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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 project then it can usually be a reasonably straightforward process if you get the right advice. If your architect who has drawn up your plans has rightfully had planning considerations in mind all through the design process then this will make the tasks of getting planning permission that much easier.

When is planning permission required?

If you are planning on constructing a new building or and making major changes to an existing property, such as an extension, then it is likely you will need consent from your local planning authority. Other considerations may also come into play such as if the building is a historic property and has any restriction over the property or it is located within an area such as a Conservation area.

If you go ahead with building work without the necessary permissions, it can be possible to seek planning permission retrospectively. However, we would not recommend this course of action as there is no guarantee that permission would be granted and you could be forced to undo all the work that has been carried out.

Do I need an expert to help seek planning permission?

If you have no proper experience or knowledge of the planning process then you most definitely should seek expert help. Having the right expert on board – whether that’s an architect, architectural technician, building surveyor or other professional – from the beginning of your building project will save you time, money and aggravation.

An architecture or planning consultant can help you successfully get planning permission in circumstances where you might have struggled or failed if you had tried to do it yourself. If your proposed development is in an area or property without the standard permitted development rights, such as within a Conservation Area or a listed building, then you will need special consents which are not always easy to come by with proper expertise. Even if planning permission is not required, you will still need to ensure that your building complies with Building Regulations.

In circumstances where your planning application is refused, getting expert help to ensure the right modifications to the plan are done, will help speed up the process and hopefully lead to success in your appeal.

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