
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 award for innovation and excellence in architectural and town planning.
This honour celebrates outstanding achievement across quality, sustainability, client service, and innovation. After a rigorous judging process involving over 90,000 businesses and professionals, Planning By Design stood out for our continued growth, pioneering design processes, and client-centred ethos that consistently delivers 5-star results nationwide.
Our journey from a small, ambitious team to a multi-award-winning national firm has been defined by dedication, teamwork, and innovation. With more than 800 planning approvals, over 420 client reviews, averaging 4.6/5*, and a growing nationwide presence, this latest accolade reaffirms our position as one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted planning and architectural consultancies. We’re equally proud of our environmental commitment, having partnered with TreeApp to plant over 20,000 trees on behalf of our customers, showcasing our dedication to sustainability and protecting the planet.
“This award reflects the tireless effort and creativity of our team,” said Grant Singlehurst-Ward, Managing Director of Planning By Design. “Seven awards in just three years is an incredible achievement- it’s proof of what’s possible when innovation, collaboration, and client trust come together.”

Winners of the
Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2025/26 will be featured in the annual publication distributed worldwide to business leaders, professionals, and industry networks, showcasing the very best in architecture, design, and consultancy excellence.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and dedicated team for making achievements like this possible. Your continued trust inspires us to push boundaries, embrace sustainability, and deliver exceptional projects for communities across the UK.
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