​Stage 1: Preparation, Briefing, Quoting

​We start by researching your house and the site. The initial desk study will familiarise us with the site which takes a few hours of works, looking into, for example, whether the site within a flood risk, greenbelt or conservation area, PTAL measurements, neighbours, etc.

We will then have a conversation over the phone you listening to your needs and aspirations for you home or investment, house extension cost, your requirements, time it will take, etc.
​
We carefully deliberate over and communicate the best options for your house extensions, as well as sending you our quote for designing your project.

​Stage 2: Concept Design

​At this stage, you need to pick an architectural service to work with. If you decide to work with us (thanks!):

• We will carry out a site appraisal. We will look into site access, boundaries, levels, landscape, assessment of neighbouring properties, transport, contaminated land, underground services etc. ( this will change depending on house extension and site)
  
• We will arrange a site meeting for a survey with you and talk a little more about your project. The survey usually takes between 2 to 3 hours. 
  
• We will prepare at least 3 design options in CAD for you; it will take one week to two weeks. 
  
• We will review the options together in our office (looking into the cost of extension, time, council requirement, application types, practicality, right of light, etc), revise the options together and give you a few layouts to think about and decide on at home.
  

​

​Stage 3: Planning Application

Once  you have made your decision, we will submit the planning application for the project (house extension, kitchen extension, loft conversion, change of use, or HMO) via the Planning Portal.

You will receive an email from the Planning Portal to help you pay the planning fee. When you make the payment, the application will be delivered to the LA and it will be registered in 2 weeks. They will send us an acknowledgement letter and a site notice (this does not apply for every council or  extension). If you receive a site notice you need to display it somewhere the public can see. The decision date will be provided on the letter. You can follow your application on the LA website.

We will follow  the application until the Council make their decision and inform us. If required by the planning officer, we will revise the drawings after discussing the changes with you. For some more complex projects, they may ask for an extension time, for more information and/or for more reports (Flood risk, arboriculture, traffic, noise, etc).  These will bring other specialists to the project. These will be paid by the client. 

When the council make the decision, we will let you know. Congratulations; your house extension is approved by planning.  
​
If we receive a refusal, we will help you to make a decision on what will be the best move - an appeal or a new revised application. There is a higher chance of being refused if your project involves a crown roof, an extension bigger than the council residential guidance, front extension, full width double storey rear extension, double storey side extension up to the boundary and flash with front elevation (especially in the Hillingdon area). A town planner may get involve, if you want to appeal against the Council’s decision. The decision will be posted on the LA website within 2 to 6 months depending on the application type. 

Stage 4: Technical design, preparation and getting quotes from builders: 

​Please see our Building Regulations Application blog and ​Fourth Stage blog for more information.

​Stage 5: Manufacturing and Construction.

​Do not forget to ask the completion certificates from LA.
Enjoy your new home. 
We hope you’re pleased with our service and hope to see you on your next project...

"I found AVA to be​ very efficient and carried out all aspects of my Planning on time and was a great help to me."
​​ - C. King 

"[AVA Home Deisgn] was efficient, accomodating and pro-active in ensuring that both applications were granted in the first attempt and speedily. [Sevda at AVA] is approachable and​ professional in her manner and clearly experienced. It was a pleasure to work with her."
 - R . Sayed

"[AVA Home Design] has a very good knowledge of the local planning policies and the way Councils’ planning departments work... [their] attention to detail and [they] strike the right balance between great looking designs with  practicality  and functionality."
 - A. Madan

"[Sevda at AVA Home Design] is approachable and proactive in contacting builders and suppliers, who are also happy to work with her. I can highly recommend her."
 - P. Remko

Get a free Quote today!

Send us an email or drop us a line to discuss your next project! 
The initial consultaion is free
Let's make your house your home!

Contact us today and discuss your next project!

Why Choose us...

we have a high planning success rate 

​Our track record speaks for itself. We have undertaken a wide-range of projects and worked with a large number of councils to attain a high number of planning successes. 

We have strong links with local planning authorities and regularly deal with all parties involved in planning, architectural design and construction. ​

Our years of experience and deep techinical knowledge
​

Our consultants have been providing architectural solutions for over 14 years. With a comprehensive range of projects we have undertaken for projects of all sizes. 
​
​From discussing your projects aspirations, dealing with planning authorities to construction, we are here to guide you through each step.

Every client is important
​

​No matter the size of their project we make sure to take good care of our clients. We always aim to produce architectural designs that fit their specific lifestyles and aspirations.
​
Crucially, we are there to guide our clients every step of the way to help their projects get approved and released as smoothly and as on-budget as possible.

WE ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH A WIDE-RANGE OF COUNCILS' PLANNING GUIDELINES

We have been successfully with Hillingdon Council, South Bucks, Slough, Harrow, and Hounslow for over 14 years. 
With so many years of experience under our belt, we not only ensure your project meets the necessary requirements but can catch potential site problems to increase the chances of your planning application being successful.

We balance functionality with attractive design
​

At AVA Home Design we understand that each project is different. We provide bespoke architectural designs and quality spaces to suit you. 
​
We work with you in a professionally and friendly manner to provide you with high quality results. 

we will listen to you
​

​We pride ourselves in listening to your vision and trying to recognise it. We take your aspirations and interpret them to fit within the required regulations and suit your needs.
​
​We are flexible in our architectural designs, tailoring each individually to the client's brief and budget.

Contact Us for a free quote!

Send us an brief email explaining what you are looking for here for a free initial consultation. 
Alternatively drop us a line at 07939592128.