Architectural Design Services for Developers

One Design Partner From Site Appraisal to Construction Drawings. Nationwide.

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Why Developers Choose ArchEvolve for Architectural Design

Developers need one consultant who understands land value, planning risk and buildability, not a different firm at every stage. ArchEvolve is MCIAT-chartered, models every scheme in Revit and carries the same model from first capacity test to construction package, so nothing is redrawn and nothing is lost between stages.

      
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Alex and his company. He has amazing suggestions as well as taking into account our preferences and ideas too. He is easily accessible and has been so helpful in answering all our many questions! Looking forward to seeing our vision come to life!
  
 
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   James Riley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex was really helpful throughout the whole process. This was our first ever project like this and he was on hand to answer MANY questions!
  
 
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   Nick Rutter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex was so helpful from start to finish, great communication throughout. Would strongly recommend and will definitely use their services again in the future!
  
 
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   arron tully 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex at Arch Evolve assisted with obtaining planning permission for a couple of extensions that we were intending on doing. Very professional and offered allot of very helpful advice. Very Happy Thank you.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Alex on many projects over the years and he has always been brilliant! Looking forward to working together again soon. Very professional and smooth process throughout the whole process.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Archevolve has completed a number of plans for us due to changing my mind regularly. They have been consistently patient & listened to my requirements at all time. Alex has then been on hand for our builders if required. Fantastic company & highly recommended
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Used Alex for our large project, loft conversion, side garage and rear extension. Unbelievable service from start to finish. We are over the moon with the finish. Thank you so much!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, they had an excellent understanding of my requirements. They applied great attention to detail, with a  fast and very efficient service together very reasonable costs. I highly recommend this firm.

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Explore Our Developer Services

Before you buy, start with a development site appraisal or a housing development feasibility study. Once the land is secured, we handle planning applications for developers, residential development design and technical design for housing developments. See how we work with property developers.

Completed rear extension at Oldfield Crescent

17 services · Sussex & Surrey

Residential

Extensions, conversions and whole-home projects for homeowners, with site visits across West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey.

Extensions

House extensions Single storey extensions Double storey extensions Rear extensions Side return extensions Wrap around extensions Kitchen extensions Glass extensions

Conversions

Loft conversions Garage conversions Basement conversions Barn conversions

Whole home

House refurbishment Interior design Listed building design Self-build design Sustainable design

20 services · Nationwide

Developers & Commercial

Planning and technical design for developers and commercial clients across England.

Developer services

Design for developers Planning for developers Technical design for housing

Site & feasibility

Housing development feasibility Development site appraisals Residential masterplanning

Conversions

Commercial conversions Office to residential Flat conversions

Development types

New build schemes Residential developments Blocks of flats Infill housing Brownfield sites Affordable housing Mixed-use developments Care homes Student accommodation HMOs Rooftop developments

3D visualisation of a rear extension design

15 services · Homeowners and developers

Planning & Drawings

From the first feasibility check to construction drawings, in the order a project needs them.

01Feasibility & survey

Feasibility studies Measured building surveys Pre-application advice 3D visualisations

02Planning

Planning applications Planning drawings Permitted development Design and access statements Outline planning Reserved matters Discharge of conditions

03Technical & construction

Building regulations drawings Construction drawings Technical design for housing Contract administration

Architectural Design Services for Developers, From Land to Build

Architectural design services for developers cover every stage where a scheme gains or loses value: testing what a site can hold, securing planning consent and producing drawings a contractor can price and build. ArchEvolve supports developers across the UK on new-build housing, conversions and flats, with Alex Page leading every project personally and meeting clients over Microsoft Teams. You can appoint us for a single stage or for the whole journey from appraisal to site.

Common challenges

A different consultant for feasibility, planning and technical stages
Capacity estimates that collapse once site constraints are mapped
Application route chosen without weighing outline against full consent
House types that look good but cost too much to build
Construction problems found on site rather than on the drawings
Local consultants unwilling to take on sites outside their area

How ArchEvolve solves them

One designer and one 3D model from appraisal to construction
Early capacity testing against real constraints before you commit
Application route chosen for programme, risk and land value
House types planned around efficient structure and repeatable details
Coordinated Revit model that exposes clashes before work starts
Remote delivery over Microsoft Teams for sites anywhere in the UK

How an ArchEvolve Project Works

Developer projects move through seven defined stages, and you can appoint ArchEvolve for one stage or for all of them.

Free Consultation

We discuss the site, your investment brief, exit strategy and programme over Teams, and agree which stages you need us for. No cost and no obligation.

Site Appraisal

We review constraints, planning history, access, flood risk and heritage designations so you know what the land can support before you commit to a purchase.

Capacity Testing

We test layouts, unit numbers and mix in the 3D model, comparing options so you can see the trade-off between density, quality and planning risk.

Design Development

We refine the chosen layout, house types and streetscene, with Enscape visuals that help you test the scheme with agents, funders and the council.

Planning Submission

We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application and manage officer queries, working alongside your planning consultant where you have one.

Technical Design

We turn the consented scheme into a Building Regulations package and coordinate structural and services engineers so every drawing works as one set.

Construction Support

We issue construction drawings for pricing and building, then answer contractor queries during the build so the design intent survives on site.

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Supporting Developers in Every Region of the UK

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South West

East of England

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West Midlands

North West

North East

Yorkshire

Sussex

Surrey

Kent

Hampshire

Essex

Hertfordshire

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Why a 3D Workflow Matters for Development Schemes

Most practices still draw developer schemes in 2D CAD, so every layout change means redrawing plans, elevations and sections one by one. ArchEvolve builds each scheme as a Revit model and renders it in Enscape, so options are tested faster and every drawing stays consistent.

Visuals at Every Stage

Enscape renders from the Revit model help you brief agents, present to funders and show officers exactly what is proposed, without paying for separate visualisation work.

Faster Option Testing

Changing unit numbers or a layout in the 3D model updates every drawing at once, so you can compare options quickly instead of waiting for a full redraw.

Policy Knowledge Nationwide

We prepare schemes for councils across the country, reading each local plan, design guide and validation list rather than assuming one council behaves like another.

One Point of Contact

Alex Page runs every developer project personally, from the first Teams call to construction drawings. No handoffs, no junior staff and no repeated briefings.

Developer Design Services Across the UK

ArchEvolve works with property developers anywhere in the UK, delivering remotely over Microsoft Teams with site visits arranged where a project needs them.

The service can cover site appraisal, feasibility and capacity testing, design development, the planning application, technical design for Building Regulations and construction drawings. We agree the scope at the start, so the appointment covers the stages your scheme actually needs.

Yes. Some developers use us only for feasibility, others bring a scheme that was consented elsewhere and need technical design for housing developments or construction drawings. We pick up from whatever information already exists.

Yes. Developer work is delivered UK-wide. Briefings, design reviews and model walkthroughs take place on Microsoft Teams, drawings are shared digitally, and site visits are arranged when the project genuinely benefits from one.

Our work ranges from single plots and conversions, such as nine flats created from a disused office block at South Street, to housing schemes like five new homes and a block of flats at Sea Road, East Preston. See our developments portfolio.

In most cases, yes. A development site appraisal identifies constraints before you make an offer, and a housing development feasibility study tests how many homes the site can realistically hold, which feeds directly into your land price.

Yes. We design office to residential conversions, blocks of flats and commercial buildings converted to new uses, as well as new-build housing. The same 3D workflow applies whether the starting point is an existing building or an empty site.

Yes. Development schemes usually involve planning consultants, structural and drainage engineers, ecologists, highways consultants and energy assessors. We coordinate their inputs into the design and keep the drawings consistent as their information comes in.

Alex Page is a Chartered Architectural Technologist, a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (MCIAT). The qualification focuses on the technical design of buildings, which is why we take schemes right through to construction-ready drawings.

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