Extension plans and drawings in Forfar
Need extension plans and drawings in Forfar? We survey the house, prepare what the council needs and deal with the officers until a decision is made.
- Guide price in ForfarFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsDD8
Covering Forfar
We cover Forfar and the postcode districts DD8. Neighbouring towns we cover include Dundee (13 miles), Arbroath (14 miles), Montrose (20 miles).
Across Scotland, extensions follow Scottish planning and building standards, including the building warrant process, which we build into the programme from the start.
Design and approval fees for Forfar
These are guide fees for Forfar, adjusted for Scotland (×0.98) and including VAT. Council application and inspection fees are paid separately.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Measured survey and planning drawings | £1,150 – £2,200 |
| Standard | Planning drawings plus building regulations drawings | £2,150 – £3,750 |
| Premium | Full pack with structural calculations and 3D visuals | £3,300 – £5,400 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Who this service is for
- Projects that need a planning application or other approval
- Homeowners at the very start of a project
- Anyone who wants fixed designs before getting build prices
The most expensive changes are the ones made after the steel is ordered. A good design stage settles layout, heights, glazing and services on paper, so the build price is firm.
Will the council need to approve it?
In Scotland the questions are whether the extension falls within householder permitted development (Classes 1A to 1D) or needs planning permission from the council, and the building warrant, which is required before construction begins and is followed by a completion certificate.
The planning position for a specific Forfar address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Where work affects a shared wall or a neighbour's land, we agree access, protection and making good with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
From first visit to completion
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions answered
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Forfar, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Forfar?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
Do you cover all of Forfar?
Yes. We cover Forfar and the surrounding parts of Angus and Dundee. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. Once paid for, the drawings are yours to use for your project.
How much do extension plans cost?
Our design packs range from about £1,150 to £5,400 including VAT, from planning drawings only to a full pack with building regulations drawings, structural calculations and 3D views. Council fees are separate.
Book a free site visit in Forfar
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.