Business Details
43 Years
experience
Architectural Design Services in Norwich
Building Plans is a family-run architectural design practice with over 40 years of experience, specialising in creating designs that harmonise modern living with historic or traditional environments. We offer a comprehensive range of services including residential and commercial architectural design, planning applications, building regulations compliance, and work on listed buildings. Our clients include private homeowners, property developers, builders, and investors seeking cost-effective solutions from a team with deep expertise in navigating planning authorities and delivering detailed technical specifications. We prioritise understanding client needs to create bespoke spaces, offering a free initial home visit and leveraging a network of trusted local tradespeople to ensure project success. 
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Barn Conversions
Home Extensions
Loft Conversions
New-Build Dwellings
Renovations
Planning Appeals
Listed Building Work
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in architectural design and planning.
- Our team specialises in balancing modern needs with historic preservation.
- We offer a free initial home visit to understand your project requirements.
- Our expertise maximises planning approval success rates.
- We provide detailed technical specifications and site management support.
What people say
Absolutely brilliant
Excellent Value For Money
Extremely knowledgable
First class service
Highly recommend
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural designs for residential and commercial projects, blending modern functionality with historic contexts. Our services include space optimisation, CAD drawings, and 3D models to visualise your project. With expertise in Norwich's planning environment, we ensure designs meet regulatory requirements while reflecting client needs.
Planning Applications
Our planning specialists prepare and submit applications with accurate drawings and documentation. We advise on local policies, maximise approval chances, and handle appeals if required. With decades of experience negotiating with authorities, we streamline the process for residential extensions, commercial developments, and listed building projects.
Building Regulations
We produce detailed building regulation drawings specifying materials, structural requirements, and energy efficiency measures. Our documentation ensures compliance with standards for insulation, fire safety, and accessibility. We support both new builds and alterations, providing technical specifications that facilitate accurate contractor quotations.
Barn Conversions
Specialist conversions of barns and historic buildings into modern living or commercial spaces. We handle planning challenges, retain architectural character, and ensure structural compliance. Our team manages projects from initial design through to approved building regulations documentation, working with trusted local contractors.
Home Extensions
Design and planning services for residential extensions, including rear, side, and loft conversions. We focus on creating functional spaces that enhance property value while meeting budget constraints. Our process includes free initial consultations, multiple design options, and detailed technical drawings for construction.
People
John Norfolk
Architectural Technician
John leads design projects with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial architecture. He specialises in planning negotiations and heritage adaptations, ensuring client visions align with regulatory requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer in Norwich?
We provide residential and commercial design, planning applications, building regulations compliance, barn conversions, and home extensions. Our expertise includes work on listed buildings and new-build projects.
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes, we provide a free home visit to discuss your project requirements and offer tailored design solutions.
How do you handle planning applications?
We prepare detailed drawings, submit applications to local authorities, and negotiate with planning officers to maximise approval chances. We also assist with appeals if required.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in designing adaptations for listed and historic properties, ensuring compliance with conservation regulations while meeting modern living needs.
Do you provide building regulation drawings?
Yes, we create detailed technical drawings specifying construction methods, materials, and compliance measures required for building control approval.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Honingham near Norwich, we serve clients across Norfolk and surrounding regions for residential and commercial architectural projects.
