Professional Architects in Jarrow

We are a husband-and-wife team made up of two business components; architectural projects that is run mainly by Lauren and timber frame that is solely Ceri. Customer service, professionalism and creativity is hugely important in what we do but our main aim is to make the client feel at ease without overly complicating the process. Please have a look at some of our client testimonials for more insight.

All surveys are carried out by a member of our team which includes full dimensions and important information such as external levels, drainage, meter locations, boiler location etc. (often expensive elements to alter/move). Some online companies offer drawings based on historic estate agent dimensions for example, but it is vital to ensure that all information is 100% accurate and fully considered to enable proposed designs to be attainable in reality. This reduces onsite challenges/compromises that can be both costly to put right and detrimental to the build programme.

Not all projects require planning permission depending on the scope of works or property location. Projects located in a conservation area or often new build properties will require planning permission as the permitted development rights are removed. The criteria can sometimes be confusing so we will advise at the initial free consultation whether planning is required. Planning is never 100% guaranteed, but we have expert knowledge of the local area and other than an occasional minor tweak to plans throughout the planning process, we have a 100% planning success rate. Timescales for planning approval are typically 8 weeks from the date of the application submission but vary by different local authorities.