Kitchen design and planning · England
Kitchen design and planning in East Sussex
If you need kitchen design and planning anywhere in East Sussex, we survey the kitchen, agree the scope with you and book every trade through to handover.
Why kitchen design and planning for an East Sussex home?
Families across East Sussex sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned.
If your East Sussex kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better.
What does kitchen design and planning in East Sussex include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in East Sussex it usually covers:
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in East Sussex?
Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in East Sussex, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Design for a kitchen we supplyMeasured survey, layout plan and specification are part of the supply-and-fit price | Included |
| Measured drawings and layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhereMeasured drawing, layout and service positions for your fitter and supplier | £340–£1,000 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £690–£1,700 |
Design is included in the supply-and-fit price; for kitchens bought elsewhere, the guide prices cover the measured survey, layout drawing and service positions, with 3D views and elevations in the detailed option. The survey visit to quote is free; the fee covers the measured drawings and layout plan you can take to any supplier. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across East Sussex
The housing mix across East Sussex includes Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.
East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.
Flats in converted Regency and Victorian houses often have narrow kitchens that need careful planning to fit a fridge, washing machine and enough worktop. In a 1930s semi or bungalow, opening the kitchen into the dining room is a common change.
Rules for kitchen design and planning in East Sussex
Designing and fitting a kitchen needs no planning permission in England, but a good plan allows for the rules that follow. New circuits are notifiable under Part P, a cooker hood extracting outside should achieve about 30 litres per second under Approved Document F, and removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer and building control approval. Listed buildings and flats may need consent before a new outside vent is cut.
Listed Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.
Before you start
- Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.
- Leave clear walkways; common guidance is around a metre between facing runs or around an island, and more if two people cook together.
- Plan landing space either side of the hob and next to the oven and fridge, so hot pans and shopping always have somewhere to go.
- Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.
- Ask for the plan for your East Sussex kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
- Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in East Sussex
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in East Sussex?
For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £340 to £1,000 including VAT in East Sussex. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
Yes. We carry out kitchen design and planning across East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
Which kitchen layout suits my room?
It depends mainly on the shape of the room, where the doors and windows sit and how many people cook. Narrow rooms suit a galley, rooms with a corner suit an L-shape, and wider rooms can take a U-shape. An island needs space for walkways of around a metre on each side, and a peninsula gives similar worktop space where an island will not fit.
What is the kitchen work triangle?
The work triangle is a planning idea that links the sink, hob and fridge, keeping each within a short, unobstructed walk of the others so cooking takes fewer steps. It is still a useful check, but many kitchens are now planned in zones for preparation, cooking, washing and storage, which suits larger and open-plan rooms where more than one person uses the space.
What are the standard sizes of kitchen units and worktops?
Base units are typically 600 mm deep, with worktops around 900 mm from the floor, though the plinth height can raise or lower this slightly. Unit widths come in standard steps, commonly from 150 mm up to 1,000 mm, and wall units are shallower, often around 300 to 350 mm deep. A plan built on real measurements uses filler panels to take up any leftover space.
Kitchen design and planning in towns across East Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen design and planning in Brighton
- Kitchen design and planning in Eastbourne
- Kitchen design and planning in Hastings
- Kitchen design and planning in Hove
- Kitchen design and planning in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Kitchen design and planning in Hailsham
- Kitchen design and planning in Seaford
- Kitchen design and planning in Rottingdean
- Kitchen design and planning in Crowborough
- Kitchen design and planning in Portslade
- Kitchen design and planning in Peacehaven
- Kitchen design and planning in Uckfield
- Kitchen design and planning in Lewes
- Kitchen design and planning in Rye
- Kitchen design and planning in Battle