Ben Knight
Architectural services
Residential Architectural Design in Horley & Surrey
LOCAL EXPERIENCE CLEAR FEES NO PRESSURE ADVICE
I’m Ben Knight, a residential Architectural Technologist based in Horley, working with homeowners across Surrey and West Sussex. I specialise in practical, well-considered design for extensions, loft conversions and internal re-planning — focusing on what actually gets approved, built and lived in.
Whether you’re at the early idea stage or ready to move forward, I provide clear advice, accurate drawings and a straightforward process that builders and planners understand. My aim is to remove uncertainty, save time on site, and help you move forward with confidence.
I’m Ben Knight, a residential Architectural Technologist based in Horley, working with homeowners across Surrey and West Sussex. I specialise in practical, well-considered design for extensions, loft conversions and internal re-planning — focusing on what actually gets approved, built and lived in.
Whether you’re at the early idea stage or ready to move forward, I provide clear advice, accurate drawings and a straightforward process that builders and planners understand. My aim is to remove uncertainty, save time on site, and help you move forward with confidence.
I’m Ben Knight, a residential Architectural Technologist based in Horley, working with homeowners across Surrey and West Sussex. I specialise in practical, well-considered design for extensions, loft conversions and internal re-planning — focusing on what actually gets approved, built and lived in.
Whether you’re at the early idea stage or ready to move forward, I provide clear advice, accurate drawings and a straightforward process that builders and planners understand. My aim is to remove uncertainty, save time on site, and help you move forward with confidence.
I’m Ben Knight, a residential Architectural Technologist based in Horley, working with homeowners across Surrey and West Sussex. I specialise in practical, well-considered design for extensions, loft conversions and internal re-planning — focusing on what actually gets approved, built and lived in.
Whether you’re at the early idea stage or ready to move forward, I provide clear advice, accurate drawings and a straightforward process that builders and planners understand. My aim is to remove uncertainty, save time on site, and help you move forward with confidence.
HOUSE EXTENSIONS - PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
Quick, compliant extensions without full planning.
Confirming PD eligibility
Measured survey
Compliant design & drawings
Builder-ready plans
Lawful Development Certificate (if required)
Reimagining your existing footprint and unlocking a more intuitive flow for your home.
COMPLETE REDESIGN
HOUSE EXTENSIONS - PLANNING PERMISSION
Thoughtful extension designs supported by our knowledge of Surrey & Sussex planning preferences give your project the best chance of approval.
Design options and feasibility
Planning drawings & submission
Liaison during the planning process
Post-approval construction drawings
LOFT CONVERSIONS
Loft conversion designs that focus on head height, stair positioning and structural logic, helping avoid compromised layouts and costly design changes during construction.
Feasibility & head-height checks
PD or planning drawings
Layout optimisation
Construction drawings for builders
NEW HOMES SELF-BUILDS
Design and technical drawings for individual new homes, developed to satisfy planning, building regulations and construction sequencing — not just concept visuals.
Site feasibility
Concept design
Planning submissions
Technical drawings for construction
HOW WE WORK
These stages below reflect the usual journey of a residential project, from initial sketches to a fully build-ready design.
Many projects such as permitted development builds are fulfilled in the Design stage, whilst more complex or costly projects would benefit from greater detail from the outset.
For pricing guidance, small projects usually involve minor changes and do not require planning permission. Extensions with internal remodelling are typically classed as medium-sized projects, with larger or more complex proposals quoted on an individual basis.
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DESIGN & BUDGET PACKAGE
£650-£1,000 (project dependent)
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Initial consultation to establish objectives, constraints and priorities
Measured survey of the existing property
Development of proposed floor plans and elevations
Design advice shaped by planning constraints and buildability
A high-level budget estimate to guide builder pricing and decision-making
PLANNING STRATEGY PACKAGE
£1,000-£3,000 (project dependent)
2
Review of local planning policy and relevant planning history
Design development informed by planning strategy
Planning drawings and supporting information
Guidance on application approach and potential risks
Building regulation notes and drawings as required for approval
Submission support and liaison during the planning process
DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE
£2,000-£6,000 (project dependent)
3
Review of local planning policy and relevant planning history
Design development informed by planning strategy
Planning drawings and supporting information
Guidance on application approach and potential risks
Building regulation notes and drawings as required for approval
Submission support and liaison during the planning process
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SOME OF OUR WORK
Having spent years on-site as a builder before becoming an architectural technologist, I use `practical lessons to help clients design homes that are realistic to build and maintain. My focus is on providing builder-ready plans and honest cost benchmarks that help avoid common pitfalls.
CRAWLEY DOWN / 2 STORY EXTENSION
SNOW HILL / NEW BUILD
HORLEY / GARAGE CONVERSION
LOWER BEEDING / BUNGALOW
START WITH A QUICK CHAT
Let’s have a relaxed chat about your ideas and what you’re hoping to achieve. It’s a simple first step to understand your project and discuss how I can help.