020 7864 7245 [email protected] WhatsApp
Zone · Camden

Architectural drawings in West Camden

Fixed-fee planning & building-regulations drawings across the western half of Camden — West Hampstead, Kilburn, Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead — all decided by Camden Council. MCIAT chartered, from £840.

West Camden at a glance

Neighbourhoods
West Hampstead, Kilburn, Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead
Typical property
Victorian terraces and large purpose-built red-brick mansion blocks
Planning authority
Camden Council
Article 4 in borough
Yes
Conservation areas (borough)
40
Quote turnaround
Same day
Free fixed-fee quote

Tell us about your project

MCIAT chartered drawings for planning, building regs, lofts and extensions — fixed fees 30% below typical London architects. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply the same working day.

  • MCIAT chartered
  • Same working-day reply
  • Fixed fees from £840

Where we draw in West Camden

Which Camden neighbourhoods does this cover?

This page covers the western part of the borough — West Hampstead, Kilburn, Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead and the streets around them. The stock here is largely Victorian terraces and large purpose-built red-brick mansion blocks, and we prepare drawings across every one of those types for Camden Council.

The western neighbourhoods hold a high proportion of purpose-built flats, so alterations frequently touch shared structure and need freeholder consent alongside Camden Building Control approval. Whichever route your address falls under, we confirm it free at the measured survey and design to match the western Camden streetscape — from period rear and side-return extensions to rear-dormer and mansard loft conversions.

Services in West Camden

What we draw in West Camden

Planning in Camden

How does planning work across West Camden?

Every application in West Camden is decided by Camden Council. Householder applications carry a statutory 8-week determination; allow around 12–14 weeks from first call to decision once the measured survey, design and validation are included. We hold a 98% first-time approval rate across Camden.

Article 4 Direction: Article 4 removes permitted development for HMO conversions (C3 to C4) across the borough, plus restrictions on basement extensions in 12 conservation areas.

Basement policy: Camden's basement policy (Policy A5) restricts single-storey basements to 50% of garden area; double-storey basements generally refused outside commercial zones.

West Camden FAQs

West Camden — your questions answered.

Direct answers to what homeowners in western Camden ask about drawings, permission and fees.

Do I need planning permission for an extension in West Camden?

It depends on your exact address. Many single-storey rear and side-return extensions on unlisted houses in West Camden fall under Permitted Development, but The western neighbourhoods hold a high proportion of purpose-built flats, so alterations frequently touch shared structure and need freeholder consent alongside Camden Building Control approval. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas always need full planning, decided by Camden Council. Article 4 in the borough: Yes — check your address. We confirm exactly which route applies to your property, free, at the survey.

What kind of homes do you draw in West Camden?

The western half of Camden — around West Hampstead, Kilburn, Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead — is characterised by Victorian terraces and large purpose-built red-brick mansion blocks. We prepare planning and building-regulations drawings for every period represented here, designed to match the local streetscape and satisfy Camden Council.

How much do architectural drawings cost in West Camden, and how long do they take?

Fixed fees start at £840 for planning drawings and £1,225 for a loft conversion or extension pack — no hourly creep. Camden Council determines householder applications in 8 weeks; allow roughly 12–14 weeks end to end (survey, design, validation and determination). We hold a 98% first-time approval rate across Camden.

More of Camden

Other areas of Camden

Book a call

Speak to a chartered technologist — free 15 minutes

Pick a slot that suits you. No obligation and no sales pressure — just straight answers on your planning route, fixed fee and timescale.

Same-day fixed quote for West Camden

Start free quote
Free quote in 60 seconds — From £840 fixed fee
Call us Free quote →

Before you go…

Get a free, no-obligation quote for your project. Fixed fees from £840. MCIAT chartered.

council-ready drawing review · All 33 London boroughs