drawings of the property as it is.
6
Concept design & layout options
You:
React to the options — what you love, what you'd change.
We:
We develop the concept and, where useful, compare a few approaches.
Output:
A design direction you understand and feel confident about.
7
Planning route check
You:
Let us know of any constraints you're aware of (e.g. conservation area).
We:
We advise on the likely route — permitted development, full application or a lawful development certificate — subject to confirmation with the local authority.
Output:
A clear view of the likely planning route.
8
Planning drawings or lawful development drawings
You:
Approve the proposed design.
We:
We prepare the drawings to support a planning application or certificate, and support the submission.
Output:
Planning-ready drawings.
9
Building-regulations drawings (if needed)
You:
Confirm you're ready for the build stage.
We:
We prepare the technical drawings for building control, coordinating with a structural engineer where calculations are needed.
Output:
Building-control drawings.
10
Builder quotation pack & handover
You:
Take the drawings to builders to quote.
We:
We hand over a clear drawing pack and are happy to explain the build stage.
Output:
A complete pack builders can quote and build from.

Send Sean your project idea

What isn't included automatically

Structural engineer calculations may be a separate, specialist cost.
Local authority planning application fees are paid to the council.
Building-control fees are paid to building control or an approved inspector.
Party wall matters may need a party wall surveyor.
The construction work itself — we are design-only and don't carry out the build.

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Send Sean a few photos and a short description of what you'd like to do. You'll get an honest first view with no obligation.

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What isn't included automatically

Structural engineer calculations may be a separate, specialist cost.

Local authority planning application fees are paid to the council.

Building-control fees are paid to building control or an approved inspector.

Party wall matters may need a party wall surveyor.

The construction work itself — we are design-only and don't carry out the build.

How our architectural design process works

Send Sean your project idea

Initial review of property & photos

Brief & design discussion

Measured survey / property information

Existing drawings

Concept design & layout options

Planning route check

Planning drawings or lawful development drawings

Building-regulations drawings (if needed)

Builder quotation pack & handover

What isn't included automatically

Helpful guides

Ready to talk about your project?

How our architectural design process works

Send Sean your project idea

Initial review of property & photos

Brief & design discussion

Measured survey / property information

Existing drawings

Concept design & layout options

Planning route check

Planning drawings or lawful development drawings

Building-regulations drawings (if needed)

Builder quotation pack & handover

What isn't included automatically

Helpful guides

Ready to talk about your project?