On combinations of planar graphs of given number of vertices of given valences

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Good evening,

I am new at the MSE, I signed up just now, so I greet you all; please bare with the newcomer.

I have a graph theory problem, which has come up in an entirely different context, a problem in Mathematical Physics. As I am not familiar with graph theory, I decided to post this question, being fully aware that, in my ignorance, I am unable to assess this problem anywhere between trivial and impossible... Here goes:

Consider a set of vertices on the plane; specifically, $N_A$ vertices of valence 4, and $N_B$ vertices of valence 1. How many planar, connected graphs can one construct with the given vertices, up to isomorphism?

Many thanks!