Kitchen design and planning · Wales
Kitchen design and planning in West Glamorgan
Our kitchen design and planning work covers the whole of West Glamorgan, including Swansea, Neath and South Glamorgan.
What prompts kitchen design and planning in West Glamorgan?
Owners of new-build homes in West Glamorgan sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.
If you are thinking about an island for a West Glamorgan kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.
What does kitchen design and planning in West Glamorgan 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 West Glamorgan?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Wales. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in Wales usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| 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 | £280–£830 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £550–£1,400 |
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 West Glamorgan
Across West Glamorgan you will often find Victorian terraces, valley terraces, post-war council-built houses and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Terraced houses in Swansea and Neath often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war homes and bungalows tend to have a compact room that suits an L-shaped layout.
Mains water in West Glamorgan is generally soft, so limescale is less of a worry and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Steep hillside streets and terraces with steps to the door can make carrying worktops harder, so the delivery route is planned at the survey.
On a hillside terrace, the kitchen may sit at a different level from the garden, which affects drainage and where a sink can go. Bungalows near the coast and on Gower are often refitted for easier everyday use, with better lighting and storage.
Rules for kitchen design and planning in West Glamorgan
In Wales, a new kitchen layout needs no planning permission (a listed building may need listed building consent), but the electrical layout matters: extending an existing circuit within a kitchen is notifiable under Part P, as are new circuits, so new socket positions are certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Extraction should meet Approved Document F, and structural openings need building control approval.
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, including parts of Swansea and some Gower villages, a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.
Before you start
- Base units are typically 600 mm deep with a worktop height of around 900 mm; taller or shorter cooks may want this adjusted.
- 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.
- Leave clear walkways; common guidance is around a metre between facing runs or around an island, and more if two people cook together.
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
- 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 West Glamorgan
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in West Glamorgan?
Guide prices in West Glamorgan are about £280 to £830 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you cover the whole of West Glamorgan?
Yes. We carry out kitchen design and planning across West Glamorgan, including Swansea and Neath. Every job starts with a free survey visit and 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.
Kitchen design and planning in towns across West Glamorgan
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