Why do I need a Principal Designer?1st October 2023 sees the main provisions of the Building Safety Act, the Governments long anticipated response to the Grenfell Tower...
Conservative Design?The other day a caller said to me that a lot of the house alteration projects on our website looked conservative? Or is called that...
External Wall Insulation (EWI)Rising energy bills mean that it’s no longer just our more forward thinking clients asking for an efficient home as well as light bright...
Planning updates to comeSadly I didn’t get to hear from the Government Chief planner at last week’s big Planning Update. She had to drop out with Covid, a...
New House - APPROVED in Rushome Conservation Area !We are delighted with the planning committee approval for a new house, including a basement, replacing garages in a prime Putney...
Consultants: When you need one and how to go about itA project on your home may start very simply, with a meeting between you and the architect. As it progresses, however, it can appear to...
When do you need a Party Wall Agreement?Undertaking a new project to your home can be very exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Knowing which documents and permissions are...
Don’t Blame The Architect!When your house is undergoing work, the process can be a frustrating one. All you want is for the project to be finished on time and on...
Planning Application- how to make a successful applicationDo you want to know more how to make a successful application, see the superb overview that Andrew wrote about getting planning...