Celebrating Our 4th Award: IE100 Architectural & Planning Consultancy of the Year 2025

Key Highlights

• Celebrating Our Third Prestigious Award: IE100 Architectural & Planning Consultancy of the Year 2025.
• Awarded ‘Architecture Firm of the Year 2024/25’ for the second consecutive year.
• Awarded ‘Most Innovative Architectural and Town Planning Consultancy’ for 2025, marking our third industry accolade.
• Record Planning Approvals: Secured over 718 planning approvals, with a further 900+ pending a decision soon.
• Exceptional Client Reviews: A customer-centric approach has helped us secure over 400 reviews with an average rating of 4.6/5*.
• Environmental Leadership: Planted over 17 600 trees on behalf of our customers in partnership with TreeApp, highlighting our steadfast dedication to sustainability and the environment.

We are thrilled to announce another outstanding achievement for Planning By Design! Our firm has proudly been recognised as the “Architectural & Planning Consultancy of the Year – UK” at the International Elite 100 (IE100) Awards 2025. This significant award reaffirms our ongoing commitment to innovation, exceptional client service, and leadership within the architectural and planning industry.

This award follows our recent recognition as ‘Architecture Firm of the Year 2024/25’, an honour we proudly received for the second consecutive year. Additionally, earlier this year we were named ‘Most Innovative Architectural and Town Planning Consultancy’, marking our third significant industry accolade and further reinforcing our reputation for pioneering and innovative solutions.

A Dedicated Team Delivering Outstanding Results

This latest recognition at the IE100 Awards is a testament to the innovative spirit, professionalism, and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated daily by our growing team. Driven by a shared commitment to client success, our diverse team—including architects, planners, customer service specialists, and operations professionals—ensures comprehensive, tailored support for every client and project.

Their unwavering dedication has led to remarkable outcomes, securing over 718 successful planning approvals, with a further 900+ applications currently pending. This success is further reflected in exceptional client satisfaction: our customer-centric approach has earned us over 400 client reviews, maintaining an outstanding average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

At Planning By Design, each accolade further motivates our team to elevate standards and consistently deliver innovative, client-focused solutions, reinforcing our position as industry leaders in architectural and town planning services.

A Greener Future with Every Project

Sustainability is fundamental to our philosophy and integral to every project we undertake. Through our ongoing partnership with TreeApp, we’ve proudly planted over 17,600 trees on behalf of our clients, directly contributing to global reforestation efforts and positively impacting communities and ecosystems around the world. This significant milestone symbolises our steadfast commitment not only to exceptional architectural design and planning but also to responsible environmental stewardship, ensuring a healthier, greener planet for future generations.

Embracing the Future of Innovation

Our strategic embrace of AI technology continues to transform our capabilities, enabling us to deliver faster, more precise, and cost-effective services. A key element in our AI strategy is Aisa, our dedicated AI-powered assistant, available 24/7 to provide seamless, round-the-clock support. Aisa exemplifies our innovative approach, significantly enhancing overall customer experience and streamlining communications to ensure exceptional service at any time of day or night.

Gratitude and a Vision for the Future

We extend heartfelt thanks to our exceptional team, valued clients, and trusted partners. Your continuous support has been instrumental to our success.

Looking ahead, our commitment remains unwavering: to be at the forefront of architectural and planning excellence, continuing to set benchmarks, exceed expectations, and forge a brighter, greener future.

Thank you again to the IE100 Awards for recognising our efforts—we’re excited for what lies ahead!