Clear answers to common questions about architectural design, planning permission, building regulations and the services we provide.
Clear answers for common questions about planning permission, surveys, technical drawings and the architectural services provided by Architectural Vista Designs.
Planning permission, permitted development, lawful development certificates and planning appeals.
Measured surveys, design drawings and practical advice for extensions, conversions and new builds.
Building regulations drawings, construction-focused information and next-stage project support.
Use the questions below as a starting point. Project-specific advice should always be based on the property, site and planning context.
Architectural Vistadesigns supports a wide range of residential, domestic, commercial and rural projects. This includes house extensions, loft conversions, barn conversions, new build homes, planning applications, planning appeals, building regulations packages, measured surveys and land or development opportunities.
Some projects require full planning permission, while others may fall under permitted development. The answer depends on the type of work, the size and design of the proposal, the property itself, and whether any planning restrictions affect the site.
Yes. If a planning application has been refused, we can review the proposal, assess the planning context and consider the most realistic next step. This may involve revising the design, preparing a new application, or supporting a planning appeal.
Permitted development allows certain types of work to be carried out without a full planning application, provided specific limits and conditions are met. Clear drawings are still important for confirming the proposal and supporting lawful development certificate applications where needed.
A lawful development certificate is official confirmation that proposed or completed work is lawful under planning rules. It can provide useful reassurance for the build process and for future sale or remortgage purposes.
Yes. Support can include early design advice, measured surveys, planning drawings, planning applications, building regulations drawings and guidance on the next steps needed to move towards construction.
Yes. We support rural projects including barn conversions, stables, ménages, paddock land and agricultural buildings. Rural sites often involve additional planning considerations, so early advice can make a significant difference.
A measured survey records the existing layout and dimensions of a property so accurate drawings can be prepared. It is often the foundation for extension design, loft conversions, planning applications and building regulations work.
Building regulations drawings are detailed technical drawings used to help demonstrate compliance and prepare a project for the next stage of delivery. They usually go beyond planning drawings and include more construction-focused information.
Genuine feedback from clients Architectural Vista Designs has supported with design, planning, drawings and practical advice.
Mark was a massive help throughout the process, he delt with every aspect swiftly along with giving us the peace of mind that everything was being done efficiently and correctly. I couldn’t fault him from start to finish and always kept us up to date with the process. Highly recommend!
Mark was fantastic throughout the process and we would highly recommend him! He is very knowledgeable and his communication levels are fantastic, kept us updated all the way through a successful planning application!
Mark offers a complete service for the process of design to planning approval and beyond. He is a decent bloke , a good competent designer and very practical. His rates are reasonable and his work to a high standard. He has completed a house design with all the approvals for us and we are pleased with the outcome. Use him he is good which is rare these days !! Good luck Mark
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