Whether you're extending your home, converting a barn, developing land, or navigating a complex planning application, our experienced planning and architecture team provides expert guidance from concept through to approval. Combining planning consultancy with in-house architectural design, we help maximise the potential of your land and property while simplifying the planning process.
Whether you're extending your home, converting a barn, developing land, or navigating a complex planning application, our experienced planning and architecture team provides expert guidance from concept through to approval. Combining planning consultancy with in-house architectural design, we help maximise the potential of your land and property while simplifying the planning process.
Whether you're extending your home, converting a barn, developing land, or navigating a complex planning application, our experienced planning and architecture team provides expert guidance from concept through to approval. Combining planning consultancy with in-house architectural design, we help maximise the potential of your land and property while simplifying the planning process.
Our award-winning planning and architecture team works with homeowners, landowners, developers, farmers and businesses across the Midlands, delivering practical solutions from rural diversification projects to barn conversions, home extensions, commercial sites, and even projects on conversation and heritage sites.
From initial informal planning advice, through to the preparation, submission and monitoring of planning applications and appeals, we are here to guide you through the complicated world of planning.
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From initial feasibility assessments to planning appeals and architectural drawings, we provide a complete service under one roof.
Detailed technical drawings that ensure your project meets building regulations, covering areas such as structure, fire safety, drainage, moisture resistance, soundproofing, ventilation and more.
Approved plans provide builders with clear guidance for compliant construction.
A detailed specification package used to obtain accurate contractor quotations.
It outlines materials, finishes, and project requirements - from the number of bricks to the type of insulation - helping you compare like-for-like quotes and maintain control over build costs.
A streamlined process for qualifying agricultural and forestry developments, allowing certain projects to proceed without full planning permission and with faster approval times - often 28 days instead of the typical 8-week period.
Agricultural notification applications can be used to create new agricultural buildings or tracks, extensions, ponds for fish farming, livestock buildings, and some excavations or waste disposal.
Bring your project to life with realistic 3D models, helping you visualise designs, make informed decisions, and communicate proposals more effectively before construction begins.
This enables easier communication with councils and neighbours, helping eliminate unnecessary costs and time spent on project changes.
Early guidance from planning officers to identify potential issues, understand planning requirements, and improve the chances of a successful planning application.
This process can also save you from any unnecessary time and money spent redrawing plans.
Expert guidance for alterations to listed buildings and properties within conservation areas, ensuring proposals respect heritage requirements and achieve the necessary approvals. We can prepare architectural drawings and Heritage Assessments to accompany Listed Building Applications.
Specialist advice on converting agricultural buildings into residential or commercial properties, helping you navigate Class Q or Class R permitted development rights and planning requirements.
Create additional living space and enhance your property with a well-designed extension, tailored to your needs while maximising the potential of your existing home.
From concept to completion, we design bespoke new-build homes that reflect your vision, maximise site potential, and complement their surroundings.
If you are looking to sell a site with planning permission, new build schemes are also very desirable to developers who often like to work from a blank slate site.
Accurate Land Registry and lease plans that clearly define property boundaries, rights, covenants, rights of way and ownership details, supporting registrations, boundary disputes, transactions, divisions of your plot, and planning applications.
Title plans and lease plans must meet the Land Registry's requirements so they can accurately record ownership of property.
Precise surveys that capture the dimensions and layout of existing buildings, providing accurate drawings to support planning, design, and development projects.
All subsequent phases of planning, design and development are based on these surveys.
Maximise development potential without full planning permission. We provide expert advice on permitted development rights, prior approvals, and change-of-use applications. As well as Class Q and Class R applications for barn conversions, we can support with Permitted Development Rights Applications for certain extensions on residential buildings, offices, and shops.
Our experienced team can help you navigate the complex legislation, exemptions and notifying the approproate planning authorities.
An enforcement notice is a document issued by a local planning authority (LPA) that is served on the owner and/or occupier of land when the LPA believes there has been a breach of planning control.
Our team provides professional advice on planning enforcement matters, helping property owners respond to enforcement notices, resolve breaches, and explore appeal options.
Feasibility drawings are produced at the earliest stages of a project to assess whether your ideas are practical, achievable and aligned with your budget.
They explore and compare different development options, giving you the insight needed to make informed decisions before investing in detailed architectural drawings.
Permitted development rights allow certain extensions, conversions and building works to proceed without full planning permission, provided they meet specific criteria and any required notifications are made to the local planning authority.
A Certificate of Lawfulness confirms your development complies with these rules, giving you peace of mind, supporting a future sale and helping protect against enforcement action.
The RIBA Plan of Work is the industry-standard framework that guides projects from initial ideas through to construction. By following this structured approach through stages 1-4 of the RIBA framework, we help you make informed decisions at every stage, minimise risks and create designs that balance your aspirations with practical, planning and budget considerations.
Feasibility: Initial consultation to discuss your budget scope and design plans for the project.
Concept Design: Discuss ideas and early design options, project constraints and opportunities.
Planning: Guiding you through the planning requirements and process.
Building Regulations: Technical drawings and submission to building.
Explore our latest planning and architecture projects, from initial ideas through to successful outcomes, and discover how our specialist team can support your own ambitions.
Meet the experienced planning and architecture team here to guide you through every stage of your project.
Planning consultants and architectural designers working together under one roof.
Extensive experience across Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and the wider Midlands.
Every project receives practical, commercially focused guidance based on your objectives.
From initial concept through to planning approval and beyond, we remain by your side throughout the journey.
Our accreditations demonstrate our commitment to expertise, professionalism and delivering the highest standards for every client and project.
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A selection of common questions our planning and architecture team receive. If you can't find the answer to your question, please give us a call on 01789 387880.
Do I need planning permission?
How do I know if my project is feasible?
What is the difference between Planning Permission and Permitted Development?
How long does a planning application take?
How much does a planning application cost?
What happens after planning permission is granted?
What if my application is refused?
Can I speak to a planner before committing?
Whether you're considering a home extension, rural diversification scheme, land development opportunity or planning appeal, our Planning & Architecture team is here to help.
Contact our Planning & Architecture specialists today to arrange an initial consultation.
