Our Process


We understand. Solve. Deliver


Start of a journey


You might have questions about planning permission, how to best utilise the space, construction budgets, timescales, light, materials and design factors. Those questions all need answering by our Leeds architects. Further down the line you’ll need building regulations, tenders for work, on-site project management all must be taken care of. We do all that for you and will be at your side until the project is complete.

At Townscape we promise to be at your side throughout every step of your project. We like to keep things straightforward and this is a typical plan of how we work with you:

Understanding your requirements

Understanding your requirements

We can help from the earliest stages of a project, even before the property is purchased. We will find out all about your aspirations for the project, your likes and dislikes, your wish list of requirements. We will discuss this with you at the project outset; all of this information is compiled into a project brief.​

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Understanding your requirements

Appraisal

Once we understand your requirements we will initiate an intense creative design process. A series of ideas, sketches and images will be prepared to show how your home may be designed or transformed. We will then meet with you to review and discuss the various layouts in further detail.​

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Understanding your requirements

Viability Report

A viability report will be prepared to​ provide you with high level project information such as an indication of build costs, site constraints, planning constraints and an indicative programme for the works. This report will assist you in deciding which of the sketch options is most appropriate for you.​

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Understanding your requirements

Design Development

When the feasibility study is complete we will work with you to​ develop a preferred option in further​ detail. During this part of the process​ you will see the designs of your new​ home starting to take shape. We will meet with you regularly to discuss and develop the design until a final​ plan is agreed.​

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Understanding your requirements

3D Visualisation

Using the latest software we are able​ to build a computer generated 3D model of your new home. By using virtual reality and a set of 3D glasses you will be able to take a virtual tour of your new home. This means​ that the design is fully understood and developed before construction begins​.

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Understanding your requirements

Planning Process

The planning system can be a minefield.​ To ensure the best chance of success we use our knowledge, expertise and pro active approach to manage the​ planning process on your behalf. We​ will monitor the application and keep a​ close eye on progress until a decision is​ made.

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Understanding your requirements

Technical Design

This involves preparing technical​ drawings and specifications that​ a builder will need to accurately price a​ project and to build from. There is a lot​ to consider but there is no need to worry​ as we will guide you through all of the​ options, from fixtures and fittings, windows​ and doors through to the finishing touches​.

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Understanding your requirements

Project Tender

Choosing the right contractor for the​ project is essential. We will tender the project to obtain competitive​ quotes on your behalf. When the quotes are received we will assist​ you in selecting the best builder for the project. We will then set up the necessary building contracts; construction can then commence.​

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Understanding your requirements

Monitor Construction

We will be at your side at every step through to completion. We will carry out site inspections to check that the work is carried out properly, certify payments to the contractor, and deal with the builder on your behalf. Even​ when the project is complete we will be​ on hand to deal with any problems that​ arise.​

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We'd love to hear
from you


Get in touch for general enquires such as planning permission and construction budgets or send us your brief in more detail and we'll get back to you.

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Harrogate
01423 505 924
Temple House,
Raglan Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1LE
York
01904 217190
152-154 Holgate Road,
York , Y024 4DQ