We are a RIBA Chartered Architectural and Planning practice based in Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds providing a full range of Architectural and Planning Services to the Residential, Commercial and Educational sectors. Our team is creative and professional and we pride ourselves on providing all our clients with the best advice and designs whatever the project.
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2 customer reviews
Tobias
Architectural Services
Contacted me swiftly. Had great ideas I hadn't thought of. Exactly what I wanted. Already saved me time and money.
Craig Weymouth
Christopher Stanley Architecture & Planning Ltd. have been a great support and help to Persimmon Homes East Wales over the years on various residential & mixed use projects. They have always provided invaluable advice and sorted out numerous issues for us, overcoming these with cost effective but practical design solutions. From dealing with planning consultants, structural engineers, warrenty providers and our site team in order to acheive the desired outcome. Nothing is ever too much trouble. They have been our go to company for our bespoke apartment design and mixed use projects for many years and we'll continue to do so. More...
What do you love most about your job?
The ability to create! whether it be inside outside, being able to listen to our clients and present imaginative and creative concepts/ideas.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The early part of our careers as employees highlighted the wrong motivations/drivers that a lot of businesses put first. It inspired us to create a company that puts the clients and the designs before anything else - better for the client, design and the environment.
Why should our clients choose you?
We are a small team of friendly but innovative and highly skilled individuals, all who have a vested interest in the business. We are client focused and care about what we design whatever the budget or location.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We can provide most services online and in some cases this can be achieved with little fuss. However, experience tells us that visiting our projects and having face to face interaction is key to understanding not only what the client wants but the local area and the context of what’s trying to be achieved.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All of the team have access to a range of online meeting platforms and equipment, however even with online provision any quality company will need to visit site for photographs, context and eventually a survey. Under these circumstances all of our team utilise a full range of PPE, gloves, masks, aprons etc, we would always recommend that only one person visit site and that all appropriate guidelines are strictly followed.
Architectural Design
Developed through a series of sketches and roughs to help us meet your expectations and requirements, then through to completed/presentational designs to support an Application for Planning.
Whether it be an extension, individual building or a development we have the experience and skills to create something special.
Scheme Design
Preparation of feasibility designs for your project; these may be simple thumbnail sketches to indicate what might be possible or fully informative sketches showing house type, scale, location, garaging, parking provisions and highway network layouts.
Our design service can includes preparing site layouts indicating the house types plotted in context with each other and how they might fit within existing developments. Our layout design work reflects our detailed knowledge of spatial standards, highway/pedestrian layouts, public and private amenity and where necessary incorporates specific design requirements of the Client, Local Authority or other controlling bodies.
Preparation of Design and Access Statements for applications if required and we are able to act as Lead Design Consultants, where other specialist designers are involved.
Planning Advice
Years of experience enable us to give you the right advice on Planning in your local area, whether it be statutory requirements or policy guidance to ensure that you have the best chance when it comes to your application.
Planning Applications
Preparation of information to required for a Planning Application Including:
Location Plans .
Existing & Proposed Site Plans .
Housetype Floor Plans & Elevations .
Design & Access Statements .
Preparation & submission of Application forms .
Act as your Agent and manage the Application.
Construction Drawings
Preparation of fully dimensioned and annotated:
Plans
Sections
Elevations
Schedules
Building Regulations Drawings
Preparation of information to required for a Building Regulations Application Including (but not limited to):
Plans .
Sections .
Elevations .
Schedules .
Statutory Notes & Specifications.
Building Regulation Applications
Preparation & submission of Building Regulations Application Forms.
We can act as your Agent and manage the Application.
Construction Specifications
Preparation of fully detailed Construction Specification for your Surveyor , Builder or Contractor to price and Construct your project successfully.
CGI Visualisation
Preparation of high quality/photo realistic Computer Generated Images to assist in The Planning/Sales Process of your Project/Site.
