Kensington and Chelsea presents a distinctive architectural challenge. The borough's grand stucco terraces, listed mansion blocks and conservation areas demand heritage-sensitive design that respects established character while delivering modern performance standards. Our architectural team specialises in designing schemes that satisfy both conservation officers and building control.
From lateral conversions in South Kensington to rear extensions behind listed frontages in Chelsea, every design decision must navigate stringent planning constraints. The borough's Article 4 directions remove many permitted development rights, making pre-application engagement essential.
We bring deep experience of working within the Royal Borough's planning framework, producing detailed design packages that address heritage sensitivity, Building Regulations compliance, CDM obligations and construction specification in a single coordinated service.
External envelope design including material selection, weathering details, thermal performance and aesthetic coordination. Our architectural team produces construction-ready facade details that satisfy Building Regulations and planning requirements.
Design development to achieve full Building Regulations compliance, including structural strategy, fire safety, thermal performance, ventilation, acoustics and accessibility. We prepare and submit Building Regulations applications and manage the approval process.
Principal Designer services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. We integrate health and safety considerations into the design process, prepare pre-construction information and manage the design risk register throughout the project.
Detailed construction specifications and working drawings that enable contractors to price accurately and build to the required standard. We specify materials, workmanship standards, performance criteria and quality control procedures.
RICS regulated building condition surveys for residential and commercial property.
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View ServiceOur architectural design service in Kensington and Chelsea covers the full design process: feasibility assessment, concept design, planning drawings, Building Regulations submissions, CDM coordination as Principal Designer and detailed construction specification. Our architectural team leads every project from brief to completion.
Fees for architectural design in Kensington and Chelsea depend on the scope and complexity of the project. A rear extension design typically starts from around £3,500, while larger projects such as full refurbishments or change-of-use conversions may range from £8,000 to £25,000 or more. We provide fixed-fee proposals after an initial consultation.
Yes. We prepare and submit planning applications, including full applications, householder applications and listed building consent where required. Our architectural team has extensive experience of the planning requirements across Kensington and Chelsea and can advise on pre-application strategy to maximise the chance of approval.
We can typically begin a new commission within one to two weeks of instruction. An initial site visit to Kensington and Chelsea can usually be arranged within 5 working days. For urgent projects, expedited timescales may be available subject to current workload.