Architects in Swansea
Planning an extension, loft or renovation in Swansea? Conservation areas in Mumbles and the Uplands, so design and planning strategy matter here. Compare free quotes from ARB-registered architects and chartered designers covering SA postcodes.
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Architects in Swansea: the local picture
- Postcodes covered
- SA
- Local authority
- Swansea Council
- Housing stock
- a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and interwar semis
- Typical price band
- up to £250,000
Typical architect fees in Swansea
£1,260 - £2,880 for planning drawings; £1,200 - £2,000 to take a design through planning
Our architect fee calculator for a typical Swansea project budget, from published 2026 fee guidance. Full service to completion runs 8 to 12 percent of build cost.
Why use a local architect in Swansea?
Swansea runs from Victorian terraces in Uplands, Sketty and Brynmill to post-war estates and coastal homes along Mumbles and the Gower fringe, with SA1 waterfront apartments. Welsh regulations apply. With conservation areas in Mumbles and the Uplands, a designer who has taken projects through Swansea Council planning before is worth the conversation.
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Architects in Swansea: your questions
How much does an architect cost in Swansea?
Planning drawings £1,260 - £2,880; design through planning £1,200 - £2,000; full service 8 to 12 percent of build cost. Compare quotes stage for stage.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Swansea?
Often, in Swansea's conservation areas - permitted development rights are reduced there. Elsewhere many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development; your architect confirms quickly.
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