Compass Architectural Designs

Architectural design and planning applications in Hertfordshire

Compass Architectural Designs is an architectural design studio working in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas, with a particular presence in the Hertsmere area and also in Bedfordshire. Its work combines the preparation of drawings with the management of the procedures required for a project to receive approval: measured surveys, planning applications, permitted development prior approvals, building regulations applications and self-build plans.

The company presents itself as a complete planning and drawing service, from the initial consultation — in which design and layout are explored — through to obtaining planning and building regulations approval.

Types of projects it handles

Its range of services focuses on work to existing homes and premises. Among the projects it undertakes are:

• Extensions.
• Loft conversions into habitable spaces.
• Outbuildings.
• Changes of use, such as offices converted into flats or garages converted into offices.

The studio states that its designs comply with current planning and building regulations, with the aim of ensuring that proposals have a high probability of being accepted by planning services.

Area of operation

Its stated coverage includes Hertsmere, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The company expressly mentions locations such as Bushey, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Luton and their surrounding areas.

Offices

Compass Architectural Designs operates from three offices: one in Bushey, another in Markyate (St Albans) and a third in Luton. The company serves its clients through these offices and offers complimentary advice over the phone for various services, as well as the possibility of booking a survey.

Documented experience in its portfolio

The material includes several projects with client reviews. Among them are a change of use in the WD3 area, floor plans for a public house also in WD3 and a commercial use outbuilding in WD19. The comments highlight attention to detail, meeting deadlines, clear communication and fees that clients describe as reasonable.

Offices and premises

Watford/Bushey Office: BUSHEY WD23 2JU

St.Albans Office: Unit E, Ver House, 55 London Road, Markyate, ST. ALBANS AL3 8JP

Luton Office: 30 Lalleford Road, LUTON LU2 9JG