Extensions · Nottingham
House Extension Plans in Nottingham
Measured surveys, design options, planning drawings and building regulations packages for extensions across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
If you're searching for house extension plans in Nottingham, what you need is a designer who can measure your home properly, tell you honestly what the planners will accept, and produce the drawings your builder and building control actually need. That's the whole service — no packages padded with drawings nobody uses.
We design single-storey rear extensions, side returns, wraparound extensions, two-storey additions, loft conversions and basement conversions. Most of our extension work sits within Nottingham City Council, Rushcliffe, Gedling, Broxtowe, Ashfield and Erewash, and we know the design pressure points in each — overlooking distances in West Bridgford, conservation area materials in The Park and Mapperley Park, and the Article 4 directions that catch people out in parts of the city.
What your extension drawings include
- Measured survey of the existing house, including levels and site boundaries
- Existing and proposed floor plans, elevations and a site location plan
- Design options presented as drawings, with clear advice on the trade-offs
- Planning application drawings to your council's validation checklist
- Building regulations drawings — construction, insulation, drainage and structural notes
- Schedule of works and specification your builder can price from
How the process works
Free consultation
A call or site visit to understand the brief, the budget and the constraints. We tell you whether your project needs planning permission or can go ahead under permitted development.
Survey & concept
We measure the house and draw the existing layout accurately, then develop options. You see how the extension will feel inside — light, sightlines, circulation — not just how it looks from the street.
Planning application
Where permission is needed we prepare and submit the full application, act as your agent and deal with the case officer's queries. Householder applications are usually determined within eight weeks.
Building regulations
Once planning is approved we produce the detailed package for building control and your contractor, so the build is priced and constructed against a proper specification.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for a house extension in Nottingham?
Many single-storey rear extensions fall within permitted development, but that changes if your home is a flat, in a conservation area, an Article 4 direction area, or the extension exceeds the size limits. We check your specific property at the outset and tell you which route applies before any drawings are produced.
How long do extension plans take?
Survey and concept drawings typically take one to two weeks. Planning determination is normally up to eight weeks for a householder application. Building regulations drawings are then prepared while planning is being determined, so the two stages run in parallel where possible.
How much does an architect charge for extension plans?
Most extension work is quoted as a fixed fee based on the size and complexity of the project, so you know the cost up front. Larger or more involved schemes can be priced as a percentage of build cost. The initial consultation is free and the quote is itemised.
Can you get planning permission for a two-storey extension?
Yes, provided the scale, roof form and relationship to neighbours are handled carefully. Two-storey rear and side extensions are common in Nottingham's suburban streets; the design has to address overlooking and the effect on the street scene, and we design specifically for those tests.
Do you work with my builder?
Yes. We regularly work alongside clients' own contractors, and we can also help you find contractors and suppliers. Drawings are issued in a format builders can price and build from, and we're available for queries during construction.
Where we work
Start with a free consultation
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind. We'll advise on the planning route and send a fixed quote for the drawings.
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