Awards

13/10/2026

Planning By Design Wins Architecture Firm of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2026/27

Architecture Firm of the YearCorporate LiveWire Global Awards 2026/27. Planning By Design has been named Architecture Firm of the Year at the…

09/07/2026

Planning By Design Wins Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026 UK

Planning By Design is proud to announce that it has been named Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026…

12/03/2026

Planning By Design Wins “Architectural & Planning Consultancy of the Year – UK” at the International Elite 100 Awards

Planning By Design is proud to announce that it has been awarded “Architectural & Planning Consultancy of the Year – UK” at…

22/10/2025

Planning By Design Named Architecture Firm of the Year – UK in the 2025/26 Corporate LiveWire Global Awards

International recognition arrives as we’re awarded Architecture Firm of the Year – UK at the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2025/26, a remarkable milestone marking our seventh major…

26/09/2025

Planning By Design Celebrates Another Win: Architecture MD of the Year 2025

We’re delighted to share that Planning By Design has added another prestigious accolade to our growing collection of honours. Our Managing…

Planning By Design wins the Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2025 – UK, and awarded the BUILD Client Service Excellence Award 2025

22/08/2025

Planning By Design Wins Architecture Awards 2025 – BUILD Magazine

Planning By Design is proud to announce that we have been named the Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year…

Andy Chan

September 23, 2026

I approached this architectural firm after previous owner’s planning application for a dropped kerb on a classified road had been refused. Knowing the complexity of the planning process and the challenges involved, I wanted an experienced professional to assess the situation properly and prepare a strong application. From the outset, they provided a thorough planning appraisal and feasibility report, clearly explaining the planning constraints, relevant policies, and the likelihood of success. Their knowledge of highway and planning requirements was evident throughout, and they were able to identify key issues that had contributed to the previous refusal. The report was detailed, well-researched, and professionally presented, giving both me confidence that the proposal had been carefully considered. Communication was excellent throughout the process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone requiring planning.

Lucy Locket

September 10, 2026

Planning By Design are a brilliant team – I can’t praise them highly enough, both personally and for their meticulous, skilful work. I had no idea how wonderful they’d really be. I’d expected them to reproduce more or less what I’d sent (a sketch of a small piece of land, some photos, and my problem) and just put it into the necessary jargon. Boy oh boy, I couldn’t have been more wrong: it was like Mozart turning ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star’ into a symphony. Planning By Design produced an awesome planning application that explained to the Council my problem in an excellent way, what laws support me in it, together with architectural maps and drawings. (I’m in an AONB, and didn’t want to risk possible objections & repercussions further down the line. Neighbours advised me just to go ahead without mentioning it to the Council because they’d almost certainly say no, but I’d have been living in a ticking timebomb!) Planning By Design have now sent me the Council’s thumbs up to go ahead. I’m on cloud nine. They’re a fantastic team – so professional, as well as patient and good-humoured, and know just what to do and how to do it. I’ll recommend them to anyone wanting to carry out works to their property with a peaceful mind rather than just hoping for the best!!!

Amy Ralph

August 21, 2026

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This is our first big home project and we had no clue where to start, or of the process. PBD helped us from the beginning to do the neccessary checks that what we wanted to do was possible, did our drawings and plans for us, and even did the application to the council which went on to get accepted first time. The whole process was made to feel 'smooth' and took all stress away from us, knowing that all steps were being undertaken in the right way which was what ultimately led to our application getting accepted so quickly as they did everything to the correct requirements of our council. We would not hesitate to recommend on to others, and if we were to do any further projects we will be sure to use again. Thank you to all involved.

Henry Agbebo

August 13, 2026

I am very pleased with the professional service I received from Planning By Design. They managed my dropped kerb planning application efficiently and kept me informed throughout the process. Their knowledge, guidance and attention to detail made everything straightforward and stress-free. Most importantly, my application was approved. I would happily recommend Planning By Design to anyone seeking reliable and professional planning support.