Chartered architects
Architectural consultancy
Your beautiful project designs are worthless if they can’t get planning permission. We design buildings that actually get built.
How we can help you
Great architectural design needs planning in its DNA
You’ve probably seen it before. Stunning architectural drawings that get everyone excited. Months of refinement. Big dreams. Then, the planners say no, and you’re back to square one with nothing to show for it but expensive drawings and lost time.
Here’s the thing: great architecture isn’t just about what looks good. It’s about understanding what the planners will actually approve.
Our chartered architects don’t just work alongside planners. They think like them. Every design decision, from the first sketch onwards, considers the planning journey ahead. This isn’t about compromising your vision. It’s about channelling it intelligently.
We’ve spent decades designing for rural sites, conservation areas and green belt land across Worcestershire and beyond. We know which design elements trigger objections and which demonstrate quality. The result? Buildings that inspire communities and satisfy planning committees. That’s proper architecture.
Our architectural service
How we design for success
Our architectural service isn’t a linear process. It’s a strategic journey designed to maximise your chances of approval. Each stage builds on the last, with planning considerations built in throughout. It includes:
Feasibility and concept design
Before you fall in love with a design that can’t happen, we test whether it’s viable. Our feasibility studies blend architectural vision with planning reality, exploring options that work commercially and politically. We’ll show you the art of what’s possible.
Planning applications
Your planning drawings need to tell the right story. We’ll help explain your development’s context, demonstrate its quality, and address concerns before they’re raised. We know which details and visualisations to include to convince the planners and present a compelling case.
Technical design
Once approved, your designs need to work in the real world. Our technical drawings and specifications ensure your building performs as beautifully as it looks. From building regulations to construction details, we maintain quality while keeping your costs under control.
Project support
We don’t disappear after planning approval. Whether you need minor amendments, discharge of conditions or site support, we stay involved, to ensure your project gets built as designed without the usual compromises that can creep in during construction.
Boughton Butler Ltd provided architectural design services to Worcester Norton Community Interest Company over several years, facilitating the creation of the Sergeants’ Mess Community Hub from the semi-derelict Sports Club buildings at Norton, Worcester. In concert with the prime contractor, the project was completed to a good standard, enabling it to realise its potential and assume its role at the heart of the community.
Martin Pollard
Why choose Boughton Butler?
What this means for your project
Working with our chartered architects who understand planning will transform your development journey. Instead of costly rounds of rejections and redesigns, you get a smoother path from concept to construction. The benefits include:
- Faster approvals – Get designs that planners understand first time. No confusing drawings or missing information that triggers delays and additional questions.
- Fewer surprises – Spot potential issues before they become expensive problems. We identify planning risks early, not after you’ve paid for detailed designs.
- Better value – No wasted fees on rejected schemes. Your investment goes into designs that work.
- Quality design – We design stunning architecture that satisfies your ambitions and the planning requirements.
- Local insight – With a deep understanding of regional planning policies and sensitivities, we know what works and what doesn’t.
- Single team – No consultant ping-pong. Our chartered architects and planners work under one roof, solving your problems together.
Get in touch
Ready to design something brilliant?
If you’ve been burned by beautiful designs that couldn’t get approved, let’s talk. We’ll explore what’s achievable for your site and help you create ambitious architecture that planners will support.
