Business Details
26 Years
experience
Architectural Design Services in Blackpool
Established in 2000, RDJ Creative has built a reputation as a trusted architectural services provider on the Fylde Coast. Our expertise spans residential and commercial projects, including house extensions, new builds, change of use developments, and 3D architectural visualizations. We maintain strong relationships with local authorities, planning departments, and industry professionals to ensure seamless project execution.Our team prioritizes clear communication, client collaboration, and attention to detail, offering free initial consultations to understand client needs before proposing tailored solutions. With extensive experience in both urban and rural developments, we deliver planning applications, building regulation documentation, and construction drawings that align with client visions and regulatory requirements.
Services
House Extensions
Loft Conversions
New Build Projects
Change of Use
3D Renderings
Commercial Developments
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Garage Conversions
Rural Projects
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of local architectural experience
- We provide end-to-end planning and design solutions
- Our team maintains official partnerships with local authorities
- We offer free, no-obligation initial consultations
- We coordinate with trusted local contractors and engineers
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Knowledgeable team
Smooth planning approval
Excellent 3D visuals
Reliable contractors
Services
House Extensions
We design and manage residential extensions tailored to changing family needs. Our process includes free initial consultations, planning permission applications, and building regulation compliance. We coordinate with trusted local contractors to ensure quality construction while maintaining the property's aesthetic integrity. Clients benefit from our local authority relationships and 25 years of experience in creating functional, value-adding extensions.
New Build Projects
From concept to completion, we deliver bespoke new build developments. Our services cover outline planning, detailed design, and construction documentation. We work within budget constraints while optimizing space and materials. Our expertise includes residential schemes and commercial developments, with strong liaison capabilities with planning departments and building control officers to ensure timely approvals.
Change of Use
We specialize in repurposing existing buildings through change of use applications. Our team navigates complex planning policies and permitted development rights to transform commercial premises into residential spaces or subdivide properties. We provide feasibility assessments, policy compliance checks, and application submissions, leveraging our understanding of local and national regulations to achieve successful outcomes.
3D Renderings
Our advanced 3D modeling creates photorealistic architectural visualizations and interactive walkthroughs. These tools help clients understand spatial relationships and material choices before construction begins. The service includes exterior and interior renderings, floor plans, and contextual presentations that enhance planning applications and client decision-making through immersive digital representations.
Commercial Developments
We support commercial clients with office conversions, retail adaptations, and industrial developments. Services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and building regulation compliance. Our local knowledge helps revitalize vacant premises while meeting business needs. We coordinate with fire safety officers and structural engineers to ensure commercial projects meet all regulatory standards and operational requirements.
People
Kevin Ross
Architect
With over 25 years' experience, Kevin leads RDJ Creative's architectural projects. He specializes in residential and commercial developments, maintaining strong local authority relationships. Kevin oversees all client consultations and project deliveries, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction through his hands-on approach and commitment to clear communication.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide house extensions, new builds, change of use applications, 3D visualizations, and commercial developments. Our services include planning applications, building regulation compliance, and contractor coordination across Blackpool and Lancashire.
How does your design process work?
We begin with a free site meeting to understand your needs, followed by feasibility assessments, planning applications, and detailed drawings. We maintain regular client consultations throughout the process and coordinate with local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Do you work outside the Fylde area?
While based on the Fylde Coast, we serve clients across Lancashire including Preston, Wyre, and Lytham St. Annes. Our local knowledge extends to Blackpool and surrounding rural areas for both residential and commercial projects.
What are your project costs?
Costs vary by project complexity. We provide detailed quotes after initial consultations, covering design fees, planning application costs, and any required specialist involvement like structural engineers or party wall surveyors.
How do you handle planning applications?
We prepare and submit all necessary documentation, liaise with planning departments, and address any conditions. Our local authority relationships help streamline approvals while ensuring designs meet both client needs and regulatory standards.
