Architectural drawings in Hammersmith

Hammersmith sits within Hammersmith and Fulham, so applications are decided by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. Most single-storey rear extensions and side-returns on terraced or semi-detached homes in Hammersmith fall under Permitted Development — up to 3m deep (attached) or 4m (detached), under 4m high. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas always require full planning. Article 4 status here: Yes. We check eligibility free at the site visit.

Hammersmith is characterised by Victorian terraces, riverside character. The dominant stock is Victorian terraces, mansion blocks. We've drawn extensions and lofts for every period represented here — Victorian rear additions, Edwardian side returns, 1930s wrap-arounds, and contemporary infill where the streetscape allows.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council statutory determination is 8 weeks for householder applications. Validation typically adds 1–2 weeks. From your first call to a decision, expect 12–14 weeks total: 1 week measured survey, 2 weeks design, 1–2 weeks validation, 8 weeks determination. We've achieved a 98% first-time approval rate across Hammersmith and Fulham.

Loft conversion drawings in Hammersmith start at £1,225 for planning + building regs combined. Construction cost (separate from drawings) is £45,000–£75,000 for a standard rear dormer on a Victorian or Edwardian terrace, £65,000–£95,000 for a hip-to-gable plus dormer. We quote drawings as a fixed fee — no hourly creep.

Hammersmith and Fulham has 45 designated conservation areas. Nearest to Hammersmith: Hammersmith Grove. In a conservation area, full planning is required for most external work (including roof additions, rendering, replacement windows). We prepare a Heritage Statement covering the conservation area's character appraisal.