Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Otley
Established in 2009 by Paul Vaughan MCIAT, our architectural practice brings over a decade of expertise in delivering tailored design solutions across residential and commercial sectors. We specialise in navigating complex planning processes, from initial concept to construction completion, ensuring statutory compliance while maintaining client-focused flexibility. Our services encompass measured surveys, technical drawings, heritage applications, and contract administration, supported by professional indemnity insurance for client security. With deep roots in West Yorkshire, we combine local knowledge with industry-leading standards to transform development visions into reality through transparent, collaborative partnerships. Services
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Heritage Statements
Technical Drawings
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of architectural experience in Yorkshire's unique planning landscape
- Our services include professional indemnity insurance for client protection
- We provide tailored involvement levels from concept to construction completion
- Specialist expertise in heritage and listed building applications
- Direct coordination with local authorities and construction professionals
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Services
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications for residential and commercial developments. Our expertise ensures compliance with local authority requirements while maximising approval chances. Clients benefit from our established relationships with planning departments and proven track record in securing permissions.
Building Regulations
Our detailed building regulations submissions guarantee adherence to current construction standards. We handle technical specifications, structural calculations, and safety requirements, ensuring smooth project progression. Clients receive clear documentation packages that meet statutory obligations without compromising design intent.
Heritage Statements
Specialist heritage assessments and listed building applications form a core service. We balance preservation requirements with modern functionality, producing detailed design and access statements. Clients gain expert navigation of conservation area restrictions and historical significance considerations.
Technical Drawings
We create precise measured surveys and detailed technical drawings for new builds and renovations. Our packages include site layouts, elevations, and construction details. Clients receive accurate documentation essential for tendering processes and construction phases.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services oversee project delivery from tender to completion. We manage builder coordination, site inspections, and defect analysis. Clients benefit from transparent cost control and quality assurance throughout the construction process.
People
Paul Vaughan
Chartered Architectural Technologist
Paul Vaughan MCIAT established Vaughan Design in 2009 after gaining experience at a Leeds-based award-winning practice. With over 10 years in architectural design, he specialises in navigating complex planning processes and delivering tailored construction solutions across Yorkshire.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including planning applications, building regulations submissions, heritage statements, technical drawings, and contract administration for residential and commercial projects across Yorkshire.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Otley, we serve clients throughout West and North Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Ilkley, Skipton, Keighley, and Wetherby.
How experienced is your team?
Our principal architect Paul Vaughan MCIAT has over 10 years' experience in the construction industry, including specialist heritage projects and complex planning applications across Yorkshire.
Can you handle listed building applications?
Yes, we specialise in heritage and listed building applications, producing detailed design and access statements to meet conservation requirements while achieving client objectives.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide no-obligation free consultations to discuss your project requirements and explain how we can support your development plans.
Are you insured for professional services?
Yes, we maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance to protect both our clients and our practice during all project phases.
