Architectural Services Moortown
Architectural drawing, planning permission and building regulations for Moortown homeowners — CIAT-qualified, fixed fees, LS17 expertise.
Planning Permission
We handle the full application process
Building Regulations
Compliant designs and technical drawings
Fixed Fees
No hidden costs, ever
Local Experts
Leeds & West Yorkshire specialists
Proven Experience
118 completed projects
End to End Service
From concept to completion
Architectural services in Moortown — inter-war housing expertise.
Moortown’s housing stock is dominated by 1930s semi-detached and detached properties — one of the most commonly extended house types in Leeds. The large rear gardens, side passages and generous plots of inter-war housing make them ideal candidates for rear kitchen extensions, side double-storey additions, and loft conversions. YPDS has designed dozens of extensions on properties just like yours.
- House extensions Moortown
- Loft conversions LS17
- Garage conversions Moortown
- Planning permission Leeds City Council
- Building regulations drawings
- 1930s semi extensions
Recent Projects
Newlay Crescent
Horsforth, Leeds
Single storey rear extension
West End Drive
Horsforth, Leeds
Side return extension
Larkfield Drive
Rawdon, Leeds
Two storey rear extension
Millbank View
Pudsey, Leeds
Single storey rear extension
Our Architectural Services in Moortown
YPDS provides the full range of architectural drawing and planning services for homeowners in Moortown and the surrounding postcodes. We cover everything from an initial permitted development check through to full planning applications, building regulations drawings, and on-site support during construction.
The majority of our work in Moortown is on 1930s semis and detached, some inter-war terraces. We understand the planning context, the design expectations of the local authority, and the building regulations requirements for extending this era of property.
House Extensions Moortown
From single-storey rear kitchen extensions to double-storey side additions, we prepare all the drawings and planning applications needed to get your extension approved and built. Fixed fee, no hidden costs.
Loft Conversions Moortown
We assess your roof space, design the conversion, prepare all the drawings, submit to planning where required, and produce the building regulations drawings for building control. Most loft conversions in Moortown are completed without planning permission under Permitted Development rights.
Garage Conversions Moortown
Garage conversions are typically Permitted Development and do not need planning permission, though building regulations drawings are required. We prepare all the technical drawings for your builder and building control.
Planning Permission Moortown
We handle the full planning application process — from checking your permitted development rights to preparing, submitting and managing your application with the council. We know what Moortown’s planning officers look for and design applications to pass first time.
We also cover clients in nearby Alwoodley, Roundhay and Chapel Allerton.
Planning Permission in Moortown
Planning in Moortown is handled by Leeds City Council. The area falls within Moortown ward. Moortown has no conservation areas — most projects are permitted development.
The housing stock in Moortown consists largely of 1930s semis and detached, some inter-war terraces. Understanding the character of the existing housing stock is essential for preparing planning applications that case officers approve — materials, scale, and relationship to the street scene are all factors we address in our drawings and supporting documentation.
We check the precise planning position for your property — including conservation area status, Article 4 directions, permitted development rights, and any conditions attached to previous planning permissions — at the initial consultation at no charge.
Permitted Development in Moortown
Many extensions and loft conversions in Moortown qualify as Permitted Development, meaning no planning application is needed. The key limits are: rear extensions up to 3m (semi-detached) or 4m (detached) under full PD rights, or up to 6m and 8m respectively under the Prior Approval (Neighbour Consultation) scheme. Side extensions, two-storey additions, and most dormer loft conversions require planning permission.
We confirm your Permitted Development position at the first consultation and advise on the most efficient route to getting your project built.
Our Design & Build Process
Consultation
We discuss your ideas, budget and timeline — and confirm your planning position at no charge.
Design
We carry out a full measured survey and produce concept drawings showing the proposed extension.
Planning
We prepare and submit the full planning application to the council and manage the process.
Technical
We produce detailed building regulations drawings for your builder and for building control.
Construction
We support you and your builder on site through building control inspections to completion.
Why Choose YPDS in Moortown?
We know Leeds City Council’s planning department — which case officers handle which areas, and what the common reasons for refusal are across different wards and conservation areas.
We quote a fixed price before starting. No hourly rates, no scope creep, no hidden extras — you know exactly what you are paying from the outset.
You deal with the person who drew your plans throughout. No account managers or outsourced drawing work — just direct, honest communication.
Our portfolio of 118 completed projects spans Horsforth, Cookridge, Rawdon, Moortown, Chapel Allerton, Headingley, and communities across West Yorkshire.
29 reviews from recent clients across the full range of extension types and planning situations — read them on our Google Business Profile.
YPDS is a CIAT Associate Member (number 030412). Professional accreditation, professional indemnity insurance, and a professional standard of service — every time.
Frequently Asked Questions — Architectural Services in Moortown
Most rear extensions on 1930s semis in Moortown fall under Permitted Development and do not need planning permission. Side extensions of more than half the width of the original house do require planning permission. We assess your specific property at the consultation.
Yes — this is one of the most popular projects in Moortown. Adding a room above an integral or attached garage creates an additional bedroom or study without extending the footprint. Building regulations approval is needed for the structural and thermal works involved.
Most 1930s Moortown semis have a hipped roof which is best converted using a hip-to-gable dormer — this maximises the usable floor space within the loft. The hip-to-gable conversion requires planning permission because it changes the roofline from a hip to a gable.
Side extension packages are quoted as a fixed fee at the consultation based on the scale and complexity of the project. Double-storey extensions require more detailed structural specification in the building regulations drawings than single-storey projects. Contact us to discuss your extension and we will confirm the fee in writing.
We check the planning history for your property at the consultation. Some Moortown properties built in the 1990s or later may have conditions attached to the original planning permission that restrict further extensions. 1930s properties generally do not have such conditions.
Ready to start your Moortown project?
Call us on 0113 418 0721 or book a free initial consultation online. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice about what is possible for your home.
Recent projects in Moortown
We have designed and gained approval for schemes across Moortown and LS17. A few recent examples:
- Stonegate Road, Moortown
- Kings Mount, Moortown
- Chelwood Place, Moortown
- Falkland Gardens, Moortown
- Moorland Grove, Moortown
See all our Moortown projects — every one with existing and proposed drawings.