Newham architectural drawings
Plans for extensions, lofts and conversions in Newham
Local London designers • Fixed fee guaranteed • Council-ready drawings
We regularly work near Stratford Station, East Ham Station, Upton Park and Canning Town, covering surrounding residential streets across the borough.
Recent projects in Newham include rear extensions, side returns and loft conversions across East Ham, Plaistow, Forest Gate and Stratford.
- • House extensions, wrap around extensions and internal remodelling
- • Loft conversions including dormers and hip to gable options
- • HMOs and flat conversions with practical layouts
- • Shop to residential layout drawings where policies allow
- • Planning drawings and building regulation packs
- • Covering East Ham, Forest Gate, Stratford, Plaistow and more
- • Same day response on most enquiries

Free fixed fee quote
Tell us a little about your property and what you plan to build. We will reply with a clear fixed fee for your drawings.
Popular services in Newham
We provide full design and planning services for extensions, loft conversions and new build developments. Each service page explains what is included, how approvals work, and how to get a fixed quote.
Nearby borough pages
Explore our local pages for nearby boroughs. If you are close to the border, these pages may be relevant for your project.
Architectural drawing services in Newham
WEDRAWPLANS provide full drawing packages for single and double storey extensions, loft conversions, internal alterations, HMOs, flat conversions, outbuildings, shop conversions and small new developments across the borough of Newham.
We work throughout East Ham, West Ham, Upton Park, Plaistow, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Canning Town, Custom House, Beckton, Stratford, Maryland and the Royal Docks fringe.

Technical drawings builders can price from
Clear plans, elevations, sections and notes, coordinated with structural input so builders and inspectors have what they need.
Newham areas we cover

Drawings for the whole borough of Newham, including:
- East Ham E6
- Forest Gate E7
- Manor Park E12
- Plaistow E13
- Stratford E15
- Beckton E6 E16
- Upton Park E13
- Canning Town E16
- Custom House E16
- Maryland E15
- West Ham E15
- Royal Docks E16
Popular projects in Newham
- Rear and side extensions
- Wrap around and L shaped extensions
- Dormer loft conversions
- Hip to gable loft conversions
- Open plan kitchen layouts
- HMOs and flat conversions
- Shop to residential layouts
- Outbuildings and garden rooms
- Internal reconfiguration
- Small infill schemes

Permitted development and common limits in Newham
This is a simplified guide to common permitted development limits for houses. Final confirmation depends on your house type, location and any restrictions. Flats and most HMOs require planning.
Rear extensions
- Up to 3 m deep on terrace houses
- Up to 4 m on semi detached houses
- Up to 6 to 8 m with Prior Approval
- Maximum 4 m high for single storey
Loft conversions
- Up to 40 to 50 cubic metres volume
- No extensions on the front roof slope
- Side windows obscure glazed and fixed
- External materials to be similar
Outbuildings
- Maximum 2.5 m high near boundaries
- Cannot be used as a separate dwelling
- Use must be incidental to the house
- Not more than 50 percent of garden area
Planning drawings for Newham
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Existing and proposed elevations
- Roof plans and key sections
- Block plans and location plans
- Drainage and construction notes
- Design statements where needed
Building regulation drawings for Newham
- Structural layouts and coordination
- Foundation and beam information
- Fire safety and escape routes
- Thermal build ups and insulation specs
- Ventilation and extract positions
- Drainage runs and manhole information
Local planning knowledge for Newham projects
Newham includes dense terraces, mixed use streets and tighter plot conditions where daylight, amenity space, parking and access are closely reviewed. We shape each scheme to match local context and common approval patterns.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission in Newham
Many house extensions and lofts can proceed under permitted development. Flats and most HMOs require planning. We check your address and advise the best route at the start.
How fast can you survey
In most cases we can arrange the initial measured survey within forty eight hours of instruction, subject to access.
Do you submit to Newham Council
Yes. We handle the submission, monitor progress and respond to planning officer queries.
Can you coordinate structural design
Yes. We coordinate with structural engineers so beams and load paths are designed and shown correctly on the drawings.
Ready to start your project
Send your postcode and a short description. We review and reply with a fixed fee and recommended next steps.
