We want to give you the space you deserve
About us
Our team is led by Benjamin Heginbotham, an experienced architectural designer with a background in construction.
Ben began his career as a joiner/kitchen cabinet maker before going on to manage residential build sites, working for 10 years on countless home extensions, refurbishments and renovations. He then went on to complete a degree in architecture (Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part One) in Leeds.
After settling in Nottingham, he has been honing his skills over the last few years as a designer, helping to design over 500 home extensions across the region.
Ben launched The Practical Planning Company to make the process of designing and building your forever home easier, more transparent and more affordable. Our whole team is driven by a commitment to unparalleled customer service and providing the best in architectural design. We’re not Grand Designs - we could be, but we believe simply in giving people the space they deserve.
We’re passionate about what we do - and we hope you’ll feel that passion when you work with us.
How we’ll help
As a local family business, we aim to provide a practical but personal approach to designing your dream home - this includes:
Simple explanations of the planning and building control process
Crystal clear fixed costs – no hidden fees
Honest and practical planning advice
Objective advice for finding the right builder
Guiding you right through from concept to build
To get you building quickly and with as little stress as possible
All your questions answered
Area covered
We are based in Castle Donington and our architectural design services cover a wide area across the East Midlands including:
Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
Loughborough
Leicestershire
And everywhere in between!
These are the main districts we cover but please do not hesitate to contact us if your property is outside of this area. We will do our best to accommodate you.