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 the prestigious International Elite 100 Awards.

This international recognition highlights Planning By Design’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality architectural design and planning consultancy services across the UK, helping clients move projects forward with confidence and clarity.

For Planning By Design, the award marks another important milestone in the company’s journey as a trusted UK planning consultancy, supporting homeowners, businesses, landowners, and property developers in navigating the complexities of the UK planning system.

Recognising Global Excellence in Business

The awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership, highlighting businesses that consistently deliver exceptional results while setting new benchmarks within their sectors.

The programme is designed to spotlight organisations that demonstrate the ability to lead from the front and pursue excellence in their field. Through a rigorous merit-driven selection process, the awards ensure that recipients are recognised for genuine achievement and measurable impact.

Winners are also featured in the International Elite 100 publication, which is circulated globally to business leaders, professionals, and industry networks.

A Growing Reputation Built on Results and Sustainability

Today, Planning By Design has achieved:

• 900+ planning approvals secured
• 8 industry awards
• More than 470 client reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5 stars
• 24,000 trees planted in partnership with Treeapp

These milestones reflect the company’s commitment to delivering successful outcomes for clients while maintaining high standards of service and professional expertise.

Since its early beginnings, Planning By Design has expanded into a national consultancy with a team of architects, chartered town planners, and support specialists working across the UK.

The team works closely with clients to understand project objectives and provide honest advice on feasibility, planning requirements, and the most effective route through the planning process.

Supporting Global Reforestation Through Treeapp

Planning By Design was created with a strong environmental conscience. From the outset, the company recognised that planning and design cannot be separated from wider questions around climate impact, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

That is why Planning By Design works in partnership with Treeapp, funding tree-planting projects around the world for every project completed.

Importantly, this initiative comes at no extra cost to clients, as the company funds the tree planting directly.

In just four years, this partnership has resulted in 24,000 trees planted and counting, helping support reforestation efforts and restore ecosystems in regions where trees have the greatest environmental benefit.

This initiative reflects Planning By Design’s belief that responsible design and planning should contribute positively to the environment, helping balance development with long-term sustainability.

Helping Clients Navigate the UK Planning System

The UK planning system can be complex, and many projects require expert guidance to ensure applications are prepared correctly and meet local authority requirements.

Planning By Design supports clients by providing clear, professional advice and managing planning applications from initial concept through to submission.

Whether a client is exploring a house extension, a new build development, a commercial project, or a change of use, Planning By Design works to ensure that proposals are carefully prepared and aligned with relevant planning policies.

The team’s experience working with planning authorities across the UK helps clients understand requirements early and ensures applications are professionally prepared.

A Reflection of the Team’s Commitment

Winning this award reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaborative approach of the entire Planning By Design team.

Architects, chartered town planners, and support staff work together to deliver clear advice, high-quality design work, and carefully prepared planning applications.

The company’s continued growth, strong client feedback, and expanding project portfolio demonstrate the trust that homeowners, businesses, landowners and developers place in Planning By Design.

Start Your Project with Expert Planning Advice

With more than 900 planning approvals, multiple industry awards, and hundreds of positive client reviews, Planning By Design continues to help homeowners, businesses, landowners and developers navigate the planning process with confidence.

Whether you are considering a home extension, new build project, commercial development, or change of use, expert planning and design advice at an early stage can make a significant difference to the success of a project.

Contact our multi-award-winning team at Planning By Design today for a free, no-obligation consultation.