Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services for Home Extensions
KCR Design is a professional architectural practice specialising in residential projects for householders. With over 35 years of experience, we provide comprehensive services including planning permission applications, building control approvals, and detailed architectural design for extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, and garden rooms. Our team maintains a 97% success rate in securing planning permissions and has completed over 2,000 successful applications. We offer fixed pricing with no hidden extras, include full specifications and structural calculations, and act as agents for both planning and building control authorities.Our approach prioritises client communication, with paper and digital plan formats, and we maintain strong working relationships with local authorities in Medway, Gravesend, Maidstone, and Swale. Our expertise lies in understanding planning boundaries while advocating for clients' unique design aspirations.
Services
Home Extensions
Loft Conversions
Garage Conversions
Garden Rooms
Planning Permission
Building Control
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of architectural experience
- Fixed pricing with no hidden extras
- Trading Standards approved service provider
- Full specification and structural calculations included
- Specialist knowledge of Medway, Gravesend, Maidstone and Swale planning departments
Associations and certifications
- Trading Standards
- Local Authority Building Control Partners
What people say
Knowledgeable advice
Stress-free process
Detailed drawings
Prompt communication
Excellent value
Services
Home Extensions
Specialist design and planning services for residential extensions including rear, side and front extensions. We handle full architectural design, structural calculations, and planning applications. Our team secures building control approvals and provides detailed specifications for construction. With extensive local authority knowledge, we maximise planning success rates while maintaining design integrity.
Loft Conversions
Comprehensive loft conversion services from initial design to planning approval. We create detailed architectural drawings, structural calculations and building regulations documentation. Our expertise includes dormer conversions and roof alterations, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements while optimising space utilisation for residential properties.
Planning Permission
Professional planning permission services with 97% success rate. We prepare detailed architectural drawings, submit applications to local authorities, and manage correspondence throughout the approval process. Our team provides feasibility assessments and strategic design advice to maximise chances of approval for residential developments.
Building Control
Full building control package preparation including technical specifications, cross-sections and structural calculations. We coordinate approvals with local authority building departments and provide detailed documentation for construction compliance. Our service ensures projects meet all regulatory standards while maintaining design intent.
Garage Conversions
Specialist garage conversion services including architectural design, planning applications and building regulations compliance. We create functional living spaces while ensuring structural integrity and regulatory compliance. Our service includes detailed specifications for conversions to habitable rooms with appropriate planning permissions.
People
Keith
Architect
With over 35 years' experience in architectural design, Keith specialises in residential planning and building control. He manages projects from initial consultation through to approval, providing expert guidance on planning feasibility, design optimisation, and regulatory compliance for home extensions and conversions.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer for residential properties?
We specialise in home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, and garden rooms. Our services include architectural design, planning permission applications, and building control approvals.
Do I need planning permission for my project?
We provide free feasibility assessments to determine if planning permission is required. Our 97% success rate reflects our expertise in securing approvals for residential developments.
What areas do you cover for planning applications?
We primarily work with local authorities in Medway, Gravesend, Maidstone, and Swale, but can assist with projects across Kent and surrounding areas.
How long does the planning process take?
Initial measured surveys take about 1 hour, with plans produced within 2 weeks. Planning authority decisions typically take 8-10 weeks from submission.
What's included in your architectural service?
Our fixed-price service includes site surveys, architectural drawings on A1 paper, structural calculations, specifications, and full planning/bc submissions with no hidden extras.
Can you help with building regulations compliance?
Yes, we prepare full building control packages including technical specifications, cross-sections and structural calculations, and coordinate approvals with local authorities.
Reviews (6)
Layla Fackrell-Palmer
Dec 08, 2021
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Keiths services are easy to summarise:
communication;
expedition;
& professionalism.
Keith is a knowledgeable, approachable and straight-talking guy and my builder also complemented his plans as detailed but easy to follow.
10/10 and would certainly recommend / use again.
communication;
expedition;
& professionalism.
Keith is a knowledgeable, approachable and straight-talking guy and my builder also complemented his plans as detailed but easy to follow.
10/10 and would certainly recommend / use again.
James Schofield
Dec 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Contacted KCR late one evening and early the following morning Keith contacted me and provided free feasibility study. Keith was very helpful in providing guidance on fire regs for our planned loft conversion. Thanks very much.
Contacted KCR late one evening and early the following morning Keith contacted me and provided free feasibility study. Keith was very helpful in providing guidance on fire regs for our planned loft conversion. Thanks very much.
Albert Wells
Apr 27, 2021
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Would give Keith 0 stars if I could. He is rude, arrogant and extremely patronising.
KEITH COULDNT DESIGN A CHRISTMAS CARD EVEN IF HE TRIED
DO NOT WASTE TIME LOOK ELSEWHERE
KEITH COULDNT DESIGN A CHRISTMAS CARD EVEN IF HE TRIED
DO NOT WASTE TIME LOOK ELSEWHERE
Mark Kelly
Oct 30, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
After getting several different opinions and advice I approached Keith. He offered straight forward advice and supported me through to getting the result I wanted. Reasonable fee as well.
After getting several different opinions and advice I approached Keith. He offered straight forward advice and supported me through to getting the result I wanted. Reasonable fee as well.
Catherine Clarkson
Oct 10, 2020
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Many thanks Keith for getting our garage and porch conversion approved, and keeping us updated throughout the long process and during the covid lockdown. Very professional and would recommend and use Keith
again.
again.
Scott Down
Sep 28, 2020
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Keith has just got our project through with the permissions to start work. After phoning many architects including a couple who were recommended, I decided to go with Keith. Prices varied greatly between the architects and Keith was very favourable, but the main reason I used him was because he gave me plenty of time on the phone to run through my project with me and from initially talking to him I could tell he was experienced and professional in his work. From start to finish I found him first class and had no problems with him or his work carried out whatsoever. Communication was good and
