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Creating the Perfect Home Office

Maybe you’ve just started working from home. Or maybe you want some space in which to organise your life without the kids knocking everything out of the way. Whatever your goal, chances are creating the perfect home office seems a […]

27th March 2020

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Architectural Technology · News · Urbanist Architecture

Architecture at Distance

As you know by now, with the continuing COVID-19 situation, neither our clients nor our staff can come into our offices here in London. But the Urbanist Architecture team are still busy designing buildings, preparing planning applications, doing feasibility studies… […]

23rd March 2020

Architectural Design · Planning Permission · Urban Design

Backland Development: Planning Permission for building in your garden

If you’re thinking about getting planning permission for backland development – what most people would think of as building in a garden – you’re not alone. Recent research suggests 2019 was a boom year for backland and infill developments. Nearly […]

25th February 2020

Property Development

The Ultimate Guide: A Joint Venture in Property Development

Isn’t it a frustrating feeling when you find the perfect development opportunity, and then you find out it’s just out of your reach financially? You feel you’ve got the skills, the passion and the commitment to make the development the […]

18th February 2020

Architectural Design · Home Extension

Why is Building a Kitchen Extension So Popular in London?

Given the kitchen’s status as the central hub of the home, a place where friends and family ties get closer over breakfast, tea, a quick snack, luxurious lunches or decadent dinners, it makes sense for this space to be an […]

17th February 2020

Home Extension · Home Renovation

How to Get Planning Permission for a Ground Floor Flat Extension

With the increase in stamp duty, London residents have preferred home improvement to moving house. This is because, with the right extension, homeowners can get the space they need without having to go through the stressful (and expensive) process of […]

16th February 2020

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Getting Planning Permission for Side Extensions on Semi-Detached Houses

When done right, getting planning permission for side extensions on your semi-detached house can greatly improve the quality of your home and the value of your property, providing you with more space and an optimal layout. However, with a semi-detached house (or […]

16th February 2020

Loft Conversion

L-Shaped Dormer: Designing L Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion the Right Way

Adding an L shaped dormer loft conversion is one of the best ways to increasing the space and value of your property, whether you wish to extend the house for your growing family or to create some extra income. L-Shaped […]

16th February 2020

Planning Permission

How to get Planning Permission on Agricultural Land

Whether you are out to find agricultural land, trade sites with planning, or build your own developments to sell or to rent – what you will learn on this blog post is fundamental to understanding how getting planning permission on […]

16th February 2020

Planning Permission

Planning Application Process Infographic: How to Get Planning Permission

Wondering about the planning application process? If you’re having a hard time understanding the planning application process — worry no more! We know that the planning system can seem like a total labyrinth with all its stages and steps, so […]

15th February 2020