Architects in Bromley

Often yes, but within limits. Green belt policy tests extensions and replacement dwellings against the scale of the original building, and disproportionate additions are usually refused. In most cases a workable scheme is achievable, provided it is designed around the policy from the start. We assess this at the free initial consultation.

Everything from a single-storey extension to whole house renovations, one-off houses and multi-unit residential and mixed-use schemes. We are a small studio, so the people you meet at the outset are the people working on your project throughout.

Fees are agreed in writing before we start and are set against defined work stages, so you know what each stage covers and what it costs before committing to it. The right structure depends on the size and type of project, and we set out the options at the initial consultation.

Once an application is validated, householder and minor applications are generally determined in around eight weeks, and larger schemes in around thirteen. Design work and preparing the application come before that, so it is sensible to allow several months from first meeting to decision.

We visit the property, discuss what you want to achieve, and set out the likely planning route, the scope of work involved and a realistic budget. There is no obligation to proceed.