Find renovation architects & builders for Planning Applications

Trusted Architects, Architectural Technicians & Planning Consultants. Let us help you find the help you need for your business’ planning application.

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We’re here to help you find architects with the skills you need

With a range of architects, architectural design experts, and architectural technologists across the UK, you can have full confidence we’ll help you find the skills you need at a competitive price.

Get plans and blueprints for your projects, whether it’s a new build, restoration or renovation of an existing building. From family homes, apartments, retail, commercial, hotels, offices, you can get advice on the development possibilities, both interior and exterior.

Who we have worked with
  • New Builds
  • Extensions
  • Loft Conversions
  • Barn Conversions
  • Commercial Projects
  • Home Improvements
  • Patios/terraces
  • Interior architecture & design
  • Restorations
  • Other

Types of properties our experts work on

Private properties

From large to small projects, we will provide you with an architect, architectural technician or surveyor to provide you with the design inspiration you are seeking.

Commercial properties

For larger commercial projects, we will put you in touch with a registered architect who can take your design ideas and translate them into a practical project.

Local authority properties

Available skills are not just limited to domestic or commercial properties but can also include projects with local authorities, providing innovative ideas across multiple council settings.

Need help with a planning application?

If you are seeking planning permission for a commercial project then it is essential to get the right advice. Getting planning permission for a commercial development is a rather more complex and lengthy process than planning permission for domestic properties. 

The scale of such developments often means there are so many more considerations to take into account and an extensive knowledge of the applicable laws and policies is essential for the smooth running of a commercial building project.

When is planning permission required?

Commercial projects where there are plans to construct, extend, develop or renovate will require planning permission. This also applies where a change of use of an existing building is proposed, such a changing from residential to business use. It is possible that if you work from home and are considering making modifications to your property for business purposes you may need commercial planning permission.

In some instances, it may be possible for some commercial property projects to proceed under permitted development rights, meaning that planning permission is not required.

When it comes to planning applications for business purposes, planning permission may often only be granted if the intended building will be in an area specifically set aside by the local authority for that specific use e.g an area designated for retail.

 

Do I need an expert to help seek commercial planning permission?

Securing planning permission for commercial developments requires expertise. By involving a professional planning expert from the outset will ensure that the submitted plans fulfil every requirement of commercial planning rules and laws. This will save your business time and money.

An architect, surveyor or planning advisor can help you achieve both outline planning permission, agreeing the scales and type of development, and later full planning permission which will allow the building work to get under way. Full planning permission typically lasts 3 years in England and 5 years in Wales, meaning the work must have started within this period, or a new planning application must be submitted.

Testimonials

“We required a complete refit of our office environment but didn’t know where to begin. UK Architects were invaluable in providing the inspiration and ideas, and always consulting with us along the way, to provide us with an office space fit for the modern work that provides that wow factor.”

Dave Beggs,
Office Manager, Liverpool

“What a professional service and made the whole process of getting planning permission largely painless. Plans were drawn up with consultation with us in quick time, and request changes done speedily without issue. We were able to get the planning permission we needed from the local authority for our extension.”

Brian Davies,
Cheshire

“We were very fortunate to have a top designer who used his expertise to produce some exceptional drawings, which enabled us to firm up our ideas for what we really wanted for our new build. The end result was an amazing design that was both aesthetically pleasing but also made full use of minimal space.”

Jenny Morris, Ellesmere Port

“As a wannabe landlord, I was amazed to discover how my property could be extended and converted to separate flat units to provide me with significant rental income. Without the assistance of Uk Architects I wouldn’t have realised what really was possible. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

Martin Davies,
Landlord, Chester