Extension plans and drawings across Macclesfield
Need extension plans and drawings in Macclesfield? We survey the house, prepare what the council needs and deal with the officers until a decision is made.
- Guide price in MacclesfieldFrom £1,100 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsSK10, SK11
Do I need planning permission in Macclesfield?
In England the main routes are permitted development (ideally confirmed with a lawful development certificate, £274), larger home extension prior approval (£249, 42 days) and a householder planning application (£548, normally 8 weeks), with council fees as set from 1 April 2026.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What is included
- Building regulations drawings and specification
- Two or three layout options to compare
- Measured survey of the house and garden
- Structural calculations from an engineer (full pack)
- 3D views to check the look and the light (full pack)
- Planning drawings: existing and proposed plans and elevations, site and location plans
Covering Macclesfield
Site visits are available across Macclesfield (SK10, SK11). The same team covers Wilmslow (6 miles), Congleton (8 miles), Northwich (16 miles), Winsford (17 miles), all within easy reach.
The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
Fees in Macclesfield
Guide fees for Macclesfield including VAT, using our North West England factor of ×0.95. Council and building control charges are not included.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Measured survey and planning drawings | £1,100 – £2,100 |
| Standard | Planning drawings plus building regulations drawings | £2,050 – £3,650 |
| Premium | Full pack with structural calculations and 3D visuals | £3,200 – £5,250 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Our process, step by step
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Macclesfield
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Macclesfield, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Macclesfield be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Macclesfield?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do I need an architect?
Not necessarily. For most extensions an experienced designer or architectural technologist is enough. For listed buildings or complex sites an architect’s input can help.
Can I use your drawings with another builder?
Yes. Once paid for, the drawings are yours to use for your project.
Book a free site visit in Macclesfield
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
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.