This project focused on converting part of an existing office building within a Conservation Area into a new dwelling, while retaining space for the original offices. It builds on a previously approved scheme that included new windows and door openings, to allow sufficient daylight into the new dwelling as required for a permitted development conversion.  Careful negotiation with the Conservation Officer paid dividends!   Do you have an office building that is surplus to requ

It was wonderful to bring together friends and colleagues from across the property world for some gentle networking and learning about the latest planning news and the history of our Tudor period office.   Adam Hieke gave guests a guided tour, revealing the secrets of oak framed construction, the origin of the terms “top dog” and “under dog” and showing off the apotropaic marks we revealed at Halloween!   A special thank you to our guest speaker, Geoff Douglass of Pelham Plan

After a journey of nearly 2½ years, we’re delighted to share that planning approval has been granted for three new homes in Surrey. This project is a great example of perseverance and collaboration. The original scheme was refused in June 2023 and the appeal dismissed in 2024. The scheme focused on unlocking the potential of a generous plot and transforming a single dwelling with a large garden into three thoughtfully designed homes. We worked closely with Pelham Planning

Last week, our clients James & Clare Platt, Nicholls Construction (main contractor), and our very own Dan Burton attended the Guildford Design Awards, where we were proud to receive a commendation certificate for one of our barn conversion designs. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life!   The Guildford Design Awards, jointly organised by The Guildford Society and Guildford Borough Council, take place every two years to celebrate outstanding arc

ISO 9001 isn’t just an internationally recognised quality management standard; it’s a recognition of our dedication to providing the best service possible to our clients.   The ISO 9001 framework reflects our commitment to:   Consistency Reliability Continuous Improvement   Well done to all the team for their hard work in maintaining such high standards.   #iso9001 #nyesaunders #architecture #surrey

This Halloween, we’re celebrating the spooky side of architecture! Did you know that many historic buildings hide apotropaic marks, mysterious carvings once believed to ward off spirits? 🧙‍♀️✨   The image shows extensive taper burns discovered in an attic space during a recent site visit. These ancient symbols could be seen as the original architectural “security systems,” offering protection from the spectral forces.   For those joining our gathering next month with Pelham

Adam getting some hands on CPD lime pointing with conservation stone and mortar specialists Anstey and Stone Ltd.    If you have a heritage project and need an architect who really understands how to conserve historic buildings, do get in touch.   #NyeSaunders #CPD #History #Conservation#Heritage #Architecture

Prior approval for agricultural buildings needn’t be a painful process.  We recently secured priorapproval for two new agricultural storage barns for a client near Horsham.  If you need help with agricultural permitted development give us a call.   #PermittedDevelopment #PriorApproval #AgriculturalDevelopment #NyeSaunders #Architecture

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Scaffolding is now down as we near the final stages of roof repairs on this Grade II* listed school building.   The project has focused...

This week’s sketchbook entry gives a glimpse into our approach to a recent successful planning application for a master plan project. The...

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We’re delighted to have supported a successful planning application for the thoughtful reconfiguration and extension of a much-loved...

We are delighted to be able to bring you these stunning images of this recently completed new home in the grounds of our client’s home in...

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A glimpse behind the scenes — one of our recent concept sketches fresh from the Nye Saunders drawing board.   #sketch #nyesaunders...