About
Lee Norris Design is a cutting edge architectural consultancy based in the heart of Berkshire. Formed in 2006 by Lee Norris we offer cost effective architectural services to clients looking to extend their homes or create the house of their dreams.
We work extensively with a number of local authorities which enables us to be able to balance the needs of the client with the requirements of local planning policies to ensure that the planning and building process runs as smoothly as possible. Lee Norris Design is fully insured to provide peace of mind to all of our clients.
We are Lee Norris Design Limited, your local architectural design practice based in Winnersh. We have over 25 year’s experience in the construction industry.
We are passionate about creating buildings which are aesthetically pleasing whilst creating a flow and function to the internal spaces which work for the individual client both practically and financially.
We have good working relationships with a number of local authorities and have many satisfied customers in your area.
Check out our Facebook page for our latest work. References and examples of completed projects are available upon request… quite possibly in a street very near to you!
We are confident that our designs really help families maximise the potential of their homes. Whether it be a small project or large we have the passion and design skills to make a design that not only works structurally but will work for you and your families lifestyle both now and into the future.
With our wealth of experience we have an eye for how properties will look once constructed and how they will work for our clients whilst balancing this with all of the details required to ensure compliance with the necessary planning legislations and building regulations requirements.
We have a detailed understanding of a buildings structure and work alongside a chartered structural engineer to ensure that every project is designed as efficiently as possible with all of the necessary support in place. This knowledge coupled with the personal support provided to both the client and builder will save both time and money.
Along with extension and conversion projects we also have a love of designing new build properties. This is where we can really let our creativity and vision flow to achieve stunning results.
Our designers have worked for national housing developers building small starter homes on large estates whilst at the other end of the spectrum we have also worked for private housing developers building exclusive developments of executive homes on private developments with sales values in excess of £3million.
With this wealth of experience we really do know, whatever your build scale and budget, how to make a dream house come together.
We work alongside a number of structural engineers and can include their fees within our service to provide an ‘all in’ price or we are more than happy to work along with a structural engineer of your choice.
We have worked with several different builders in the area and can help you with the process of getting quotes from builders on completion of your working drawings. We are regularly recommended by numerous local builders who see the value in the highly detailed nature of our working drawings along with the additional on-site support which we provide them to help if any problems do arise on site during the build.
Whilst many of our competitors rely upon software to produce ‘pretty pictures’ which are uneconomical or impractical to build we use our experience and knowledge to advise our clients on the complexities on a build and also value engineer things to ensure that the project can be completed in the most cost effective way possible whilst also still achieving stunning results…as our Facebook page and numerous satisfied clients will attest!
Please give us a call to get booked in for a free consultation to start the process of making your dream home a reality now.
FAQs
Yes, Lee Norris Design Limited are covered by £1,000,000 professional indemnity and £1,000,000 public liability insurance.
A copy of our insurance certificate can be provided upon request.
We add value to your property through excellence in design, helping you to achieve your goals to their full potential. Properties designed with expertise and creativity maximise not only your enjoyment of the property but also your future re-sale value.
Through our experience and expertise we can make your dreams a reality and release the potential of your property whilst also ensuring that your home sits harmoniously within its surroundings.
We will guide you through every step of the process from conception to completion with a package tailored to meet your individual requirements and budget.
The initial consultation call or meeting takes approximately 30 minutes. During this initial discussion we will address the following:
- Feasibility of your initial ideas
- Initial advice on the likely cost of your project
- Implications of planning and building regulations
- Advice on other specialist services (e.g. structural engineer, tree surveys etc)
- Advice on timescales for design and construction
- An assessment of required consents (e.g. Listed building consent, Party wall act 1996 etc.)
Contact us for further information or to arrange an initial consultation.
Lee Norris Design Limited offer a free initial consultation. Following this we will provide you with a no-obligation written quotation with a break down of proposed fees for each step of the planning and building process. Advice will also be given on likely third party costs which may be incurred throughout the process to enable you to budget correctly for your project.
Planning application fees are payable to the relevant local authority. As an indication, a typical fee for a house extension is £258.00. The fee for a Lawful Development Certificate is typically £129.00.
Building Control fees are dependent on the individual project and are payable to the relevant local authority. We can advise you of the relevant fee once the design has been completed.
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Following your appointment we will visit the property and undertake a detailed measured survey.
From these measurements we will produce CAD plans of the existing property. We will then produce design proposals in consultation with you, including unlimited alterations to ensure that we meet your requirements.
Once happy with the design Lee Norris Design Limited will complete all of the relevant paperwork and submit the application on your behalf. We will act as your agent and will manage the progress of your application through to determination.
After planning permission has been granted your extension or new home will require building control approval from your local authority (or other recognised building control body). This involves adding further detail to the drawings to produce a comprehensive set of detailed drawings including information such as foundation depths, timber joist sizes, steel sizes, insulation specifications and drainage etc.
We will then submit the building regulations application on your behalf. At this point we can then send out the package of drawings to contractors for pricing. We have many local builders with whom we have worked previously and are happy to recommend.
Once the contractor is chosen and work has started we will visit periodically (as requested by the client, contractor or building control) to ensure the smooth running of your project.
Once appointed we will endeavor to undertake the measured survey as soon as possible. Following this initial design drawings will be available within 3-4 weeks.
Once you are happy with the design and it is submitted for planning it will be checked by the local authority to ensure that it is complete and all of the required information is correct. A letter of acknowledgement will then be sent (usually within 10 working days), and the application will be registered. From this point the local authority has up to 8 weeks to make a decision on your application.
Once your planning permission has been granted we will agree on a timescale to produce the working drawing package for submission to building control.
Your chosen contractor will be able to advise on the length of time to complete your building work.
There are several types of planning permission. When planning permission is granted a condition is normally attached advising the applicant how long the planning permission is valid for.
Planning permissions normally last 3 years..
Outline applications normally last 3 years with development taking place within 2 years of the approval of the final reserved matter.
Submission of the reserved matters must be submitted within 2 years of the date of the approval of the outline.
New Housing and Commercial development are usually valid for a maximum of 5 years.
Yes, we can tailor our service to your requirements.
Contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
Where possible drawings will be issued in PDF format via e-mail. This enables us to speed up the process of agreeing the final design for submission. If requested hard copies of the drawings can be provided, for planning drawings these will usually be at a scale of 1:100 on A3 sheets.
Building regulations drawings are usually at a scale of 1:50 on A1 sheets. These will initially be issued in PDF format via e-mail. Hard copies of the drawings can be arranged if requested.
All submissions to the local authority will be made electronically using the central planning portal.