East Cornwall · PL11 · Cornwall Council East
One studio for architectural design in Crafthole
We prepare site-specific concept design, planning drawings and supporting documents that give your project the strongest possible chance of consent — and a clear path through Cornwall Council's planning process. The way we approach architectural design in Crafthole starts with a measured walk-round — Crafthole is a commuter village in the PL11 area, with everyday family housing, edge-of-village plots and quick routes to its parent town, with a building stock that leans toward bungalows and older cottages.
Crafthole sits in East Cornwall — just off the A38; covering PL11 from Torpoint, Millbrook, Antony outward.
- Rural / open-countryside policy area
- ✓Measured-survey accuracy from day one
- ✓One studio — design, planning and build under one roof
- ✓Same team on paper as on site
- ✓Fixed-fee planning packages, no surprise invoices
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Local proof — Most Crafthole homeowners come to us after an architectural design quote elsewhere felt vague on planning — we lead with feasibility instead.
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Why Crafthole is its own job.
Two things shape a Crafthole application: parish character and policy. On policy — applications here usually turn on neighbour amenity, parking, overlooking and whether new work fits the rhythm of existing streets. For architectural design specifically, Cornwall Council's Local Plan applies tighter tests to isolated rural dwellings here, so design rationale and policy fit need to be set out clearly from the outset. Get that local reading right and the rest of the Crafthole programme tends to run on time. On bungalows in particular — the kind you'll also find toward St John — the architectural design brief always has to read the existing fabric first. Historic fabric changes the sequence: survey first, then design around what the building can take. Consent routes for listed buildings sit separately from ordinary planning, so treat any general guidance here as a starting point and check with Cornwall Council. Granite and cob walls do not behave like modern cavity construction. Breathability, damp movement and structural openings all need drawing properly, and building control will want that shown rather than assumed.
Planning note
Whether your project is permitted development, a householder application or full planning, the route through Cornwall Council shapes the drawings we prepare from day one.
What we focus on
Architectural Design considerations specific to Crafthole.
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Pre-application advice often saves months on contentious sites; we factor it into the programme where it adds value.
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Highways, drainage and ecology consultees can quietly determine an outcome long before the planning officer does.
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Cornwall Council planning officers expect drawings that respond to the local vernacular — slate, render, granite, timber — rather than generic suburban detailing.
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Listed buildings and curtilage structures need a separate Listed Building Consent application, drawn at a level of detail beyond standard planning.
Who this is for
Straight facts about working with us here
- Design and build are offered from the same studio, which means the person answering your Crafthole questions has seen the detail built.
- Drawings, planning and building regulations are all produced in-house, so an architectural design enquiry does not get passed between firms.
- Applications for Crafthole are handled through Cornwall Council, with Liskeard the nearest planning office we deal with regularly.
Planning rules change and every site is different. For the final position on your address, check with Cornwall Council as the local planning authority or the Planning Portal.
Scope
Scope options for Crafthole clients
Not every project needs every stage. On a Crafthole job we scope to what the site and the consent route actually require.
Building regulation drawings
Full Plans sets with sections, construction notes and coordinated structural information.
Planning application drawings
Existing and proposed plans, elevations, site and block plans drawn to validation standard.
Construction and technical drawings
1:10 and 1:20 details for the parts of the job builders normally have to guess at.
Page purpose
What you actually get on a Crafthole architectural design drawings package
This is a drawings-led service. You are buying a documented, submission-ready set for a PL11 address, not a build contract. For most Crafthole householders that means a measured survey, an honest feasibility view, then the drawings the council and your builder both need.
- Measured survey and existing drawings before any proposal is drawn
- A written planning route for the PL11 address, including whether permitted development is realistically available
- Proposed plans, elevations and site plan at the scales the authority expects
- Submission and validation handling, plus responses to officer queries
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Where to go next from Crafthole
Crafthole is covered from our Torpoint run. Being a smaller place, the local detail matters more than the headline policy: lane access, neighbour proximity and what the immediate street already looks like.
Our process
How a Crafthole architectural design project runs.
Step 1
Brief and site visit
We meet on site, walk the plot and listen to how you want to live in the finished space.
Step 2
Feasibility and sketch options
Two or three design directions tested against budget, planning policy and site constraints.
Step 3
Concept refinement
We develop the chosen direction into a coordinated set of plans, elevations and sections.
Step 4
Planning submission
We submit the application, monitor it through validation and respond to any officer queries.
Step 5
Decision and next stage
On approval we move into building regulations and tender drawings.
Most architectural-only commissions run from a few weeks for small householder applications to several months for new builds and listed work.
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For projects in Crafthole and the PL11 area.
Local fabric
One PL11 studio, one architectural design job — start to finish.
Building stock
Across Crafthole (PL11) we work on post-war semis, bungalows, modern estates, older cottages, garden infill plots. Each stock type drives a different architectural design response — bungalows in particular needs careful detailing here.
Parish & policy
Crafthole sits in the parish of Crafthole, which matters for how parish-level consultation lands on an architectural design application.
Coverage
We cover PL11 from our studio, with regular architectural design jobs also running in Torpoint, Millbrook. Most Crafthole site visits get booked within the same week.
Can you handle both planning and build in Crafthole?
Yes — design, planning, building regs and full construction run under one roof. For clients with an existing Crafthole builder we can stop at a tender-ready Full Plans pack instead.
Request a free visitFAQs
Crafthole Architectural Design — local questions answered.
- Will you visit the site before designing?
- Always. Cornish sites have wind, light, slope and access quirks that don't show up on a Google Street View. A site visit is built into every fee proposal. In Crafthole specifically, we'd start by checking the latest parish-level planning history before committing to a direction.
- Do I need planning permission or is it permitted development?
- It depends on the property, the size and position of the works, and whether you are in a Conservation Area, AONB or Article 4 area. We'll review your address against the General Permitted Development Order at first consultation and tell you straight.
- What happens if planning is refused?
- We review the officer's reasons, advise honestly on the strength of an appeal, and where a redesign is the better route, prepare a revised scheme. The free re-submission window inside twelve months can be used strategically.
- Do you produce building regulations drawings as well?
- Yes. Once planning is approved we prepare the full building regs package — sections, construction details, structural coordination and specification — drawn at 1:50 and 1:10 so the builder and building control have everything they need.
- Can you handle a Certificate of Lawfulness instead?
- Yes — for permitted development work it's worth the small extra step. You get a formal council certificate confirming your build is lawful, which protects you on resale and is often required by mortgage lenders.
- We live in the house. Can an architectural design in Crafthole be done while we stay put?
- Usually yes for single-storey and rear work, with a temporary kitchen or bathroom arrangement agreed before the start. Whole-house remodels and roof work in Crafthole are often easier if you move out for a few weeks. We set that expectation at feasibility stage rather than halfway through.
Crafthole is part of Torpoint
Crafthole sits inside the Torpoint catchment — we cover both as one architectural design territory.
See Architectural Design in Torpoint →Other services in Crafthole
Nearby places we cover
If you're considering an architectural design project in the PL11 area, our deep understanding of Crafthole's architectural character can help navigate the process smoothly. Applications are dealt with through Cornwall Council, with Liskeard the office we deal with most for PL11.
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