Architecture & Planning
Design, Planning & Building Regulations
From start to finish, we help get the job done!
Welcome to DLDS Architecture & Planning
History
Founded in 2002 by David Lambert, DLDS is built on over forty years of experience within the Construction Industry. David’s portfolio spans a wide range of residential and commercial projects, including new‑build homes, extensions, refurbishment works, and office developments.
From our base in East Anglia, on the Suffolk–Essex border, we deliver projects throughout Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire, as well as undertaking work in London.
Our Services
DLDS can support you through every stage of the design process, helping to ensure your project progresses smoothly, efficiently, and with clear guidance at each step.
We offer:
- Design Concepts, including 3D visualisations
- Planning and Listed Building Applications
- Building Regulations Applications
- Specifications and Schedules of Work
- Site Inspections and Certification of Builder’s Valuations
For an overview of the Planning and Building Control processes, along with guidance on typical project costs, please visit our sections using the Navigation links above.
Technology
All drawings at DLDS are produced using TurboCAD, a professional drafting platform compatible with AutoCAD. This ensures accuracy, clarity, and high‑quality visualisation - key elements in delivering well‑coordinated and efficient construction projects.
To make the design process more flexible, we also offer online meetings through Zoom and Microsoft Teams, helping reduce the need for in‑person appointments.
Teamwork
DLDS works with many local professional practices engaged in Structural Engineering and Energy Assessment in order to achieve compliance with the demands of today's Building Regulations.
Our Projects
DLDS works with a variety of clients, from householders who want a small extension to developers building new houses
Please check out our Images & Plans page for examples of our work