Space Planning UK

What Space Planning UK does

Space Planning UK Ltd is a privately held UK office space planning consultancy founded in 2003 by Jonathan Hall, an architecturally trained practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Operating from offices in Brighton (32 Batemans Road, BN2 6RD) and London (23b Vicarage Crescent, SW11 3LL), the firm provides nationwide UK coverage to local and regional government bodies, large enterprises, and charities. The company positions itself as fully independent from any furniture supplier or product range, with core business exclusively in space planning rather than furniture sales, and is able to reuse existing client furniture and work with preferred suppliers.

The firm's service portfolio spans space planning and analysis, office design and full fit out, AutoCAD drafting (including measured building surveys and mechanical and electrical drafting), ergonomic and DSE risk assessments, 3D CAD modelling with photo-realistic visualisation and walkthrough animations, furniture condition surveys, and space audits. Its underlying technology stack is built around AutoCAD for 2D and 3D drafting, third-party 3D rendering software for photo-realistic visuals, and laser measuring devices for millimetre-accurate site surveys. Notable capabilities include maximum density planning, move management for multi-site consolidations, and compliance reviews against fire, DDA, and Health & Safety regulations.

The business operates as a project-based professional services consultancy with quote-based, pay-as-you-go billing and no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: clients reach the firm via direct phone (0203 126 4880) or email, and the team conducts site visits and surveys before proposing solutions, working both directly with end users and through facilities management intermediaries. Customer segments include UK councils (Brighton, Hounslow, Chichester, Kingston, Walsall), the London 2012 Olympics 5 Host Boroughs Unit, and enterprise clients such as Euler Hermes, Allianz Marine & Aviation, Harvey Nash, Sage Publishing, Land Securities Trillium, Realty Estates, and Carbon Trust. Marketing is predominantly organic, supported by a content blog, Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook channels, with no disclosed funding, M&A, or external ownership.

Name

Space Planning UK

Legal name

Space Planning UK Ltd

Website

https://spaceplanning-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Space Planning UK Ltd is a UK-based office space planning consultancy founded in 2003, providing space planning, CAD drafting, office fit-out, ergonomic assessments, and 3D visualisation to government and enterprise clients across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Space Planning Consulting

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Planning & Test Fits (BPABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace Strategy & Space Standards (BPABAFAA), Space & Occupancy (MAC, Space Planning, Move Management) (BPABAAAG), Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

Keywords

• Office space planning
• Workplace design services
• Office fit out
• Space optimization consulting
• CAD drafting services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Space Planning Services: Core professional service providing space planning analysis, CAD plans, and layout proposals to optimize office accommodation. Projects include site surveys, existing layout documentation, and proposed options ranging from minimal cost to maximum density solutions.
2. Office Fit Out Services: Office design and build services taking projects from design through to completion. Includes incorporating new office environments such as hotdesks, touchdown areas, breakout zones, and internet cafes.
3. Ergonomic Assessment Services: Team check assessments and full DSE (Display Screen Equipment) risk assessments to ensure legal compliance and improve staff wellbeing. Includes workstation layout recommendations and product suggestions.
4. CAD Drafting Services: AutoCAD drafting services including conversion of paper plans to CAD, measured building surveys, and maintenance of CAD files. Also includes mechanical and electrical drafting.
5. Interior Design Services: Interior design services focusing on colours, materials, furniture, and layout to transform office environments and affect staff productivity and morale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Space Planning UK is an independent consultancy that produces accurate AutoCAD plans of existing office layouts and uses them to design optimised office environments, covering heating, lighting, power and data, partitioning and furniture. Their offering combines space planning analysis, interior design, office fit-out (design and build), ergonomic/DSE assessments, and 3D CAD visualisation including photorealistic renders and walkthrough animations, with optional furniture reuse or procurement advice.

Product overview

Space Planning UK operates as a service-based consultancy offering a unified portfolio of office space optimization services. The core offering centers on Space Planning, supplemented by Office Design and Fit Out Services as the primary service modules. Additional capabilities include AutoCAD drafting, Ergonomic Assessments, Space Audits, and 3D visualization. The company also provides furniture procurement advice and move management. All services can be engaged independently or combined into a comprehensive office redesign package.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Space Planning Service Produces accurate AutoCAD plans of existing office layouts and uses them to identify under-utilised areas, model how many staff can be accommodated, and propose multiple redesign options (minimal expenditure, minimal disruption, maximum density or full overhaul). It is intended for UK organisations that want to reduce office rental costs and improve workspace efficiency.
• Office Design Service Interior design service covering heating, lighting, power and data supply, partitioning layouts (open plan, executive suite, flexible meeting/training rooms) and overall office transformation. Delivered alongside 3D CAD models and photorealistic visuals so clients can preview the result. Aimed at UK businesses seeking workspace redesigns.
• Office Fit Out Services Design-and-build office fit out service taking projects from drawing through to installation and completion. Incorporates modern workplace features such as hotdesks, touchdown areas, breakout zones and internet cafes, and can include additional desks, full overhauls or space-minimising reconfigurations. Targeted at UK organisations undertaking office refurbishment or relocation.
• Ergonomic Assessment Services Team check assessments and full DSE (Display Screen Equipment) risk assessments to ensure legal compliance and improve staff wellbeing. Includes workstation layout recommendations and product suggestions such as chairs and height-adjustable desking. Targeted at UK employers seeking regulatory compliance and ergonomic improvements.
• AutoCAD Drafting Services Standalone CAD drafting service covering conversion of paper plans to AutoCAD, measured building surveys, and ongoing maintenance of CAD files. Production of accurate CAD plans from surveys, existing drawings or hand sketches. Aimed at clients who need precise as-existing or as-proposed CAD documentation.
• Mechanical and Electrical Drafting CAD drafting of mechanical and electrical layouts within office spaces, often supplied alongside wider space planning projects such as the London 2012 Olympics 5 Host Boroughs Unit. Aimed at organisations needing M&E layout documentation integrated with office space planning.
• 3D CAD Modelling and Visualisation 3D CAD models and photorealistic rendered images shown at eye level, with optional video walkthrough animations for client presentations. Helps stakeholders visualise a proposed design before implementation. Aimed at projects where board-level or stakeholder buy-in requires visual previews.
• Space Audits Comprehensive assessments of an office covering heating, lighting, air quality, space, circulation, furniture, access and density. Identifies problems, under-utilised and overcrowded areas and produces reports to underpin space planning decisions. Targeted at organisations considering reorganisation, relocation or cost reduction.
• Furniture Surveys and Procurement Advice Furniture inventory and condition surveys with colour-coded plans rating each desk, chair and storage item for replacement or continued use. Includes recommendations on whether to reuse existing furniture or procure new, including via clients' preferred suppliers. Aimed at organisations wanting to minimise office carbon footprint and cap furniture spend.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies can save thousands of pounds in unnecessary office rentals through efficient space planning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with workplace strategy and space planning capabilities in the UK. Competes for similar office optimisation mandates from large corporates and government, but as one offering within a much wider portfolio.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): International real estate and workplace consultancy with a UK workplace strategy team delivering space optimisation, move management and occupancy planning. Comparable offering at scale, competing for the same enterprise and public-sector mandates.
• CBRE Group: Global real estate services firm with a dedicated UK workplace strategy and space planning practice. Comparable because it offers space planning, workplace consulting and fit-out advisory to enterprise clients, but at much larger scale and across broader geographies.

Direct peers

• Area Sq: UK office interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist providing space planning, design and build services. Direct competitor for UK enterprise and public-sector fit-out mandates.
• Interaction (Haworth brand): Workspace consultancy inside the Haworth group, providing space planning, change management and workplace strategy. Direct comparable offering in the UK space planning market, though historically tied to a furniture manufacturer.
• Office Principles: UK workplace consultancy and office interior design firm delivering space planning, fit-out and change management. Closely comparable mid-sized specialist operating in the same UK market with similar service breadth.
• Morgan Lovell: UK office interior design and fit-out company with in-house space planning services. Direct peer in the UK mid-market, offering the same end-to-end design-to-build proposition for commercial occupiers.
• TSK Group: UK office interior design and build company offering space planning, fit-out and furniture solutions. Comparable UK mid-market peer with similar integrated service proposition.

Emerging players

• Peldon Rose: UK workplace consultancy specialising in space planning, fit-out and wellbeing-led office design. Comparable service model with a stronger focus on employee experience and post-occupancy analytics.
• Workplace Futures: Independent UK workplace strategy and change management consultancy advising on space utilisation and office redesign. Comparable in service focus but more strategy-led and less design-build than Space Planning UK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/spaceplanninguk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/space-planning-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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