Over 30 years’ experience
Practical, Imaginative Architectural Design, Planning and Building Regulations services across Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.
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Create space that fits life
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Clear drawings and support
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Detailed technical information
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Make existing space work harder
A complete residential design service
A successful building project starts with a design that works for the way you live, respects your budget and can progress through the necessary approvals. Established in 1988, Abstract Limited provides a friendly, practical architectural service for extensions, conversions, remodelling projects and selected new build homes.
From your first ideas to planning and technical construction drawings, we make each stage easier to understand.
How we can help
Clear support for design, approvals and technical information.
A joined-up process
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Property, priorities and budget.
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Proportionate design options.
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Clear drawings for the chosen route.
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Planning, technical and specialist input.
Selected projects
Explore a selection of genuine residential projects from the Abstract Limited archive, including extensions, remodelling and light-filled additions across Leicestershire.
Each property starts with different needs. Our role is to develop a practical design that responds to the existing building, the way you want to live and the approvals required.
A completed single-storey rear extension in Lutterworth with generous glazed connections to the garden.
A completed two-storey side extension in Leire, integrated with the existing brick home.
A completed new build house in Bitteswell with strong gabled forms and an attached garage.
A completed oak-framed orangery in Bruntingthorpe, creating a bright connection between the house and garden.
A completed kitchen extension in Rugby with a spacious contemporary layout and central island.
A completed garage conversion in Claybrooke Magna creating a bright, flexible interior.
Why homeowners choose us
Selected questions
Some extensions require a householder application while others may use permitted development rights. The answer depends on the property, location, dimensions, previous alterations and restrictions. We can review the proposal and explain the likely route.
It is formal confirmation from the local planning authority that existing or proposed work is lawful for planning purposes. It can provide useful certainty when relying on permitted development rights.
No. Planning considers whether development is acceptable in terms of matters such as appearance, scale, use and impact. Building Regulations set technical standards for design and construction. Many projects need both.
Many straightforward household and minor applications have a target determination period of around eight weeks after validation. More complex proposals can take longer, and time is needed beforehand for survey, design and preparation.
No. The local planning authority makes the decision. We develop an appropriate design, identify likely considerations and prepare a clear professional submission.
We visit your property or site, listen to your ideas and discuss likely options, approvals, timescales and budget considerations. We then provide a formal written quotation.
Where required, we produce detailed Building Regulations and construction drawings and specifications to support Building Control review and clearer builder pricing.
Many extensions, wall removals and alterations require structural calculations or details. We identify where specialist input is likely and can liaise with an appointed structural engineer.
Yes, for suitable projects. Complex or sensitive proposals may also require specialist heritage advice.
Our core area includes Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, with selected work in Bedford Borough and nearby locations. Contact us with your postcode to confirm coverage.
Tell us about your property and arrange your free initial consultation.
