Our Design Services

DLM has been operating for over twelve years designing residential projects of all types and size. These range from small extensions to loft conversions, whole house refurbishment, garage conversions, and Annexes. This range of experience benefits all our residential clients. Our residential work is characterised by the creation of light filled contemporary spaces that can transform a home to the needs of modern living. As experts in property, we have a proven track record in gaining permission for Single Storey extensions. From design concept to project support we are with you every step of the way by giving you the best options to achieve design approvals.
Permitted Development Rights: These rights are applicable for side or rear extensions with a length of 3m on a terrace/semi detached or 4m on a detached property. This still requires plans to be submitted to your local council for a certificate of lawfulness.
Prior Approval for a Larger Home Extension Scheme is applicable to householders who want to extend the rear or side of their property up to 6m on a terrace/semi detached or 8m on a detached property, subject to certain limits and conditions being met.
Planning Permission: Extensions that do not fall within the above categories or policies will require full planning permission
DLM has a great track record of designing bespoke new homes for clients who have plots of land to develope or want to replace a dilipidated run down house, whether on green field sites in attractive countryside locations or on brownfield sites in already developed areas. We have a good understanding of what is required for Planning principles and the liklihood of gaining approval which we can get further guidance on using the Planning pre application service. This way we can test the planners on the extents of the development to get the best results for the client. We will work with the client from concept stage through to building regulations approvals liaising with structural engineers, SAPS assessors and all other consultants as required and asisting with contractors. We will also advise on renewable energy systems such as PV and solar, Air source heat pumps, MVHR sysytems and high thermally efficient building materials and wall systems such as ICF and SIPS
We also work with Developer Clients ranging from well-established developing companies with large portfolios, to Contractors developing their own projects and small Developers starting out. The depth and extent of our experience brings valuable insight to all these developer clients and their many and varied projects. Our service ranges from feasibility advice at the outset calculating gross and net developable areas , often underpinning decisions whether to purchase a site or not, to a full architectural service. In this regard we are flexible, responsive and at all stages we offer a pragmatic view. We understand the way in which such a relationship should best work to serve the Clients requirements. We work on a large scale of Developer projects, and our Developer schemes range from 1 and 2 new homes up to mulit home developments. In these cases we would work alongside a Planning Consultancy, either of the clients preference or one we use for majority of our projects.​

Please Contact Us

EMAIL           [email protected]
PHONE         07733 764035
OFFICE        Chelmsford, Essex