As a practice Architect undertaking mainly residential work, but also as a Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture, I see […]

An interesting change to national planning policy has been highlighted by the Architects’ Journal. The new National Planning Policy Framework […]

At a site visit to our Fulshaw project last week it was good to see the progress being made and […]

There are 3 mistakes that homeowners commonly make when planning an extension: Are you planning a home extension in the […]

Reflecting on the UKREiiF 2026 Conference Now I’ve had time to reflect on my two days at UKREiiF (and recover […]

In England, the fee for a typical householder planning application increased from £258 to £528 in 2025 — and from […]

One of the things I enjoy most when traveling is observing how residential architecture adapts to its environment—often in ways […]

Adding an outbuilding can be a great way to create additional accommodation, especially if there are planning restrictions at your […]

Clients sometimes ask whether they need an interior designer? It depends.  Does the client have the creativity, sources and time […]

Barn Conversion We are excited that this barn conversion will be starting on site soon.  Converting a barn under permitted […]

If a project has more than one contractor, then it’s a legal requirement to appoint a Principal Designer.  So, what […]

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now a requirement for major development projects and also become mandatory for minor sites on […]