Planning Permission
The purpose of planning permission is to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. Planning permission is required for most building work where the external building mass is modified or extended, or where it is proposed to change the use of a building, or land. Regulations across London can vary depending on specific conditions set by each borough. It will also depend on the type of building or land classification, such as whether the property falls under a conservation area, or if the property sits on a heritage site such as a listed building.
Building Regulation
Specialising in private residential projects, the studio has completed projects that span from new build designs, to home renovation and refurbishments including extensions and basements, across London and the UK. We have completed many conservation and heritage building projects, successfully and harmoniously integrating new architectural technologies and features, into the original fabric of the building. Known for our residential expertise, our architectural team develop innovative ideas and site-specific design solutions, bringing together creative vision and technical skills from concept to construction.
Planning Application
House renovations and mixed-use projects are invariably cost-sensitive. Our residential architects work directly with our clients to evaluate project feasibility. This includes planning objectives as well as key commercial decisions regarding multiple occupancy design. The studio combines strategic thinking with design creativity to provide value-added innovative design solutions for all housing schemes. This ensures projects are attractive to the market, and meet the required long-term occupancy needs.
Our Planning Application Service
Rigorous, pragmatic and with a clear knowledge of the constraints linked to conservation and heritage buildings, the Studio embraces the challenge that comes with successfully and harmoniously integrating contemporary design within a period space. Working alongside English Heritage and our specialist heritage buildings team, our Studio addresses the necessity to provide elegant design solutions while combining them with ambitious creative schemes.