Kitchen design and planning · England
Kitchen design and planning in Shropshire
Our kitchen design and planning work covers the whole of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington.
Is kitchen design and planning right for your Shropshire kitchen?
Families across Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 Shropshire include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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 Shropshire?
Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in Shropshire, including VAT and adjusted for the West Midlands. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs in the West Midlands sit close to the national guide.
| 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 | £300–£900 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £600–£1,500 |
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 Shropshire
You will find timber-framed cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war new town houses and farmhouses throughout Shropshire. Telford's new-town houses often have a compact galley or L-shaped kitchen, while older cottages in Shrewsbury and Ludlow may have small rooms with low beams.
Much of Shropshire has moderately hard to hard water, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for; check with your supplier. Rural lanes, farm tracks and medieval town centres with restricted parking can all complicate deliveries, so vehicle size and timing are planned in advance.
Telford's new-town houses often have small original kitchens, so owners may remove a partition to open them into the dining area. Rural farmhouses and cottages are frequently off the gas grid, so cooking may run on LPG, an oil-fired range or all-electric induction.
Rules for kitchen design and planning in Shropshire
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.
Shrewsbury and Ludlow have many listed timber-framed buildings and conservation areas, so new vents or internal alterations may need listed building consent or planning permission.
Before you start
- Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.
- Work out the route for cooker hood ducting to an outside wall before fixing the hob position, as long or bent runs reduce extraction.
- Base units are typically 600 mm deep with a worktop height of around 900 mm; taller or shorter cooks may want this adjusted.
- Leave clear walkways; common guidance is around a metre between facing runs or around an island, and more if two people cook together.
- If you are extending or knocking through in Shropshire, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
- Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Shropshire kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Shropshire
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Shropshire?
For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £300 to £900 including VAT in Shropshire. That reflects typical costs in the West Midlands; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of Shropshire?
Yes. We carry out kitchen design and planning across Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington and Oswestry. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
How long does kitchen design take?
Usually one to three weeks from the survey to a final plan, depending on how many layout options you want to compare and how quickly choices about doors, worktops and appliances are made. A replacement in the same layout can be settled quickly, while an open-plan room with an island or moved services often takes a few rounds of changes.
Kitchen design and planning in towns across Shropshire
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen design and planning in Telford
- Kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury
- Kitchen design and planning in Wellington
- Kitchen design and planning in Oswestry
- Kitchen design and planning in Bridgnorth
- Kitchen design and planning in Market Drayton
- Kitchen design and planning in Ludlow
- Kitchen design and planning in Whitchurch, Shropshire