Business Details
Expert Architectural Services in Market Harborough
M W S Design has been providing professional architectural and planning services in Market Harborough for over three decades. Our expertise lies in navigating complex planning regulations and building control requirements across the East Midlands, offering tailored solutions for domestic and commercial projects. We specialise in new homes, extensions, barn conversions, and heritage building preservation, combining traditional design principles with modern project management techniques. Our team works closely with local authorities and specialist consultants to ensure successful project outcomes, from initial feasibility studies to final approvals. With extensive experience in structural calculations, conservation area consents, and listed building applications, we provide comprehensive support throughout the development process.Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through free initial consultations and detailed written quotations outlining all project costs. We maintain open communication channels with clients, providing regular updates on application progress and addressing local authority enquiries promptly. Our portfolio includes award-winning residential developments, commercial building projects, and innovative space optimisation solutions for private homeowners. By maintaining strong relationships with local professionals such as structural engineers and ecology consultants, we deliver integrated services that meet all regulatory requirements. Our office's strategic location in Market Harborough enables efficient coverage of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and surrounding regions.
Services
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Heritage Buildings
Structural Calculations
Site Surveys
Design Consultancy
Conservation Areas
Listed Buildings
New Developments
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience with East Midlands planning authorities
- Our service includes free initial consultations and transparent costing
- We provide comprehensive support through all project stages
- Our team works with specialist consultants for complete project solutions
- We maintain regular client communication throughout the development process
Services
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications for residential and commercial developments. Our service includes feasibility assessments, site surveys, and negotiation with local authorities to secure approvals. With extensive knowledge of local planning policies, we maximise approval chances while maintaining your project's vision.
Building Regulations
Our team ensures your project meets all building control requirements through detailed technical drawings and calculations. We handle U-value assessments, heat loss calculations, and structural beam specifications while coordinating with independent building control bodies to streamline the approval process.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from initial concept to final approvals. Our services include coordinating design teams, managing timelines, and maintaining communication with local authorities. We offer ongoing support through construction phases and handle any regulatory queries that arise during development.
Heritage Buildings
Specialist services for listed buildings and conservation areas include detailed heritage assessments and sympathetic design solutions. We navigate complex approval processes for historical structures while maintaining architectural integrity and compliance with preservation regulations.
Structural Calculations
We produce detailed structural calculations for all building types, including beam sizing and load-bearing assessments. Our technical expertise ensures compliance with current building standards while supporting practical construction solutions that maintain design intent.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide planning applications, building regulations compliance, project management, heritage building work, and structural calculations for residential and commercial developments.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in listed building applications and conservation area developments, ensuring compliance with heritage protection requirements while delivering practical solutions.
How do you handle planning negotiations?
We use our 30+ years' experience working with East Midlands local authorities to develop strategic approaches that maximise approval chances while maintaining your project's objectives.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and the wider East Midlands region from our Market Harborough base.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your project requirements and outline the planning and development process.
How are project costs structured?
We provide detailed written quotations outlining our fees and any required local authority charges before starting work, ensuring complete cost transparency.
