FREE design service for your construction project
Designing your dream starts here
Crafting your perfect home starts with a vision. At Mayflower, we believe in making that vision as accessible as possible and giving you the ability to test the feasibility of your proposed project without spending thousands of pounds.
Get free concept drawings including floor and elevation plans.
Book a free finance consultation to see if what we’ve designed is doable.
Get the plans we provide for your project fully costed by our in house team!
We design based on your project type:
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Ground-up new build
Building from scratch? Our design service helps you create a home tailored to your needs, ensuring your plans are ready for the next stage of your self-build journey.
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Renovation or extension
Expanding or renovating? We’ll work with your existing space to design a layout that maximises potential while meeting your specific requirements.
Creating your planning drawings is simple:
Fill out our detailed form with your ideas, preferences, and requirements.
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Our in-house designer uses your input to craft concept drawings.
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Receive your plans, make amendments and start turning your dream home into reality.
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What are planning drawings used for?
Planning drawings are detailed, professional illustrations that outline the design and layout of your future home. They’re an essential part of the self-build process and serve several important purposes.
Bringing clarity to your design
These drawings turn your ideas into a clear and tangible plan. You’ll see how your home will look and function, making it easier to spot changes or improvements before construction or planning applications begin.
Guidance for you at the early stages builders
Concept drawings provide the foundation for detailed planning and technical plans. They help ensure that everyone involved in your project has a clear understanding of your goals at the early stages.
Ground-up new build designs
Planning a new build from the ground up? Our design service makes it simple. Just complete our project form and our in-house designer will create the first version of your plans within 10 days. This will include:
One free revision, so we can perfect your design.
Tailoring the design to ensure it aligns with your goals.
Renovation and extension designs
Enhancing an existing home? We’ll refine your ideas into clear, professional plans. Get started by completing our project form and uploading your existing floor plans and elevations. It’s fine if these are hand-drawn, as long as dimensions are included. Your drawings will be:
Custom designs that maximise your space.
Ready in 10 days, including one free revision after this.
What’s included?
Professional planning drawings tailored to your vision.
Expert input from our in-house architect.
The option to include two high-quality CGI images to bring your plans to life.
Ready to bring your dream home to life?
Whether you're ready to build or just starting to explore your ideas, this service is designed to make planning your dream home simple, accessible, and stress-free.
Start your journey today by turning your vision into reality with professional planning drawings created by our expert architect. And when you're ready to take the next step, we’ll be here to guide you through the mortgage process, ensuring your self-build journey is as smooth as possible.
We’re proud to offer this for free
We’re offering this service for free because we believe in sharing knowledge and resources to support self-builders like you. Starting your dream home journey can feel overwhelming, and we want to make it just a little bit easier by providing concept planning drawings at no cost. It’s our way of giving back to the self-build community and showing you the kind of support you can expect from us.
And yes, it’s really free — there’s no strings attached. When you’re ready for the next step in your self-build journey, we hope you’ll think of us as your trusted mortgage advisors.
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Frequently asked questions
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Our free planning drawing service provides detailed architectural plans for your self-build home. These drawings are tailored to your specifications and can be used as a foundation for planning applications or further design stages.
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Yes, the drawings are designed to be suitable for planning applications, giving you a solid starting point for securing the necessary approvals.
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Typically, we aim to deliver your drawings within 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your request. We’ll provide regular updates so you know exactly when to expect them.
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Once you submit the detailed form, our in-house architect will create a set of planning drawings based on your input. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and deliver the finished drawings as soon as they’re ready.
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Yes! If you have additional feedback or need adjustments, just let us know. Our team will work with you to refine the plans so they meet your vision.
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Our CGIs (computer-generated images) provide a realistic visual representation of your home, bringing your plans to life. You can add two CGIs to your package for £99, which is perfect for showcasing your vision or sharing with family, friends, or planning authorities.
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The service is free for anyone who already owns land ready for their self-build project (yes - even if you aren’t a client of ours!). If you don’t currently own land, you can still use this service for just £99.