Building Regulations and Construction
Expert architectural support to take your project from planning approval to the final build—stress-free, compliant, and ready to construct.
If you’ve received planning permission, the next essential step is producing Building Regulation drawings—detailed technical plans and specifications that make your vision buildable. At Metters & Wellby, we specialise in preparing construction-ready architectural drawings, and managing the building control application process on your behalf.
Whether you’re renovating a luxury property, converting a barn under Class Q, or building a new home in Cornwall, we ensure everything is fully compliant, accurate, and coordinated—so you can build with confidence.
Regulation Drawings: From design to construction detail
Planning permission only gives you the green light to proceed in principle. You’ll still need detailed, compliant technical drawings to gain building control approval and to guide your builder on site.
Our role during this phase is to develop the drawings and documentation that ensure your project complies with UK Building Regulations—covering structural integrity, insulation, fire safety, drainage, and more.
What we provide:
Fully compliant construction drawings and specifications
Coordination of specialist consultants (e.g. structural engineers)
Preparation and management of your building control submission
Collaborative working with your builder and consultants to ensure alignment
Construction Phase Support: Protecting your vision on site
Once construction begins, we stay closely involved to monitor progress and support your builder. This ensures your home is built exactly as designed—and that challenges can be dealt with quickly.
Our comprehensive service covers everything from technical building regulation drawings to on-site architectural support during construction. It’s all about turning your approved design into a finished, beautiful home—without the stress.
Whether you’re planning a luxury new build, a high-end renovation, or a barn conversion in Cornwall, we’re here to guide you through every detail, every drawing, and every challenge.
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Ask The ExpertsFrequently asked questions
What’s the difference between planning drawings and Building Regulations drawings?
Planning drawings are primarily used to establish whether a development is acceptable in planning terms. Building Regulations and technical drawings contain significantly more construction information and demonstrate how the building will meet the required standards. If you are still at the planning stage, you can read more about our Planning Consultancy service.
Can a builder work from planning drawings?
Planning drawings generally don’t contain enough technical information to properly construct and coordinate a project. Developing the design through the technical stage gives the builder much clearer information and helps establish how the approved design will actually be built.
Do you coordinate with structural engineers and other consultants?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with structural engineers and other specialists so that their information can be incorporated into the wider technical design.
Can you stay involved once construction starts?
Yes. We offer construction-phase support and can remain involved throughout the build, attending site, responding to technical queries and helping resolve issues as they arise.
Why is it useful to keep the designer involved during construction?
Questions and changes inevitably arise once work begins. Having the design team involved means there is continuity from the original concept through to the finished building, and decisions can be considered in the context of the overall design.