We provide Architectural Services for householders, mainly house extensions and loft conversions. We also do associated work including, garage conversions, granny annexes, porches, off road parking, dropped kerbs, structural calculations and specifications. We specialise in all aspects of preparing plans, specifying work and obtaining planning permission and Building Control approval.
Here’s how we can help you….
No hidden charges for you to pay: we will give you a fixed quotation
Trading Standards Approved
Local Authority Building Control Partners
Plans prepared on full size A1 architectural paper, using the latest industry standard software
We deal with all enquiries from planning and building control
A full specification and structural calculations included
Paper copies of plans and PDF copies of plans included
Planning, Design And Specification
We offer a complete service of design, planning and specification, all for a fixed cost with no hidden extras. We can tell you the likelihood of obtaining planning permission, or even if permission is required, as it often isn’t even needed. In the unlikely event of the council refusing permission, we will tell you this might happen before undertaking any work, enabling you to make an informed decision. A lot of the architectural work we do is for services around the permitted development rights of the property, so permission often isn’t even required!
What is always required for all the plans we do, is Building Control Approval, often referred to as ‘building regs’. This is included in all our plans, a full specification including cross sections, construction detail in the plans and structural calculations, are all supplied with every drawing. This enables builders to give a fixed cost for the building work, not estimates of the cost. It also means if you’re a self-builder or keen DIY enthusiast who is going to be doing the work yourself, or project managing the work, you have a specification to work to. Being Approved Building Control Partners, we will have the plans, spec and calcs, approved for you before the work commences, so they’ll be no nasty surprises.
If you’re in the Medway, Gravesend, Maidstone or Swale areas these are the planning departments we work with. We have a good working relationship with them, whilst we are keen to maintain that relationship, we are also not afraid of pushing the council if what you want is a little unusual or different. It’s not always about giving the planning department something that will be approved easily. Sometimes Architectural services are about understanding the boundaries of planning permission, then pushing those boundaries!
KCR Design4.7★★★★☆ Based on 67 reviews fromFraser Mason ★★★★★ Highly recommend Keith to anyone looking for planning and building control expertise at a very reasonable price. I was let down by my original architect who charged me a lot of money to get through planning (with no Regs drawings) and then was no assistance when BC knocked me back to full plans application due to a deep drain issue. Keith gave me free advice over the phone and then I was very pleased with his quote and service for full BC drawings and being agent for my application. I can now say I am gladly looking at an (almost) finished rear extension. You won’t go wrong with KCRResponse from the ownerHello Fraser, thats very good of you to say thank you, It was great to be able to help. I'm glad to hear your extension is almost finished, it'll be a great addition to a lovely house. Russell Jeffrey ★★★★★ Keith has been amazing at designing our project and getting it through the planning stages. Always on hand to help and has been great to work with. Would definitely recommend.Response from the ownerThank you Russell thats kind of you to say, it's a great project and you've been great clients to work with. I hope your build goes well, I'm still here should you need anything or if you have any questions, just give me a shout I'd be happy to help. Karen Whitehead ★★★★★ I would recommend Keith and KCR designs to anyone seeking to extend their home. From the very first meeting, Keith knew exactly what I was looking for and produced a set of plans that did not need altering. His ability to visualise the client’s requirements are quite a gift. Throughout the whole process from planning to building regs., I was kept informed at every stage and never had to chase for updates. I would use K C R Design again without a second thought.Response from the ownerThank you Karen, that's very kind of you to say, you've been great clients I've really enjoyed working on this project. I hope one day to take you up on the offer of a cuppa, I'd luv to see the finished job, I have a feeling it will be something very special indeed!If there is anything I can ever do to help, you know where I am, you only need ask.Keith John X ★★★★★ Keith was an absolute godsend. I contacted him in a very difficult situation for me as I needed retrospective permission to free up some funds and he just took all the responsibility off my shoulders, doing everything that needed to be done. I cannot recommend this man highly enough.Response from the ownerThank you John it was a pleasure to help, don't be too hard on yourself an awful lot of people get into a pickle when it comes to planning.Anything else I can do to help, you know where I am. Adam Seward ★★★★★ Keith has been brilliant from start to finish, very professional, communication was constant and extremely responsive, he gives no false expectations, very honest with what is possible and great ideas/alternatives to original thoughts, would 100% recommend.Response from the ownerThank you Adam it's very good of you to say, it's a two way street you've been a great client, you're whole family has, especially your Nan who was great fun to meet.I really hope you're all very happy in your home, once it's built of course, if there is anything else I can do to help, you know where I am. basil nadesan ★★★★★ Professional service and great design for our house extension. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you for the review Basil, I appreciate it.A really nice project and you've both great clients, I hope your build goes well, if there is anything else I can do, or if you or the builder has any questions, please do get in touch. Andy Price ★★★★★ A friendy service with positive advice. Plans drawn to satisfaction and positivley checked with client before submission to planning. All routes followed from drawing to official final permission to build. I would recommend this service to anybody.Response from the ownerVery kind of you to say, thank you Andy. Your's was a great project, for me a single storey extension is bread and butter work, hopefully it'll make a big difference to your home. You've been a great client, if there is anything else I can do to help, if either yourself or your builder has any questions, please do ask.Keith Roger Norton ★★★★★ Working with Keith was straight forward and easy.He provided the plans and calcs, guided our single storey extension application through with the council, and offered great advice for handling the complexities and nuances with the water company.Responses to texts and emails were always prompt.Response from the ownerI'm very late replying to this Roger, I do apologise especially as you've said how prompt I normally am. Maybe I should turn on notifications from Google, its constant pestering can get a bit much.I'm glad you're pleased thank you for saying, I'm not sure if you've started your build yet, I hope it goes well.You know where I am if you need me, just ask.RegardsKeith Steven Hickford ★★★★★ From initial engagement to planning approval, Keith did a fantastic job throughout & made the whole application pain free.Would recommend KCR highly and would not hesitate to use again in the future.Response from the ownerThank you Steve very good of you to say.A really good project I enjoyed working on it, you've been great clients thank you. Really pleased we got planning permission, it's an ambitious project that pushs the boundaries of what planning will accept.I hope your build goes well, anything I can do to help you only need ask.RegardsKeith Michael Weskin ★★★★★ Keith done our plans for a Dormer loft conversion.He explained the whole process and came up with the brilliant loft plans.Keith also dealt with all the building control admin with the local authorities.Highly recommended!!Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Michael, you've been great clients and a very nice project to work on too.I hope your build goes well, if there is anything I can do to help, or if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask.RegardsKeith Nick Lawrence ★★★★★ Working with Keith was great! He was really personable, friendly and helpful. He gave some great advice and had some great ideas around our 2 storey side extension, was patient whilst we changed our minds and tweaked our designs and always replied to emails promptly. We sailed through planning permission and building control with no issues.Response from the ownerThat's lovely of you to say, thank you Nick. A great project I really enjoyed working on it, so pleased planning permission and building control approval was so straight forward to get.You've been a great client to work with, I hope your build goes well, if there is anything I can do to help, you know where I am. Cheryl Chan ★★★★★ Keith has been really responsive and supportive through the whole process. He is pragmatic and very professional.Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Cheryl, you've been a great client and a very nice project to work on. We had a little wobble with planning at one point, pushing them hard got it through.I hope your build goes well, anything I can do to help you only have to ask.RegardsKeith Kelly Winter ★★★★★ We would highly recommend Keith. He was very helpful during the whole process and dealt with any issues that arose very promptly and reassuringly. Thank you KCR Designs.Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Kelly, very good of you to say, you've been great clients.A wonderful project too, a two-storey side extension on your house, will make a lovely home into somewhere absolutely stunning to live.I hope your build goes well, you know where I am if you need me! anthony smith ★★★★★ I've had a number of set backs with Medway planning before I met Keith.His vast knowledge and straight talking about what will and won't work has been a godsend.He has stuck to the task and been both professional and communicative and I will definitively be using KCR Design again in the futureResponse from the ownerThank you Tony, very good of you to say.Yours has been something of a battle with planning to get your permissions in place, I've certainly enjoyed it, even if I did doubt myself at times, I don't like taking 'no' for an answer from planning!Thank you for having faith in me and seeing it through, shout me when you're ready for the next one! Julia Hughes ★★★★★ We love our new extension. Keith made the whole process from design to planning easy.He was also always available for any questions that we had.Response from the ownerI'm really pleased you're happy with the new extension, you're a great client and a very nice project to work on.I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time, anytime you need me, you only need to ask. Paul Ralph ★★★★★ A very professional, informative service delivered quickly and on time. I will be using again.Response from the ownerThank you for the wind words Paul, it was a very nice project, I enjoyed working on it.You know where I am if you need me again. Tapiwa Munyira ★★★★★ Excellent straight forward and professional assistance.Response from the ownerThank you Tapiwa, you know where I am if you need me! Layla Fackrell-Palmer ★★★★★ Keith’s services are easy to summarise:communication;expedition;& professionalism.Keith is a knowledgeable, approachable and straight-talking guy and my builder also complemented his plans as detailed but easy to follow.10/10 and would certainly recommend / use again.Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Layla, very good of you to say.You've been a great client, I've enjoyed working on your project, I hope the build goes well for you, any questions or anything I can help with, you only need ask.Keith James Schofield ★★★★★ Contacted KCR late one evening and early the following morning Keith contacted me and provided free feasibility study. Keith was very helpful in providing guidance on fire regs for our planned loft conversion. Thanks very much.Response from the ownerHi James,Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it.I'm sorry that compliance with the fire regs makes converting the loft less attractive, it's important you have all the facts and know this information now, so an informed decision can be made before going ahead.Anything else I can help with, you only need ask.RegardsKeith Mark Kelly ★★★★★ After getting several different opinions and advice I approached Keith. He offered straight forward advice and supported me through to getting the result I wanted. Reasonable fee as well.Response from the ownerThank you Mark, very kind of you to say.Yours was a great project, from my perspective very straight forward, with a little support from a good client, we got the result we wanted.I'm glad you're pleased, I hope you find the home of your dreams and everything goes well.Keith Catherine Clarkson ★★★★★ Many thanks Keith for getting our garage and porch conversion approved, and keeping us updated throughout the long process and during the covid lockdown. Very professional and would recommend and use Keithagain.Response from the ownerThank you Catherine for asking me to be in involved, a great project and what a great use of the available space. Like many of us and I'm perhaps the biggest culprit, using the garage to keep all those important things in that we feel we must keep, isn't the best use of space. More space for the family to enjoy, always trumps storage.I hope your building work goes well, if you need me you only have to ask.Keith R Waters ★★★★☆ Response from the ownerThank you Donna ★★★★★ Kept me informed at every stage of my kitchen extension. Everything went extremely smoothly with regard to plans, planning and building regulations.Thank you Keith. Will definitely use you again if I have the need to.Response from the ownerThank you Donna, very good of you to say. Yours is a very nice project, only a small extension but it should make a big difference to the kitchen and therefore the time spent enjoying it.I hope the build goes well, if there is anything I can do to help you only have have to ask.RegardsKeith Kim Cattermole ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Kim, a very nice job for a lovely client I've enjoyed working on it for you. Hope your build goes well if there is anything else I can do to help, I'm sure you'll have questions for me, you only have to ask.Keith Tracey Allfree ★★★★★ Professional service and excellent value for money, I wouldn't hesitate to use Keith again and would highly recommend!Response from the ownerI'm really glad you think so Tracey and putting it in writing too, very good of you, thank you.I hope your build goes well, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help with, you only have to ask.RegardsKeith Kristi Wells ★★★★☆ Very quick response and always answers the questions you have regardless of how silly they may seem. Great help for our first project!Response from the ownerThank you Kristi. I do like to answer questions as quickly as possible, especially for the clients who appreciate it!You didn't ask any silly questions, I do understand that I have completed an awful lot of plans for house extensions, nearly all of my clients haven't done any, and it is a lot to get your head around, especially for the first few hundred applications.I hope hubby cracks on the build, you're going to have more questions as things move along, silly or not, please do ask.RegardsKeith Mick Butteriss ★★★★★ Keith did my extension plans during the covid lockdown so it was a difficult time. He could not come to see us and had to rely on photos from me. After a little to and fro with permitted development and planning permission it was all sorted. Plans are now approved and ready to start building. Thanks KeithResponse from the ownerA very nice project thank you Mick, without your help and input we wouldn't have been able to get it done, the pictures where a great help too. I enjoyed workign on your project, it really helped to reinforce the principles of good communication, and not being shy with making sensible suggestions when it might help.I hope the build goes well, I wish you all the best with it. If there is ever anything I can do to help, you only have to ask.Keith imy tong ★★★★★ Keith helped us design a single storey kitchen extension and led the approval process for us.His knowledge, professionalism and communication is excellent.His patience in dealing with my vision for my new kitchen is worth mentioning, his suggestions on the layout included things that I had not thought about.Highly recommended, he is a trustworthy and friendly local architect.Response from the ownerThank you Imy, it's very good of you to say, although I'm not a kitchen designer it is an integral part of a kitchen extension, so it's important to get it right.Your a great client, hope your build goes and if there is anything I can do to help, you only have to ask.Keith Sam King ★★★★★ Thank you Keith for getting everything sorted for our Dream build. Very professional and always there to answer many questions I had.Response from the ownerHi Sam, You're more than welcome it was an absolute pleasure to work for you. The builder sent some pictures so I see the work has started, I hope the build goes well and the finished job is everything you wanted.I'm still here, anything I can do to help, you only have to ask.All the bestKeith Scott Down ★★★★★ Keith has just got our project through with the permissions to start work.After phoning many architects including a couple who were recommended, I decided to go with Keith. Prices varied greatly between the architects and Keith was very favourable, but the main reason I used him was because he gave me plenty of time on the phone to run through my project with me and from initially talking to him I could tell he was experienced and professional in his work.From start to finish I found him first class and had no problems with him or his work carried out whatsoever. Communication was good and any changes I applied was never a problem. He's also assured me he is still just a phone call away if there are any problems or queries.Highly recommended!Response from the ownerHi Scott, thank you very much for the great review, it is appreciated and apologies for the late reply, things have been a bit diffiuclt of late.Yours is a great project and you've been a first class client, now I'm back if there is anything I can do you only have to ask.Keith Brian Taylor ★★★★★ Great service all round. Good practical advice on what the planners would and would not allow and also advised where we should press against what the planners wanted. We went back with some changes after planning and got these all agreed as well. Highly recommendedResponse from the ownerHi Brian,Thank you for the kind words, I'm really glad we got what you wanted in the end, calling the planners bluff, saying no to what they wanted and then getting approval all the same, is what it's all about. Thank you for having faith in me and not bowing to planning.I wish you all the best with your build, if there is anything I can do to help please do ask.Keith tonbridgegolfcentre jones ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for the 5 stars, a great client and a great project, I hope it goes well.If there is anythign I can do to help, you know where I am.Keith Stacia Long ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Dan, hope the house move goes well, wishing you all the best for the future. Aliman McGhee ★★★★★ professional service , quick and regular updates throughout the project , keith dealt with everything from planning , building control and Southern water from scratch to now everything granted and my extension is good to go .I would highly recommend KRC.Thanks for everythingAlanResponse from the ownerThank you for the kind words Alan, your a great client which makes the whole process a lot easier to deal with. Really pleased we have all your permissions in place, I hope your build goes well, I'm sure it will. If there is anything else I can do to help, or if you have any questions, you only need to ask.Keith Chie Allen ★★★★★ We don’t usually leave ratings to anything but with KCR design we feel like he deserved it, we have met 4 Architects and Keith is the chosen one, he is very honest, direct and always replies to our queries. Drawings are very good 👍🏼. We’ve got all the approvals in just 5 weeks! Very happy client here. Thank you so much Keith For guiding us through this.Response from the ownerYour welcome Christel, you've been great clients a pleasure to work for, what a great project as well.I hope your build goes well, if you or your builder have any questions, or if there is anything I can help with, you only have to ask. michael terry ★★★★★ Keith is a top bloke, from the start of the process of my loft extension, he has been extremely helpful and his plans where spot on and he is always there to help with queries or problemsResponse from the ownerThank you Michael, your a great client and a really good project to work on. I hope your build goes well, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help with, you only need ask. Martin Callan ★★★★★ Thank you Keith @KCR for making the planning process run so smoothly. Would highly recommend.Response from the ownerThat's very good of you to say, thank you Martin.Yours was a very nice project, a great addition to an already lovely home, I hope you enjoy the new space. If there is anything you need, or anything I can do to help, you only have to ask. Keith Owen Education ★★★★★ What can I say . Keith’s expertise ,great customer service and care, has enabled us to achieve our goal . I can’t thank him enough !!Highly recommended for any architectural needs .Response from the ownerThank you Keith, that's very good of you to say, you've been an absolute delight to work for, a real pleasure.What a goal! A great result, I'm really pleased for you both.I'm still here if you need me, anything I can do to help you only have to ask. Tones Of Elvis ETA ★★★★★ What can I say about KCR Design...….Well lets start with Superb!! Keith is a very professional and friendly person to deal with. This has been my first experience of this kind and he made the whole process from the first phone call to getting the plans through planning and building control so easy and stress free. He came up with ideas that I hadn't even considered when the ideas that I originally had just weren't viable. I am looking forward to the building work starting on my property to see the end result taking shape and giving my home the much needed extra space required. Thankyou so much Keith, you are a star.Response from the ownerThank you Tony, that's very good of you to say, your a great client. It's been a really good project to work on, I've enjoyed it. I hope your build goes well, I'm sure it will, exciting times ahead for you.I'm still here if you have any questions, or if there is anything I can do to help, please do ask.Keith Claire Murrell ★★★★★ Keith has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Has kept us informed at every step and has answered all of our questions. Would definitely recommend and use again.Response from the ownerThank you for the kind words Claire, very good of you to say. You've been a great client and a very nice project to work on, I hope your build goes well and I wish you all the best with it.If there is anything else I can help you with, or if you have any questions, please do ask.RegardsKeith Daniel Cole ★★★★★ Keith from KCR Design has been excellent from start to finish. Always on hand to help with your plans or any questions you may have. He deals with all the relevant authorities on your behalf, one less thing to worry about! Great CAD'd up clear plans, easy to work too. 100% would use again.Response from the ownerThat's really kind of you to say thank you Daniel. You've been a great client and a really good project to work on, I've enjoyed it. If there is anything else I can do for you, or if you have any questions, you only have to ask.Keith Kevin Campbell ★★★★★ My wife Julia and I have been extremely impressed with Keith's professional work. After months of waiting for council permission we can now go ahead with our build. Brilliant KCR you made us feel comfortable in your good handsKevin and Julia Campbell Rainham, kentResponse from the ownerYour very welcome Kevin, you've been a great client, thank you for the wonderful review. I hope yourselves and your Mum enjoy your new home and it's everything you hoped for.If there is anything else I can do to help, you only have to ask. I wish you all the best with your build, your in good hands there so I'm sure it will. michelle ledger ★★★★★ Excellent communication, very reliable and gets the job done with no issues 😁 ,very happy with the service would recommend to friends & familyResponse from the ownerThank you Michelle, very kind of you to say.I'm really pleased with the result we got for you, I have no sympathy for Southern Water and the way they treat people. As always it's about helping my clients and in this case, standing up for my clients.A full refund from Southern Water, an apology and a letter from them for Building Control is great news, glad I could help. Georgia Lewis ★★★★☆ Very professional! Made the whole process run very smoothly. Would definitely recommend.Response from the ownerThank you Georgia that's very good of you to say. I enjoyed working on your project, you are a great client. I hope your build goes well and if there is anything I can do to help, if you have any questions, or anything at all, please do ask. Robert PHELPS ★★★★★ We contacted KRC Design after having a couple of other architects and builders around to look at what we wanted, They had given us advice that we weren’t entirely happy with. Keith from KRC visited our property, looked at what we proposed, listened to our thoughts . He then took care of everything. He drew and submitted the plans and dealt with the whole process. I would highly recommend KRC Design, we felt Their knowledge and professionalism was outstanding.Response from the ownerYou are wonderful clients and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the kind words Robert, I do appreciate it.If there is anything else I can do to help, please do ask. Oni Fong ★★★★★ It was a relief to have found Keith who made the process of planning our single storey front extension (porch with wc) seamless from start to finish. He took control of all the relevant work required from advising us on the look and feel of the porch, drawing up the plans, submitting our application and dealing with local authorities. He was very knowledgeable, approachable, professional and nothing was too much trouble. We would recommend his services to others - thanks Keith!Response from the ownerThat's lovely of you to say thank you Oni. You've been great clients, an absolute pleasure to work with, I hope the building work goes as smoothly as the planning has.If there is anything I can do to help, or if you have any questions at all, please do get in touch.Keith Sean Clarke ★★★★★ We are more than pleased with the service provided by KCR. Keith took care of absolutely everything and we had planning permission and building control approval in just three months. Very highly recommended.Response from the ownerGlad your pleased Sean and thank you for leaving a review. I hope your build goes well, if there is anything else I can do to help, you only have to ask.Keith
