Once your design has been agreed, detailed technical drawings are needed to demonstrate that the proposed construction meets Building Regulations.

Our drawings consider requirements including structural integrity, fire safety, drainage, moisture resistance, sound insulation, ventilation, thermal performance and accessibility, as well as other relevant technical standards.

Once approved, the drawings give your builder clear information about how the project should be constructed and the standards it needs to meet.

A well-prepared tender package can make it much easier to compare contractor quotations and maintain control of your construction costs.

We can prepare detailed specifications setting out the materials, finishes and construction requirements for your project — from quantities of materials and insulation specifications through to finishes and other build details.

This gives contractors the information they need to price the same scope of work, making quotations easier to compare and helping reduce unexpected costs later in the build.

Certain agricultural and forestry developments can benefit from a simplified notification process rather than a full planning application.

We can advise on whether your proposal may qualify and prepare the necessary submission. Depending on the type of development, this route can apply to projects such as new agricultural buildings, tracks, extensions, livestock buildings, fish-farming ponds and certain excavations or waste disposal operations.

Where the relevant requirements are met, the process can provide a faster route to a decision than a standard planning application.

It isn't always easy to understand how a proposed development will look from traditional architectural drawings.

Our 3D modelling and visualisation can bring your plans to life, allowing you to see the proposed building, extension or development before construction begins.

This can help you compare design options, communicate your ideas with planners, neighbours and other stakeholders, and identify changes earlier — potentially saving time and unnecessary design costs.

Getting planning advice before committing to a full application can be one of the most valuable stages of a project.

We can help you understand how local planning policies and other requirements may affect your proposal, identify potential objections or constraints and, where appropriate, seek feedback from the local planning authority.

Resolving potential issues at this stage can help you avoid investing in detailed plans for a scheme that may need significant changes later.

Working with a listed building or property within a conservation area requires additional care.

We can provide advice on the planning and design considerations involved and prepare architectural drawings and Heritage Assessments to support Listed Building Consent applications.

Our approach considers the architectural and historic significance of the property while exploring how your proposed alterations can meet your practical requirements.

We specialise in permitted development routes for agricultural buildings, including Class Q residential conversions and Class R commercial conversions.

We can assess whether your building meets the relevant criteria, advise on the most appropriate route and prepare and submit the necessary applications. This can help you understand the potential of an underused agricultural building before committing to a full development scheme.

Read all about our Class Q process and services here.

Whether you're looking to create more space, improve the layout of your home or increase its long-term value, we can help develop an extension that works with the existing property.

We'll consider the site, existing building, planning requirements, design, materials and your objectives, helping you understand what could realistically be achieved before progressing to detailed plans.

From individual homes to wider residential schemes, we can help take a new-build project from initial concept through to planning and detailed design.

We'll consider the site's potential, local planning context, access, surrounding development and the character of the area, creating a design that responds to both your objectives and its setting.

If you're a landowner looking to sell a site with planning potential, our wider Land & New Homes expertise can also help you understand its development and market potential.

Accurate plans are essential when dealing with property ownership, boundaries and legal transactions.

We can prepare Land Registry and lease plans showing relevant boundaries, rights, covenants, rights of way, ownership details and divisions of land or property.

Plans can support Land Registry applications, lease agreements, boundary matters, property transactions, plot divisions and planning applications, with drawings prepared to meet the relevant requirements.