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 UK at the prestigious BUILD Architecture Awards 2026.

This award celebrates excellence in architectural design, town planning, innovation and client service, recognising organisations that continue to raise standards within the built environment sector.

For Planning By Design, this latest recognition reflects years of continuous investment in architectural excellence, town planning expertise and innovative technology designed to improve the client experience.

While we are incredibly proud to receive this award, we also see it as recognition of something much bigger — our commitment to continually improving the way clients experience the planning and design process.

Planning By Design by the Numbers

Our latest industry recognition reflects years of continued investment in professional expertise, innovation and client success.

• 🏆 10 Industry Awards
• ✅ 900+ Planning Approvals
• ⭐ 470+ Client Reviews (4.6/5 Average Rating)
• 🌳 26,000+ Trees Planted Through Our Partnership with Treeapp
• 🤖 AI-Powered Innovation
• 💻 Secure Client Portal
• 🏡 Planning By Design Marketplace

National Recognition for Architectural Design and Town Planning Excellence

Receiving the title of Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026 UK marks another important milestone in Planning By Design’s journey.

Awards are more than a celebration of success. They provide independent recognition of a company’s commitment to professional standards, innovation and the value it delivers to its clients.

This latest achievement reflects years of continuous development, investment and refinement across every area of our business — from architectural design and town planning expertise to digital innovation, customer experience and sustainability.

As the planning industry continues to evolve, we remain committed to evolving with it.

A Word from Our Founder

“Winning Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026 UK is an incredible honour for everyone at Planning By Design.

What makes me most proud isn’t simply receiving another award — it’s what that award represents. Over the past few years we’ve continually invested in improving the experience we offer our clients through professional expertise, digital innovation, education and customer service.

From launching our Client Portal and developing the Planning By Design Marketplace to investing in AI-powered solutions and expanding our educational resources, we’ve always believed innovation should make planning simpler, clearer and more accessible.

This award recognises the dedication of our entire team, and we’d like to thank every client who has trusted us to be part of their planning journey.”

— Grant Singlehurst-Ward, Founder & Managing Director, Planning By Design

More Than an Award: Why Innovation Matters

Planning By Design has never viewed innovation as simply adopting new technology.

Instead, innovation means continually finding better ways to support our clients, simplify complex planning processes and provide a service that is transparent, responsive and easy to navigate.

Every investment we make is guided by one question:

How will this improve the client experience?

Whether that’s introducing new digital tools, improving communication, creating educational resources or developing AI-powered solutions, our objective remains the same — helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.

How AI Is Enhancing the Planning Experience

At Planning By Design, we see AI as a tool that supports professional expertise rather than replacing it.

Our investment in AI focuses on improving efficiency, increasing accessibility and providing clients with faster access to useful information.

One example is Aisha, our AI-powered assistant, designed to provide instant guidance and support whenever clients need it.

Alongside Aisha, we continue to explore new AI-powered technologies that improve communication, streamline internal workflows and help create a more efficient planning experience.

By combining innovative technology with experienced architects and chartered town planners, we are creating a consultancy that embraces the future while maintaining the professional standards our clients expect.

Creating a Better Client Experience

That philosophy led to the development of our secure Client Portal, giving clients one central location to manage every stage of their project.

Through the portal, clients can securely access project documents, monitor progress, communicate directly with our team and stay informed throughout the planning process.

By improving transparency and communication, the Client Portal helps remove uncertainty and gives clients greater confidence throughout their planning journey.

Innovation is only valuable when it genuinely improves the client experience, and our Client Portal is an important example of that commitment.

Unlocking Development Opportunities Through the Planning By Design Marketplace

The Planning By Design Marketplace has been developed to help connect buyers, sellers, developers and landowners with sites that have genuine development potential.

Whether a property already benefits from planning permission, has received positive pre-application advice or requires further planning input, the Marketplace provides a unique platform for bringing together opportunities and expertise.

Combined with our planning knowledge, architectural services and planning appraisal expertise, the Marketplace represents another step towards a more connected and efficient planning ecosystem.

It is another example of how Planning By Design continues to invest in practical innovation that delivers real value for clients.

Award-Winning Expertise Backed by Results

Over the years, Planning By Design has successfully secured more than 900 planning approvals across a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout the United Kingdom.

Every planning application presents its own challenges, and our growing portfolio reflects the breadth and depth of our experience. From house extensions and loft conversions to replacement dwellings, listed buildings, commercial developments, rural projects and complex planning applications, our multidisciplinary team has helped clients unlock the full potential of their properties.

Our portfolio is more than a collection of successful projects — it demonstrates our ability to combine creative architectural design with practical planning expertise to achieve positive outcomes across a wide range of developments.

Explore our portfolio of over 900 approved planning projects.

Sharing Knowledge Beyond Our Projects

Planning permission can often feel confusing and overwhelming, particularly for homeowners and first-time developers. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in creating one of the UK’s most comprehensive free online planning resources.

Through our regularly updated blogs, planning guides and FAQs, alongside educational YouTube videos, we aim to explain complex planning topics in plain English, helping people better understand their options before beginning a project.

By making expert planning advice more accessible, we hope to empower property owners to make informed decisions and avoid common planning mistakes.

Education has become an important part of our mission, helping improve understanding of the planning system beyond the projects we work on directly.

Supporting Sustainability Through Treeapp

Planning By Design is proud to continue its partnership with Treeapp, funding tree planting projects around the world for every completed project at no additional cost to our clients.

Together, we are helping support global reforestation initiatives, biodiversity and long-term environmental sustainability.

While planning and development naturally shape the built environment, we believe responsible businesses should also contribute positively to the natural environment wherever possible.

Why We Were Recognised

Receiving the title of Architectural Design & Town Planning Consultancy of the Year 2026 UK reflects far more than a single achievement.

It recognises the combination of expertise, innovation and client-focused service that continues to define Planning By Design.

Our continued investment includes:

• Award-winning architectural design
• Chartered town planning expertise
• More than 900 planning approvals
• AI-powered innovation, including Aisha
• Secure Client Portal
• Planning By Design Marketplace
• Extensive portfolio of approved projects
• Educational blogs, FAQs and YouTube resources
• Sustainability initiatives through Treeapp
• Hundreds of positive client reviews
• A commitment to continually improving the client experience

Together, these investments demonstrate our long-term vision of creating a modern architectural design and town planning consultancy that combines professional expertise with innovation, technology and exceptional customer service.

Continuing to Raise the Standard

Planning By Design will continue investing in innovation, AI, digital technology and client-focused services while expanding our educational resources and developing new ways to simplify the planning and design process.

As the planning industry continues to evolve, so will we.

Our ambition is to remain at the forefront of architectural design and town planning by combining outstanding professional expertise with innovative technology that delivers genuine value for our clients.

We would like to thank every client, partner and member of the Planning By Design team for being part of this journey. Your trust and support continue to inspire us to raise the standard every day.

Start Your Project with an Award-Winning Team

Whether you’re planning a home extension, a new build, a commercial development or exploring the development potential of a site, our award-winning team of architects and chartered town planners is here to help.

Contact Planning By Design today for a free, no-obligation consultation and discover how our expertise, innovation and client-focused approach can help bring your project to life.