Business Details
Trusted Architectural Design & Planning Services in Cambridge
Established in Cambridgeshire, Ely Planning is a dedicated architectural consultancy with over a decade of experience delivering planning and design solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with creative innovation to manage projects ranging from residential extensions to large-scale housing developments. We prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication, fixed-fee quotations, and comprehensive insurance coverage for all projects. Our professionals maintain strong relationships with local authorities across the East of England, ensuring effective negotiation for complex planning applications. With a combined industry experience of 45 years, we offer end-to-end services including design development, building regulations compliance, tendering, and project management.Our commitment to quality and affordability has earned us a reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget. We serve homeowners, developers, and commercial clients, providing tailored solutions from initial consultation to project completion. Our in-house expertise extends to cost breakdowns, construction management, and detailed design documentation using advanced CAD software. As a forward-thinking practice, we continually invest in team development and maintain membership with professional bodies like the RIBD. Our Cambridge-based office supports clients across Cambridgeshire and surrounding regions.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Cost Breakdowns
Residential Extensions
Commercial Extensions
Listed Buildings
Tendering Service
Construction Management
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of architectural experience in Cambridgeshire
- Our fixed-fee quotations include no hidden costs
- Professional and public liability insurance covers all projects
- Established relationships with local planning authorities across East England
- We provide end-to-end project management from design to completion
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects. Using advanced CAD software, we develop detailed floor plans, elevations, and sections that evolve into final planning application drawings. Our team specialises in balancing creative aesthetics with practical functionality while adhering to local planning requirements and building regulations.
Planning Applications
We manage all types of planning applications including pre-applications, full planning, and listed building consents. Our expertise in negotiating with local authorities ensures successful outcomes for complex projects in sensitive areas like conservation zones and green belt locations. We provide comprehensive support for both straightforward extensions and large-scale developments.
Building Regulations
Our building regulation service covers full plans approval and building notice submissions. We prepare detailed construction drawings with specifications for substructures, insulation, and structural elements. We guide clients through the approval process with building control authorities, ensuring compliance with current UK standards while maintaining design integrity.
Project Management
We offer end-to-end project management from planning approval to practical completion. Our services include contract administration, financial monitoring, site inspections, and coordination with appointed builders. This ensures projects maintain quality standards, adhere to approved designs, and complete within agreed timelines while managing any necessary variations.
Cost Breakdowns
Our detailed cost breakdown service provides element-specific construction cost estimates based on current local rates and material prices. We help clients understand financial commitments at every project stage, including contingency planning. This service supports informed decision-making and helps secure financing by demonstrating thorough financial preparation to lenders.
People
Katie York
Managing Director
Katie York leads Ely Planning while also overseeing Inspired Kitchens Cambridge. With extensive industry experience, she has transformed the business to offer integrated architectural and interior design solutions, focusing on creating a comprehensive service for clients building their dream homes.
Wayne Chrzanowski
Senior Consultant & Lead Designer
Wayne Chrzanowski BA (Hons) brings decades of architectural experience having worked with leading RIBA practices. He specialises in complex planning negotiations for challenging sites including listed buildings and green belt developments. His expertise covers contract administration, site inspections, and construction cost management.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer in Cambridge?
We provide full architectural services including design development, planning applications, building regulations compliance, project management, and construction cost analysis for residential and commercial developments across Cambridgeshire.
How does your planning application process work?
We handle all planning application types from pre-applications to listed building consents. Our process includes feasibility assessment, design development, submission preparation, and negotiation with local authorities to secure approvals for complex projects.
Do you provide building regulation services?
Yes, we prepare full plans approvals with detailed construction drawings and specifications. We also offer building notice support, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations while maintaining design integrity throughout the construction process.
Can you help with construction cost estimates?
We provide detailed cost breakdowns covering all construction elements with current pricing from local suppliers. This includes contingency planning and financial monitoring services to help clients manage budgets effectively throughout their projects.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Haslingfield, we serve clients across Cambridgeshire and the wider East of England region, including Cambridge, Ely, and surrounding areas for both residential and commercial developments.
Do you offer project management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive project management covering contract administration, site inspections, financial monitoring, and coordination with builders to ensure projects complete on time, within budget, and to approved specifications.
