Surrey · RH6
Architectural Design in Horley
Architectural design covers turning a brief into buildable drawings — concept layouts, elevations and 3D visuals, then progressing an agreed scheme to planning-application standard and finally to detailed Building Regulations drawings a builder can price and construct from.
In Horley, that covers Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park. Horley sits close to Gatwick Airport, with a historic village core and substantial 20th-century residential development around it, making it a popular area for family homeowners looking to extend rather than move.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Horley for architectural design
Property styles in Horley
The older village centre includes period cottages and Victorian houses, while the wider town has significant interwar and postwar estate housing well suited to standard rear extensions and loft conversions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. Properties close to Gatwick Airport may be subject to airport safeguarding consultation requirements for certain types of development, which we check where relevant.
How it works
Our architectural design process
- 01
Brief and site survey
Understanding what you want from the project, a measured survey of the existing property, and a review of planning constraints.
- 02
Concept design
Initial layout and massing options for your review, testing what the site and planning policy can realistically support.
- 03
Developed design
Refining the agreed concept into a full scheme — floor plans, elevations and sections — ready for planning submission where needed.
- 04
Planning submission
Preparing and submitting the planning application (or confirming permitted development where it applies), and handling any queries from the planning authority.
- 05
Technical design
Progressing the approved scheme to Building Regulations drawings, coordinated with structural calculations, ready to build from.
- 06
Handover to construction
Drawings and specification pass directly into the build programme, with the design team available through construction for any site queries.
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FAQs
Architectural Design in Horley: FAQs
Do you provide architectural design across all of Horley?
Yes, we cover the RH6 postcode area in full, including Massetts, Lonsdale, Smallfield, Horley Row, Westvale Park.
Do I need an architect for a home extension?
Not always by law, but a well-developed design makes both planning permission and the build itself go more smoothly — particularly for anything beyond a simple single-storey extension. We can advise at the initial consultation what level of design your specific project needs.
Can you handle the planning application for me?
Yes, preparing and submitting the planning application (or confirming the project falls under permitted development) is part of the service, including responding to any queries the planning authority raises.
Does living near Gatwick Airport affect planning permission in Horley?
Some development types near the airport are subject to safeguarding consultation with the airport operator as part of the planning process. This does not apply to all projects, and we advise on the specific position for your address.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-19.