Bob Dilworth Design Ltd

Architectural Technologist Services in Solihull

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Dilworth Design

Dilworth Design is a CIAT registered architectural technologist practice based in Solihull, with decades of experience in architectural design, planning and construction. We provide clear, accurate and fully resolved architectural plans and building plans for homeowners in Solihull, Birmingham and across the wider Midlands.

You may have a clear vision for your home, or you may be trying to work out how existing space could be extended, converted or improved. Our professional architectural services help you explore what is practical, develop your ideas and understand the planning and Building Regulations requirements that may apply.

From house extensions and internal alterations to loft conversions, garage conversions and new build houses, you can benefit from practical design and technical knowledge throughout your project. We also have extensive experience dealing with planning departments including Solihull, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.

Cost, design, planning permission and Building Regulations approval are key considerations that can shape a project from the outset. By considering these together, we can help you make informed decisions before building work begins.

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Some of our successful projects

Take a look at some of our recent projects for clients across Solihull and the surrounding areas. They show the range of extension, conversion, remodelling, listed building and new build work undertaken by the practice.

Architectural Plans, Planning Drawings and Building Regulation Drawings

Good drawings give you a clear basis for moving your project forward. Depending on the work involved, this can include architectural plans, planning drawings and building regulations drawings showing the existing property and your proposed changes.

Planning vs. Building Regulations: What You Need to Know

Planning permission and Building Regulations are distinct stages of your project.

  • Planning Drawings: Focus on the overall design and proposed development to secure planning approval.
  • Building Regulation Drawings: Provide the technical detail necessary to prove compliance with Building Regulations and give your builder accurate information for quoting and construction.

While not every project needs planning permission, many structural alterations, extensions, conversions, and new builds still require Building Regulations approval.

If you’ve secured planning permission and are ready for the detailed technical drawings, we can help. As experienced architectural technologists, we can guide you through the next steps and provide the precise architectural drawings your project demands.

Our Architectural Services

Our professional architectural services are tailored to the requirements of your property and project. You will be kept informed as the design develops, with your practical needs considered alongside planning, technical and construction requirements.

Working with an architectural technologist gives you access to specialist knowledge of the science and technology of building design and construction. If you are comparing an architect, architectural consultant or architect technologists when looking for help with your project, it is important to understand the service being provided and the level of technical detail included in the drawings.

House Extensions

A well-designed house extension can give you the additional space you need while improving how your existing home works. From smaller extensions to larger schemes with internal and external remodelling, we develop designs around your requirements. Our house extensions can include kitchen extensions, family living spaces, home offices and other internal alterations. We produce the relevant floor plans, and elevations, progressing to planning application drawings and detailed building regulations plans with cross sections where required.

Loft Conversions

Loft conversions can provide valuable additional living space without increasing the footprint of your home. An initial inspection allows us to assess whether your loft is suitable for conversion and consider important practical and structural factors before the design is developed. We can then prepare the architectural drawings and construction plans required for the appropriate stages of your loft conversion.

Garage Conversions

Garage conversions can make better use of space that is already part of your property. Depending on your requirements, part or all of the garage can be converted to create habitable space while retaining storage where appropriate. We can develop the design and provide the planning drawings and building regulation drawings required for your garage conversion where applicable.

New Build Houses

For new build houses, we provide fully technically resolved architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations and cross sections. We work closely with you to develop a home around your requirements while considering the technical demands of the project.
Energy efficiency is an important part of new build design, and we can discuss construction methods, insulation, materials and the potential use of renewable technology as the design develops.

Listed Building and Conservation Area Consent

Work involving listed buildings or properties within conservation areas can involve additional planning considerations. Local Authority requirements can be demanding, so careful preparation of the design and planning application drawings is important. We have decades of experience in this area and have undertaken successful projects involving listed buildings and properties in conservation areas across the Midlands.

Planning and Building Plans for Solihull, Birmingham and the Midlands

Based in Solihull, our practice works with homeowners on projects throughout Birmingham and the wider Midlands, including surrounding areas of Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Whether you are considering house extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions or new build houses, getting the right architectural plans in place early can make the next stages much clearer. We can advise on the drawings and approvals relevant to your project and help you understand what is required before construction starts.

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If you are planning changes to your home, contact Dilworth Design to discuss your ideas. Whether you need initial design advice, planning drawings, planning application drawings or detailed building plans for the next stage, we can explain how our professional service can help.

Our practice is based in Solihull and works with clients across Birmingham and the Midlands. Contact us by phone, email or through our contact form to start an initial discussion.

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