Residential Architecture Services in Haslemere
If you’re a homeowner in Haslemere considering a rear extension, loft conversion or new build, finding the right architectectural practice is the first and most important step. You may also be unsure whether your project needs planning permission or whether it qualifies under permitted development. Either way, you’ve come to the right place.
Architecture Surrey provides residential architectural services in Haslemere and the surrounding area, based in nearby Godalming with over 25 years of experience in residential design. We offer two core services – Extensions & Refurbishments and Residential Building Design — and work regularly with Waverley Borough Council, the local planning authority for Haslemere.
Extensions & Refurbishments in Haslemere
The Planning & Design Service LLP manages every stage of your project, from the initial measured survey of your property through to sketch proposals, a full planning application, building regulations drawings, and contractor tender. Whether your brief involves a rear extension, side extension, side return, loft conversion, garage conversion or a whole-house refurbishment, we handle the complete architectural process so that you have everything you need from design concept through to getting on site.
Haslemere has a varied and characterful housing stock, ranging from substantial Victorian and Edwardian villas in and around the town centre to post-war semis, 1960s and 70s detached houses, and Arts and Crafts-influenced properties on the outskirts. Parts of the town fall within conservation areas, which can place additional constraints on the design and materials used in an extension, and require a more detailed planning application as a result. We take all of this into account from the earliest stage of design.
Residential Building Design in Haslemere
For clients in Haslemere with a plot or a more ambitious brief, our Residential Building Design service covers new build residential properties from concept through to a full planning application and building regulations drawings. Haslemere sits within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which means that the design quality, materials and landscape impact of a new dwelling are scrutinised closely by Waverley Borough Council. A carefully prepared and well-evidenced planning application is therefore essential, and our experience with this authority means we understand what is needed to give your project the best possible chance of approval.
Planning Permission in Haslemere — What Homeowners Need to Know
Planning applications for properties in Haslemere are determined by Waverley Borough Council, the local planning authority covering this part of Surrey. Haslemere lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and parts of the town are also designated as conservation areas. In practical terms, this means that planning applications are assessed against stricter landscape and design criteria than might apply elsewhere, and that the choice of materials, massing and visual impact of any extension or new build will receive particular attention from the planning department.
Many homeowners in Haslemere can carry out extensions under permitted development rights without the need for a full planning application, subject to size limits and where the extension will sit on the property. However, properties within conservation areas may have had permitted development rights restricted or removed entirely. Our team will advise you from the outset on whether your project requires a full planning application or simply a certificate of lawful development, so you can proceed with clarity and confidence.
Our Process
We follow a clear four-stage process for every project, keeping you informed at each step from first visit to tender.
| Stage 1: Measured Survey | We visit your property and carry out a full measured survey, recording all existing dimensions, levels and features that will inform the design. |
| Stage 2: Design & Sketch Proposals | We develop design options based on your brief and budget, refining the proposals through discussion until you are happy to proceed. |
| Stage 3: Planning Application | We prepare and submit the planning application to Waverley Borough Council on your behalf, managing all correspondence through to decision. |
| Stage 4: Building Regulations & Contractor Tender | We produce full building regulations drawings and a specification for tender, giving contractors everything they need to price the works accurately. |
A free, no-obligation initial consultation is available to homeowners in Haslemere — get in touch to arrange yours.
Areas Covered Near Haslemere
As well as Haslemere itself, we cover the surrounding villages and hamlets including Grayswood, Shottermill, Hindhead, Churt, Fernhurst, Liphook, Lurgashall, Northchapel and Milland. We serve the GU27 and GU26 postcode areas. If your village is not listed here, please do get in touch directly – we are happy to discuss projects across the wider area. You can also find out more about our work across the county on our Surrey page.
If you are planning an extension, conversion or new build in Haslemere, we would love to hear from you. Our team at Architecture Surrey – based in Godalming and experienced in both Extensions & Refurbishments and Residential Building Design across this part of Surrey – offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help you get started. Call us on 01483 417555 or 07818 014357, email info@architecturesurrey.co.uk, or use the contact form on this page.