Business Details
25 Years
experience
Architectural Design & Surveying Services
Established in 2001, our practice brings over 25 years of construction industry expertise to architectural design and surveying services across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our dual background in mechanical engineering and building surveying enables practical solutions for projects ranging from domestic extensions to industrial developments. We specialise in navigating planning regulations for both modern and traditional buildings within Cumbria, North Lancashire, and the Lake District National Park. Our hands-on experience includes self-building new dwellings, ensuring client-focused designs that balance functionality with aesthetic requirements.We maintain active collaboration with structural engineers for complex projects while delivering measured surveys, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance documentation. Our local knowledge supports effective design solutions tailored to the unique challenges of heritage sites and protected landscapes. We prioritise clear communication throughout the project lifecycle, from initial consultation to final implementation. Our team applies technical precision to create adaptable spaces meeting contemporary living and business needs. All services are delivered with a commitment to quality standards and regulatory best practices.
Services
Planning Applications
Building Surveys
Regulatory Compliance
Feasibility Studies
Steelwork Design
Level Surveys
Listed Building Consent
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of construction industry experience
- Our mechanical engineering background enhances technical precision
- We specialise in Lake District and Yorkshire Dales projects
- Practical solutions for domestic and industrial developments
- We offer regulatory compliance support with planning applications
Services
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit planning applications for new builds, extensions and conversions. Our expertise covers change-of-use proposals and heritage site developments. We handle full documentation from initial concept to submission, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements while maintaining design integrity for all property types.
Building Regulations
Our team manages Building Regulations submissions including full plans and building notices. We specialise in technical compliance documentation for residential and commercial developments. Services cover structural calculations, fire safety assessments, and accessibility standards to ensure projects meet current legislative requirements across Cumbria and surrounding regions.
Measured Surveys
We conduct precise measured surveys to create accurate building plans for development purposes. Our surveyors use advanced equipment to capture dimensional data for existing properties. The resulting plans form the foundation for renovation projects, listed building applications and heritage conservation work throughout the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate development potential for residential and commercial properties. We assess structural viability, planning constraints and cost implications. Studies include spatial analysis for conversion projects and development proposals, providing clients with clear decision-making frameworks to progress with confidence.
Steelwork Design
We produce steel beam calculations and fabrication drawings for structural frameworks. Services include sizing assessments for simply supported beams and reinforcement scheduling. For complex projects, we coordinate with associate structural engineers to deliver comprehensive steel detailing packages that ensure structural integrity and building code compliance.
People
Simon J Hargreaves
Principal Architect
With 25+ years in construction, Simon combines mechanical engineering expertise with architectural practice. He specialises in regulatory compliance and heritage projects, having self-built two properties. His practical approach delivers innovative solutions for residential and commercial developments across Cumbria and protected landscapes.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide planning applications, building regulations compliance, measured surveys, feasibility studies, and steelwork design for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily work in Cumbria, North Lancashire, and the South Lakes region, including the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
Can you help with listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in preparing Listed Building consent applications and handling regulatory requirements for heritage properties in protected areas.
How experienced is your team?
Simon Hargreaves has over 25 years of construction industry experience, combining architectural design with mechanical engineering expertise for practical building solutions.
Do you handle structural engineering work?
We provide basic steelwork calculations and collaborate with associate structural engineers for comprehensive engineering design requirements.
