Expert Architects in Aylesbury

When you first contact us, we arrange an initial, free of charge consultation to discuss your plans in detail and establish whether the proposed project is feasible within your ideal budget. We'll take preliminary measurements and photos, talk through your ideas, and offer advice where needed. We're happy to look through any sketches you might have made, or thoughts you have on what you have seen and liked elsewhere. Ultimately we are there to make the best recommendation based on your requirements and the property itself. We will always be honest with you, so that you know you can rely on our advice.

Special planning rules apply to listed buildings, and for any kind of property sited within a conservation area. These rules are usually more restrictive than for other kinds of property, but it doesn't mean that the property cannot be changed. PCMS Design will discuss with you exactly what is and isn't allowed, and recommend designs that are appropriate for your individual circumstances.

If the application is straightforward, you can usually expect a decision within eight weeks. If the application is submitted to a Planning Committee for a decision, or is classed as a major application, it can take a further four weeks. Building Control plan approval takes five weeks.

We will first produce a set of drawings which will help you to create a mental picture of the internal layout of your project, and also get an impression of the external appearance. The plans we produce will be supplemented with 2-D and 3-D visualisations as appropriate. Once you're happy with these, we will produce fully detailed and dimensioned plans for Planning and Building Control approval.

During the construction phase, PCMS Design ensures that all works are followed according to the specification, and valuation certificates are issued at milestone dates to enable payment to be released to the builders. At completion, PCMS Design will undertake a rigorous and detailed inspection of the finished project to ensure everything is completed to a high standard. We will then draw up a written snagging list for all interested parties, and the builders must return to address each item on the list within a reasonable period. We will manage this snagging process. Once this is completed, PCMS Design will generate a practical completion certificate, and following testing and commissioning, will hand over the finished building or extension.