Question 1

Do I need an architect for a house extension in Lincoln?

Accepted Answer

Most single-storey extensions in Lincoln fall under permitted development, but many still need full planning permission depending on the size, position, and design of the extension, and whether the property is listed or in a conservation area. We assess your property, local planning policy, and site constraints early on to confirm whether permission is required and the best route to secure it.

Question 2

How likely is my project to get planning approval?

Accepted Answer

Approval likelihood depends on the site, the design, and the local authority's planning policy — there's no fixed percentage that applies to every project. We take a planning-led approach from the outset: reviewing site history, constraints, and local policy before design work begins, so proposals are shaped around what the local authority is likely to accept rather than redesigned after a refusal.

Question 3

How much does it cost to hire an architect in Lincoln?

Accepted Answer

Architect fees in Lincoln start from £950 for a single-storey extension and  £1250 for larger extension projects, depending on scale, complexity, and whether fees are fixed or calculated as a percentage of construction cost. Smaller extensions are usually quoted as a fixed fee for planning stages; larger or more complex projects are typically a percentage of build cost. Use our fee estimator for a figure specific to your project.

Question 4

How long does the planning process take?

Accepted Answer

A planning application typically takes around 8 weeks for a decision once it's submitted to the local authority, though the full process — including design development, drawings, and pre-application advice — usually takes longer, often several months from first conversation to decision. We manage each stage so the project keeps moving without unnecessary delay.

Question 5

Do you work outside Lincoln?

Accepted Answer

We work across Lincoln and the surrounding Lincolnshire area — including Sleaford, Grantham, and Newark — as well as into Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Derbyshire. Our experience across multiple local planning authorities, including City of Lincoln Council, helps us tailor each application to the specific policy context of that council.

Question 6

What makes MO Architects different from other Lincoln architects?

Accepted Answer

MO Architects is led by an ARB-registered architect holding a Diploma in Conservation Architecture and nominated for a RIBA President's Medal, with over 350 residential and conservation projects delivered since 2008. Our approach is planning-led from the first conversation — we assess planning risk and local policy before design work begins, rather than designing first and hoping it gets approved.

Question 7

Do you have experience with listed buildings or conservation areas?

Accepted Answer

Yes — conservation and heritage work is a core part of our practice, led by an architect with a Diploma in Conservation Architecture. We regularly handle listed building consent and conservation area applications in Lincoln and across Lincolnshire and the wider East Midlands, balancing heritage sensitivity with practical, modern design outcomes.

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