Darren Mayner BA.Hons B.Arch
I am a multi-award winning, ARB Registered Architect with 30 years experience. Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, I provide architectural services for projects ranging from small house extensions to £1 million office buildings. I prepare planning applications, listed building applications, building regulations applications and construction drawings.
My experience includes new builds and extensions to a broad range of building types: houses, flats, offices, care homes, schools, nurseries, industrial, community, health, church, art gallery and listed buildings.
Before starting my own practice 10 years ago, I was Associate Director at MMA Design in Derby and, prior to that, I was a Senior Architect in Local Government.
Architectural Services Provided
Feasibility and Survey
Are your proposals viable? I can carry out measured surveys and prepare accurate scale drawings as a basis for producing sketch designs for evaluating different options and discussing with you before developing the design in more detail.
Planning & Listed Building Applications
Do you need planning or listed building consent? I will create a bespoke design that best meets your specific requirements and prepare scale drawings and reports required for the submission of a planning application. I will complete forms and submit the application to the Local Authority on your behalf. Where necessary, I can also help with the appointment of other consultants to prepare specialist design elements or reports.
Building Regulations Approval
Almost all projects require building regulations approval. I can prepare drawings to meet current regulations and submit them for approval.
Project Management and Construction
I can advise on suitable construction methods, produce construction drawings and contract documents for pricing, monitor progress on site, inspect construction work and issue architect's certificates.
Areas Covered
I am based in Alfreton and work mostly in the Mid-Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire areas but I would consider undertaking projects further afield.
Fees
My fees are determined on a project by project basis depending on the degree of complexity and the amount of time required to provide the services required. I provide a fee quotation at the outset based on an initial meeting to establish your requirements and I invoice in stages as I progress with the work. I believe my fees are reasonable and there is no VAT added to my invoices - a benefit to non-VAT-registered clients.
Examples of my design work
Here are some of my completed projects.
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