Why we excel
You stay part of the process
We don't disappear behind a drawing board and come back with a surprise. Our design process keeps you involved, so the finished plans reflect how you actually want to live.
Building knowledge behind every plan
Our experience comes from years spent in the building industry, not from guesswork on paper alone. That gives you plans grounded in what can realistically be built.
Straightforward costs from the start
We believe pricing should make sense before your project gathers pace. Realistic fees help you plan properly and avoid nasty shocks later.
Planning an extension should feel clearer
We know how quickly an extension idea can turn into a pile of questions, drawings and rules that are hard to untangle on your own. At Hutchinson Design, Planning & Party Wall Services, we bring together practical building knowledge, design experience, planning support and clear prices, so you can move forward with confidence.
Our background reaches back to family building work established in 1990, with more than 20 years of design experience shaping domestic projects. We keep you involved from the first meeting onwards, because better plans come from proper conversations and a clear understanding of how you want your home to work. Get in touch to discuss your plans with our team.
Support that covers more than drawings
Your project can stall quickly when planning paperwork is unclear or a neighbour issue arises unexpectedly. We handle measured surveys, design development, drawing preparation and planning submissions, giving you one steady process instead of a string of loose ends.
At Hutchinson Design, Planning & Party Wall Services, we also support building owners and adjoining owners with notices, schedules of condition and awards when party walls require careful handling. We can also work alongside independent structural engineers for the detailed calculations and drawings needed for building control approval in Croydon.
Experience built on decades of industry knowledge
Hutchinson Design & Planning Services is the concept of Gary Hutchinson, who brings extensive experience in building, design and planning. Gary was part of the family team that established Brian Kendall Building Services Ltd in 1990, operating across Central and South London.
He attended Croydon Technical College and gained qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and National Institute of Construction Management (ICM), alongside more recent training with the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.
Gary later developed the company’s design and planning services, helping establish its successful in-house Design & Build offering from 2003. Today, his design expertise supports local builders and developers seeking bespoke design & build packages.
