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Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. We want to give you a real flavour of the team that will be working on your project.

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We are absolutely committed to offering every single client the very best service and have a set of values by which we operate.

Our Team

We are all passionate designers who care about the planet and the people on it. Meet our dedicated team.
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Full Design & Planning

Our experienced team will guide you from concept to planning to see your dream become reality.

Planning Policy Tester

Not sure if your project is viable? We’ve developed a system to test the likely outcome of a submission.

Architect Consultation

If you have lots of ideas but you’re not sure what’s possible we can help make things clearer.

Preliminary Sketch

If you have an idea of what you want but you’re not ready to for the full planning process we can help.

Garden Design

Make the outside of your house as beautiful as the inside with our garden design service.

Business Mentoring

Whether you are just starting out or want to expand your architectural business we can help.
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About

About Us

Who we are. What we do. Why we do it. We want to give you a real flavour of the team that will be working on your project.

Our Values

We are absolutely committed to offering every single client the very best service and have a set of values by which we operate.

Our Team

We are all passionate designers who care about the planet and the people on it. Meet our dedicated team.
Services

Full Design & Planning

Our experienced team will guide you from concept to planning to see your dream become reality.

Planning Policy Tester

Not sure if your project is viable? We’ve developed a system to test the likely outcome of a submission.

Architect Consultation

If you have lots of ideas but you’re not sure what’s possible we can help make things clearer.

Preliminary Sketch

If you have an idea of what you want but you’re not ready to for the full planning process we can help.

Garden Design

Make the outside of your house as beautiful as the inside with our garden design service.

Business Mentoring

Whether you are just starting out or want to expand your architectural business we can help.
Process
Projects
Blog
Contact Us

Our Blog

We share all the industry news, practice advice and latest thinking here on our blog.

change in planning use of a commercial barn to dwelling

Change of Planning Use

The most common change of planning use, that we work on, is a barn conversion to a dwelling. Often, this is just called ‘change of

Clare Nash April 16, 2025

barn conversion

Barn Conversion into a Dwelling, a Guide following changes to permitted development rights

2025 update! Changes to permitted development rights. Permitted development rights changed in 2024 for an agricultural barn conversion into a dwelling. Other use classes (eg

Clare Nash March 21, 2025

BNG meadow at FarmED rolling hills

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – what is it and what does it mean to me?

What is BNG? Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for small sites came into force in April 2024 (previously it only applied to larger developments). With all

Clare Nash February 18, 2025

Beautifully converted barns shaped in a U - Class Q

Important Changes to Class Q Permitted Development: May 2025 Update

Don’t forget that Class Q planning has changed! Starting from May 2025, we’ll see the end of the transition period between the old and

Clare Nash February 3, 2025

Class Q barn conversion

Class Q planning for large modern barn conversions

Modern barns for conversion [2025 updated] Since 2020 we have seen an increase in planning permissions for modern barns for conversion. However changes are afoot!

Clare Nash January 6, 2025

The Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy and what it means for self-builders and barn conversions

Updated in 2025. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a piece of legislation adopted by most UK councils affecting developments since 1st April 2016. It

Katie Reilly January 5, 2025

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We specialise in environmentally sound designs for a range of architecture, from listed buildings to new builds.

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We specialise in environmentally sound barn conversions - from traditional and listed through to large modern builds

Renovations & Annexes

We have a huge amount of experience in renovation projects and listed buildings

Self Build & Eco

We specialise in energy efficient new-builds in countryside locations

Housing & Developments

We have undertaken a number of housing projects in the UK

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Design Your Life

Contemporary Vernacular Design - How British Housing can Rediscover its Soul

Clare Nash has written two books on topics relating to contemporary vernacular architecture and designing a working life that suits you and your business.

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