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Understanding design fees is one of the most important parts of planning a building project. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most confusing.

At MyHomePlans, we believe architectural design fees should be clear, fixed, and transparent. This page explains exactly how design fees work, what’s included, and why our online approach offers better value than traditional services.

Traditional architectural services often charge:

• Percentage-based fees 
• Hourly rates 
• Additional costs for revisions 
• Extra fees for site visits and meetings  

This can make it difficult to budget accurately at the early stages. 

Traditional architectural services often charge:

• Percentage-based fees 
• Hourly rates 
• Additional costs for revisions 
• Extra fees for site visits and meetings
   

This can make it difficult to budget accurately at the early stages.

At MyHomePlans, we work on a fixed-fee basis.

This means:

• You know the cost upfront 
• There are no hidden extras 
• Revisions are included 
• Fees are agreed before work starts
   

Our online delivery model allows us to offer professional architectural design services at a predictable, competitive price.

Design fees typically cover the preparation of professional drawings required to move your project forward.

Depending on your project, this may include:

• Existing and proposed floor plans 
• Proposed elevations 
• Roof plans 
• Site and block plans 
• Planning permission drawings 
• Lawful Development Certificate drawings 
• Building regulations drawings 
• Technical notes and specifications
   

The exact scope is confirmed clearly before work begins.

Design fees vary depending on the type of drawings required.

Planning Drawings

Planning drawings focus on:

• Scale and appearance 
• Policy compliance 
• Neighbour impact
   

They are used to obtain planning permission or confirm permitted development.

Building Regulations Drawings

Building regulations drawings are more technical and include:

• Construction details 
• Structural layouts 
• Fire safety provisions 
• Insulation and ventilation
   

Because they require greater technical input, building regulations drawings typically involve a higher level of detail.

Our fully online service reduces costs without reducing quality.

By working remotely, we eliminate:

• Travel time 
• Site visit costs 
• In-person meeting overheads
   

This allows us to focus time and fees on drawing quality and technical accuracy, rather than administration.

Local authorities and Building 

Control assess drawings based on compliance — not how they were produced.

Yes.

One of the biggest frustrations clients experience with traditional services is being charged for small changes.

At My Home Plans, we include unlimited revisions within the agreed scope.

This allows your design to evolve naturally, without worrying about additional charges for each adjustment.

Design fees cover the preparation of drawings, not local authority application fees.

Planning application fees, Lawful Development Certificate fees, and Building Control charges are paid directly to the relevant authority.

However, we clearly advise on:

• Which applications are required 
• Expected council fees 
• The correct submission route
   

So there are no surprises later.