Affordable Architectural Services in Suffolk

Planning a home extension, loft conversion, garage conversion or new build?

Build to Plans provides professional architectural services from our office in Stowmarket, helping homeowners across Suffolk and Norfolk turn ideas into approved building projects.

From your first sketch through to Planning and Building Regulation drawings, we make the process straightforward. You’ll deal directly with an experienced designer who understands local planning requirements and prepares drawings that builders and councils can work from.

✔ Planning Drawings

✔ Building Regulation Drawings

✔ Home Extensions

✔ New Builds

✔ Free Initial Consultation

How We Work

Step 1
Site Survey & Design

We visit your property, take accurate measurements and discuss what you want to achieve. We then prepare initial layout drawings for your review and make changes where needed.

Read more about our design process →

Step 2
Planning & Building Regulation Drawings

Once you’re happy with the design, we prepare detailed drawings for Planning Applications and Building Regulation approval.

Our drawings include plans, elevations, sections and construction details where required.

More about Building Regulation drawings →

Step 3
Planning Application Submission

We then submit the drawings for Planning Applications and/ or Building Regulation Approval.

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Recent Architectural Projects

We’ve helped homeowners across Suffolk create more space and improve their homes with carefully designed architectural drawings.

Recent projects include:
✔ Home extensions
✔ Loft conversions
✔ Garage conversions
✔ New build homes
✔ Garden rooms

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Why Choose Build to Plans?

Personal Service

You’ll deal directly with Paul from your first enquiry through to completed drawings.

Local Knowledge

Over many years we’ve worked with planning departments across Suffolk and South Norfolk.

Affordable Architectural Services

As an independent practice, we provide a personal service without the overheads of a large architectural company.

Experienced Design

Our team has over 50 years of combined experience preparing planning and Building Regulation drawings for domestic projects.

Clear Communication

We explain every stage in plain English and keep you informed throughout your project.

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Customer Reviews

Yell 5 stars
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We used Build to Plans to obtain Planning Permission for our garage conversion. They were very efficient and communication was spot on. 

LA / Suffolk / Yell

Yell 5 stars
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Paul has been great throughout, always contactable, great communication every step of the way and very professional. He takes all the stress away from obtaining planning permission and building regs as he has so much knowledge in what is required.

Claire / Suffolk / Yell

Yell 5 stars
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Build to Plans have been absolutely brilliant through a particularly protracted and difficult process. Paul from Build to Plans was completely undeterred guiding and truly partnering at every step of this nightmare. 

Warwick / Suffolk / Yell

Yell 5 stars
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Paul recently designed an annexe and two storey extension for our existing bungalow all the way through submitting plans to council. We would recommend him to all looking for an architect in the area. 

Paula / Suffolk / Yell

Yell 5 stars
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Paul was brilliant throughout the whole design stage understanding our exact requirements and coming up with a great solution. Paul also managed the planning application process for us from beginning to end. 

Stephen / Suffolk / Yell

Yell 5 stars
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Paul is professional, friendly and patient. He gave us suggestions on how to fully utilise the planned extra space and additional advice on drainage and building materials. We would have no hesitation in recommending or using Build To Plans in the future.

Stan / Essex / Yell

Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you’re planning a single storey extension, loft conversion, garage conversion or new home, we’re happy to discuss your ideas.

A free initial conversation could help you understand what’s possible before you commit to building work.

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