Simple. Modern. Residential Architecture.

Welcome to AFR Design, Yorkshire Dales Finest Architectural Designers.

Our team provide a complete architectural service, from basic conceptual sketches, through to detailed design and construction plans. Regardless of the size or scope of the project, the entire process is carefully managed by AFR Design. Our team offer a full design and build service where desired and we pride ourselves as one of the longest standing and sought-after architectural firms in the Yorkshire Dales.

Our Services include:

Initial Stages: Design consultation Meetings, Surveys, Concept Design

Second Stage: Planning, Working 2D & 3D drawings, Specifications & Regulations, Construction Details.

Final Stage: Project Management, Contract Administration, Project Delivery, Aftercare and Support.

Initial Design Consultation: A member of our design team will meet with you to discuss your ideas and advise how best to approach the project.

Surveys: We organise for surveys to be undertaken to ensure your land and property are suitable for the proposed work. The type of survey(s) undertaken will depend on the nature of your property and may require the input of specialist consultants which we will coordinate on your behalf.

Sketch Design Layouts: Based on our conversations with you and survey information, we will draw up a series of layout sketches to send to you for feedback and agreement to move forward and produce a planning scheme.

Concept Design

Planning Permission: We are experts at achieving planning permission in the Yorkshire Dales, working closely with both Richmondshire District Council & North Yorkshire County Council. We have 40 years experience of liaising with Yorkshire Councils to successfully achieve Planning Permission.

Outline Design: Responding to your feedback, we will draw up a full set of planning drawings for your approval. These will be suitable for submitting for obtaining Statutory Approvals, such as Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent. Our team will manage the entire process and liaise with the Local Authority to achieve the most desirable outcome.

Working Drawings: Following a successful planning application, we will start work on producing detailed working drawings for obtaining Building Control approval and to aid with the construction of the proposed development. At this stage, we will produce a series of detailed schedules and specifications to accurately portray all proposed fixtures and fittings.

Planning Application Management: We can manage the entire Planning Applications process for you, including the paperwork, form-filling, liaising with all 3rd parties, including local boroughs or councils.

Statutory Approvals & Permissions: We are very familiar with an expert in achieving all Statutory Approvals and Permissions.

Building Control and Landlord Consent: Through our extensive experience, we are very effective at obtaining Building Control and Landlord Consent.

Schedules and Specifications: We are highly proficient at compiling all Specifications and Schedules for your building project.