New Build Design, Planning & Drawing Services

Practical new build design and expert planning support to help bring your new home or development project to life with confidence.

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New Build Design Services

Thoughtful new build design and planning support to help you create a practical, high-quality home from the ground up.

Bespoke new build designs tailored to your site, lifestyle, and long-term goals
Planning application drawings and support to help move your project towards approval
Measured surveys, technical drawings, and building regulations packages for the next stage

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Planning a New Build Project?

Designing a new home or residential development can be exciting, but it also comes with major decisions from the very beginning.

From site potential and planning policy to layout, scale, access, and buildability, there is a lot to consider before work even starts. Many clients are unsure how to turn an idea or plot into a clear, realistic proposal.

At Architectural Vista Designs, we help simplify that process. We provide practical new build design, honest planning advice, and clear drawing packages to help you move from concept to approval and on to the next stage with confidence.

What We Help You With

We provide practical support for clients looking to design and deliver new residential buildings with clarity and confidence. Our service can include:

Bespoke new build house design
Planning application drawings and submissions
Site layout planning and design development
Measured surveys and site assessment support
Building regulations drawings and compliance
Design advice focused on layout, appearance, and buildability
Planning strategy for infill plots and residential development opportunities
Support with the transition from concept design to technical drawings

Whether you are planning a one-off self-build home, replacing an existing property, or exploring the potential of a residential plot, we can help shape a clear and workable route forward.

See What’s Possible With a New Build Project

Every new build begins with a site, an idea, and a set of goals for how the finished property should look and function. This section is ideal for site visuals, concept imagery, or short project case studies showing:

Challenge: The site constraints, planning considerations, or design brief
Approach: The design response and planning strategy developed
Outcome: A well-considered proposal with strong potential for approval and delivery

Adding real examples here helps clients understand how thoughtful design can unlock the full potential of a site.

Why Choose Architectural Vista Designs

20+ Years of Expertise
Proven success delivering residential design, planning applications, and home improvement projects.
Planning Advice You Can Trust
Honest guidance on what is likely to be supported and how best to approach your new build proposal.
We Handle the Entire Process
From early ideas to planning and building regulations, we manage the process for you.
Clear, Honest Advice
Straightforward guidance on feasibility, likely constraints, and realistic next steps.
Local Knowledge That Matters
Extensive experience working with planning authorities across Leicestershire and Warwickshire.
800+ Projects Delivered
Trusted by homeowners and clients across a wide range of residential projects.

A Simple, Guided Process

We keep your new build project moving with a clear, structured approach:

1. Free Initial Consultation

We discuss the site, your goals, and the most realistic planning and design route for the project.

2. Survey & Site Assessment

We gather the information needed to understand the plot, the surrounding context, and the key opportunities and constraints.

3. Design & Planning

We create a practical design proposal and prepare the planning drawings and strategy needed to support the application.

4. Approvals & Next Steps

We help move the project towards approval and prepare the technical information needed for the next stage of delivery.

What Clients Value Most

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Clear advice on site potential and planning strategy
Confidence in the design and approval process
A well-managed experience from concept to technical drawings

New Build FAQs

Yes, a new build house will normally require planning permission. The likelihood of approval depends on the site, the local planning context, access, scale, design, and how the proposal fits with relevant planning policies.

The cost depends on the size and complexity of the project, the type of site, and the level of design and technical detail required. We can advise on the likely scope once we understand the project properly.

Most new build projects need planning drawings at the early stage, followed by building regulations drawings and technical information for the next stage. Additional supporting documents may also be needed depending on the site and the local authority requirements.

Yes. We can help with planning drawings, design development, and the preparation of the information needed to support a self-build planning application. We aim to give clear advice on the most realistic route forward from the outset.

A good new build design needs to balance layout, appearance, buildability, site constraints, access, natural light, privacy, and planning policy. The best results come from shaping the design around the site rather than forcing a generic solution onto it.

Yes. We can support a range of residential new build projects, including one-off self-build homes, replacement dwellings, and suitable infill plot opportunities. The right strategy depends on the site and the local planning context.

Yes, new build projects will require building regulations drawings and technical information before construction can move forward properly. These drawings help prepare the scheme for compliance and the next stage of delivery.

Yes. We can support projects from the early concept and planning stages through to building regulations drawings, helping create a more joined-up and manageable process from start to finish.

What Clients Say

Google reviews from Architectural Vista Designs clients.

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!

Chris Wood

Mark has been absolutely brilliant in what we asked him to do for us. His attention to detail and patience when we made changes was outstanding. Communication was excellent all the way through. Great value for money, would highly recommend his services and will be keeping his details for the future.

Andy Bean

Mark helped us get planning consent for a change of use from offices to residential. He produced detailed plans, and all the necessary supporting documents, then managed what turned to be quite a complex process. It was great to have a real professional on our team.

Rob Waller

Mark and his team did the two planning applications for our pharmacy refurbishment located in a conservation area in London. Mark was very responsive and managed to obtain the decision we required from the council.

Mahyar Saremi

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

steve wooldridge

Mark was brilliant from start to finish, I was struggling and had some delays and curve balls thrown my way but I gave mark a ring he came out the next day!!! 😲😃 and was brilliant explained everything and dealt with all the paperwork and things that im not good at supplied drawings and was always there if I had any questions!!!

Top work mark!!!

Jordan Pratt

I would highly recommend Mark.

I was out of my depth with what should have been a very simply planning application, My attempt at this was declined. So, my search begun to seek professional help, with one phone call I was put at ease. Mark took control and explained things in simple terms. He visited and submitted drawings along with whatever else was needed in a very timely and efficient manner.

I am very happy to now be able to continue with our alterations to our outside space with an accepted planning application now confirmed. Thank you Mark

Maria Peploe

Mark supplied the plans for my bespoke garage/workshop. I couldn’t recommend his work highly enough. Permission accepted first time. Very easy to work with, totally professional and reasonable costs. Thanks Mark and Architectural Vistadesigns.

K M

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!

Dee popat

Mark was extremely friendly whilst being professional. On our initial call he told me that I could make the application myself, therefore he very much puts the client’s needs before profit. However, we chose to use him and are very glad we did. He was very responsive. The planning office requested that a second inspection be carried out (at a further cost) and Mark was able to get this cancelled. Definitely worth the reasonable price we paid for his excellent services.

Mark

Selected Projects & Case Studies

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