HOUSE EXTENSIONS AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESIGNS

Specialising in residential design and Architecture HDS can provide a personal service tailored to your own requirements to deliver the extension or project design that you want. Taking you from project design development, through the planning permission process and building control approval, before finally providing construction drawings for the builder.

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A lot of domestic extensions can now be built without any planning permission if they meet a certain criteria under the Governments Permitted Development scheme, if you would like to see if your project falls within these rules, please feel free to get in touch. Alternatively, if you would like to view the Permitted Development guidance yourself, you can follow the link below to the Governments Planning Portal Interactive page which provides a summary of the Permitted Development rules. 

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https://interactive.planningportal.co.uk/

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Using the latest 2D AutoCAD design software to produce their plans and drawings, you can be assured that all designs are detailed, accurate, easy to read and to a very high standard.

HDS can also offer designs using Autodesk's Revit 3D design software. Unlike traditional 2D drawings, modelling your project in a 3D allows you to see your design in a realistic virtual world, viewing it from any angle and with the ability to walk through and around the proposed building. The 3D model also contains accurate building information, this information can be  extracted to provide accurate material quantities when it comes to getting quotes and such from contractors. 

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Take a look below for project examples. If you have any question at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our contact page

PLANNING PERMISSION DRAWINGS AND  APPLICATIONS

Getting planning permission, and understanding the rules and regulations surrounding it can be a daunting challenge. If you require planning permission, or you are unsure whether you need it or not, HDS would be happy to help and give you advice on what maybe required. 

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If you would like help with a planning permission application; full planning applications,  change of use, outline planning permission, or would just like some advice on whether or not planning is required at all, contact HDS today for advice or a free no obligation quote. 

BUILDING CONTROL APPLICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

Many domestic extensions and small projects can now be built without the need for planning permission under the Governments planning permitted development rights, but whilst these may not require planning permission, getting it passed by building control is still required.

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HDS can provide building control designs, drawings and specifications and manage the applications for a range of construction projects including; extensions, loft conversions, new builds & garages to name a few.

Also offering structural design services for steel beams and such, through a fully qualified and insured structural engineer, if you require calculations or designs for any structural elements, contact HDS to see if we can help.

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If you have a project in which you need a set of drawings and specification for  building control, or would like a full plans building control application submitted, contact HDS today for a free no obligation quote.

3D MODELLED CONSTRUCTION DESIGNS WITH REALISTIC RENDERED VISUALS

With recent advances in construction design software, no longer do you have to try and visualise your project from 2D drafted drawings. HDS have the capabilities to design your project in a fully 3D environment; applying real world material finishes such as stone, brickwork and roof materials, choose windows and doors in any style or colour from a vast online library, place furniture and appliances within the model to see how the space feels. 

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Once the model is ready, 3D rendered images can be taken from any view, inside or outside the property giving you a realistic impression of how the proposed construction will look. 

Using Autodesks BIM software package Revit, HDS can offer fully 3D construction project design. Using the software, the project is modelled from the ground up using virtual construction materials, windows, doors and even furniture and appliances. The software then enables us to take rendered images from any angle or position both outside and inside the building. This allows the client to visualise the proposed project in a way that just can't be done with the use of traditional 2D drawings. Once the client is happy with the design, plans, sections and elevations can be extracted to drawing sheets ready for submitting for planning permission or building control approval.

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Below is an example of a recent project which utilised the 3D software. The design was for a full width single storey rear extension, the client was unsure of what kind of roof they would like and also how the layout would work. The client told us how they found the 3D images very useful for the design process and allowed them to properly visualise the extension and its layout.

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The images  below are  all from that project; the full 3D model, a rendered image of the exterior of the extension, and one from the interior, and finally the proposed planning application drawing.

WEBSITE DESIGN, LOGO DESIGN AND OTHER GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES

If you are looking for a new website for your business, or just want to revamp an existing site then HDS can help. With a wide range of packages to suit all budgets and requirements get in touch today to see if we can help you. 

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HDS also offer a range of graphic design services such as logo and business card design, flyers and van graphics.

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Below you can find some example websites and graphic design work completed by HDS and testimonials from happy customers. Feel free to visit the sites and have a look round them for yourselves!