Kitchen design and planning in Wellington

Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Wellington?

In a Wellington semi with a small back kitchen, planning often comes down to fitting more storage and worktop into the same footprint without crowding the room.

People in Shropshire planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places. We cover all of Wellington, including the TF1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Shropshire.

What is in a typical job?

Here is what usually goes into kitchen design and planning, adjusted to your Wellington kitchen after we have measured it:

Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Wellington?

The figures below are guide prices for Wellington, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the West Midlands. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the West Midlands are broadly in line with UK averages.

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Wellington?
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Wellington homes

Typical homes in this part of Shropshire include timber-framed cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war new town houses and farmhouses. 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.

Do you need approval for kitchen design and planning in Wellington?

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.

Getting the most from your kitchen design and planning

If your home in Shropshire has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Wellington kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
Ask for the plan for your Wellington kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Wellington

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Wellington?

For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £300 to £900 including VAT in Wellington. That reflects typical costs in the West Midlands; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Wellington before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Wellington. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Wellington: