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Welcome to our blog — a place we share insights, knowledge, and lessons learned, while helping you on your property journey and getting to know us better.

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Turning a Planning Refusal into a Planning Approval

A site in Leamington Spa. A derelict bungalow. Two previous planning refusals from another Architect. We went back to basics, redesigned the scheme from the ground up, and secured permission for two high-quality four-bedroom homes. A planning refusal isn't a forever refusal and here's why.

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Using Permitted Development to Unlock Rural Sites

A derelict farm outside a village settlement boundary. Large, ugly agricultural sheds. Here's how we unlocked it through a multi-stage planning strategy and permitted development rights — and what it could mean for your site.

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