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| Manually reviewed : | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Last updated : | 11 Jun 2026 |
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Architectural Plans Ltd were one of three architectural practices contacted when my wife and I decided to extend and improve the front of the house and also provide a shower room. When I spoke to Iain of Architectural Plans as a preliminary I knew they were the one. Iain is easy to talk to and discuss ideas with. He produced high quality drawings from initial layouts for discussion to warrant submission drawings and on to final issue. Iain introduced a structural engineer when needed, assisted more than expected in compiling and issuing tender documentation to potential builders. The service has been professional, informative and caring. We cannot thank Iain enough. We would strongly recommend Iain and Architectural Plans Ltd for your future project.
We engaged Iain on our garage conversion project and it's been a pleasure to work with him throughout. He has been so helpful in providing guidance on council requirements and has been instrumental in finding a suitable contractor to undertake the work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Iain for a project of this kind.
Absolutely first-class service - a consummate professional. We had embarked on a project to join two flats into a single semi-detached property and were feeling out of our depth, having never attempted any home renovations before. Iain Penman came out to view our project and not only put our fears to rest about its feasibility, but walked us through every stage of the process from initial drawings to planning permission, building permits, and beyond. He took care of everything - he handled all of the preparatory and permissive requirements, gave us excellent advice on how to select a trusted builder, and provided a full package of all the architectural drawings (both on paper and USB drive) for ourselves and the builder to use. He also recommended a builder (who turned out to be phenomenally good), and liaised with both them at the outset of the renovation, and with the building standards surveyor at its completion. We couldn't have wished for more support - Iain was with us quite literally at every step - and his innovative design has transformed our home.
Cant praise the service we received highly enough. Very professional and everything taken out of our hands when it came to dealing with building control. All aspects of the process explained in laymans terms. Finished plans perfect. Also the added bonus of having them all put on a usb stick for safe keeping. Very reasonable price for plans 10/10. Would highly recommend.
I was looking for someone to assist me with my elderly parents extension and I was recommended (Iain) Architectural Plans from a builder that I have been working with for several years. I spoke to Iain and discussed what my requirements were, he arranged a survey, completed drawings thereafter for me to review and then submitted them for Building Warrant. The service provided was flawless and very professional. I would recommend Iain to anyone and intend to use them again - should the need arise.
It was great to work with such a professional and approachable firm, given that I’ve never been through the process of designing an extension before. Iain kept us informed through every stage of the process and dealt with all the planning and building warrant issues. While I had an idea of what I wanted, Iain put the polish on it and came up with more excellent ideas and designs. No hesitation in recommending.
We were looking to replace a small kitchen extension with a single storey back and side extension. Our neighbours recommended Iain as he'd done the planning for their extension. So far, a great decision to go with Iain. He has been punctual, provided plenty of feedback on our ideas for the extension and pitched in with ideas of his own based on similar requests from other customers and completed all relevant planning applications with the council in a timely fashion. We've now appointed a builder recommended by Iain to start within the next couple of months. Definitely a knowledgeable guy with plenty of contacts which has made a pretty stressful time much less so. Thank you Iain.
We contacted Iain from Architectural Plans to plan a single storey kitchen extension with a separate bathroom and utility. He did several different designs for us and took on board any changes or alterations we wanted to make. Our experience with Iain has been really positive, he has helped us with every stage of the planning and kept us well informed on how it was progressing. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking to get work done.
I had to get a retrospective building warrant application done at short notice pending the sale of my property. I found Iain Penman online and from the initial telephone call all the way through to the issue of the Completion Certificate Iain has been fully engaged and very professional. For what was a hugely stressful time for me, his calm efficient approach was just what I needed. Thank you Iain for all your hard work.
Ian Penman was recommended to us by friends and family as we considered building an extension to our house. He certainly lived up to expectations, providing us with sound advice highlighting the pros and cons of the development. After full discussions he provided excellent plans and supervised the construction. He was always friendly and helpful as well as being very professional. I would fully recommend him to anyone.
Iain Penman has provided an excellent timeous professional service throughout, from carrying out the initial surveys, to compiling thorough detailed top quality drawings and specifications right through to concluding building warrant approval which was granted by East Dunbartonshire Council. I highly recommend Iain and Architectural Plans Ltd, as he kept us fully informed throughout the process. We can't thank Iain enough for his help and advice.
Wouldn't have known where to start with any of our plans but Iain Penman came recommended to us by our builder and so glad he did. He understood exactly what we wanted to achieve with our garage conversion and completed all of the necessary paperwork and association with the council planning department, quickly completing everything and getting all of the necessary information to our builder. Iain understood I had no concept of any of this and spoke in layman terms so I understood everything along the way. He created great drawings for our builder clearly showing everything we discussed and I look forward to seeing the finished result. If you want a professional service with a great architect who helps and supports at every step then Iain is the solution for your job.
Iain provided an exceptional service throughout our double storey extension project and made the whole process really easy for us. We started talking to Iain about various ideas before deciding what we wanted to do and he was very helpful. We also met with another architect before engaging Architectural Plans Ltd and we chose Iain because he was able to help us achieve want we wanted within our budget. He is very knowledgeable, gives excellent advice and always had time to chat about the project. I would 100% recommend Iain and we are looking forward to working with him on future projects.
Excellent professional service, carried out a full survey of my property at short notice for a late completion certificate, which was granted by Glasgow City Council. I highly recommend Architectural Plans, kept me informed throughout the process and l can't thank Iain Penman enough for his support and dedication to the job at hand.

Like many other people we were trying to find an architect for our extension. We were recommended Iain from Architectural Plans by a friend who had recently used him. We had a fairly good idea what we wanted and with Iain’s input he changed a few things round and we are very happy with the end result. We wanted a rear and partial side extension and a roofline which would not obscure our back bedroom window and would have as little impact on our neighbours as possible. The result is we have a great extra living space along with a good sized shower room and utility room. Iain took full advantage of the extra ceiling height in all rooms and we now have a coombed ceiling in our living space with French doors making it a fantastic extra space. We would definitely recommend Iain. .