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Not always. For a straightforward single storey extension that falls within permitted development, many Berkshire homeowners use an architectural technologist or designer rather than a full RIBA-chartered architect — the drawings needed for Building Regulations and a Lawful Development Certificate don't require the same level of design service a complex, full-planning project does.
Where an architect genuinely earns their fee is on complex sites — tight plots, conservation areas, listed buildings, ambitious double storey or wraparound projects, or where planning permission is contested and a well-presented design makes a real difference to the outcome.
We work with both architects and architectural technologists depending on project complexity, and can recommend the right fit for your specific scope at the free site visit rather than defaulting to the most expensive option by default.
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