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Planning advice

Most of our team have worked as local authority planners, so we know exactly how to get you planning permission.

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Design

We live to be creative. So, we’re absolutely dedicated to giving you the best new home possible – from how it looks to how it works.

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Planning permission

Our team will prepare your entire submission and manage the planning process from start to finish until permission is granted.

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Building regulations

Before your builders start, we will prepare the necessary technical drawings to ensure your house is safe and legally compliant.

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Our happy client reviews

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Here’s what our lovely clients have to say

We’re now living in our dream house

We originally paid local architectural designers £7,000.00, only to have our application refused! During our first meeting, James suggested a number of revisions and redesigned the entire scheme. Planning permission has now been granted. Couldn’t be happier with the service we received.

– James Barnett

The whole team did a fantastic job

We spoke to lots of local designers but chose ADARA because their planners have worked for the council and know the policies inside out. We were kept updated throughout the whole process and have just been granted approval.

– Ben Teichman

Quick and efficient service

The team successfully obtained planning permission for a conversion of a listed building to 9 flats, new row of 3 terraced houses and a separate block of 9 flats. Our planner had a very good relationship with local authority and also played a vital part in reducing our affordable housing contribution.

– Andrew Philips

Highly Experienced Team

Dominic and his team are tremendous. They guided me through the design and planning process for my new extension which went like a breeze thanks to a highly experienced team. The final design went beyond what we’d envisaged. Week by week my husband and I change our minds about what our favourite features are.

– Beth McClean

Our Extensions Are Incredible

From the outset our architect Alexandra was really creative and enthusiastic, and great at problem solving. We were updated and informed throughout, and the design and planning process was seamless. Our new extensions look incredible. Thank you Adara!

– Gordon Carver

Amazing 3D Designs

Our favourite part of working with Adara was the fact all our designs were created in 3D which gave us such a good idea of what the spaces would look like before they were ever built. We were also kept updated of progress thought the entire process. We will 100% be calling Dominic the next time we ever move.

– Katie Bailey

Surpassed Our Expectations

What impressed us most about the design process was that Paul spent a lot of time getting to understand exactly what we wanted before putting pen to paper. He also designed different options for us to explore. This was a major investment in our future, and Adara managed and delivered it beautifully.

– Amy Matthews

Great Planning Advice

We have just had a very positive experience with Adara and can’t recommend them highly enough; absolutely spot-on advice with regard to planning consultancy. The plans did more than meet our brief – they surpassed what we thought was possible. This will not be the last time we work with Adara.

– John Barber

A Truly Collaborative Process

We chose Adara because their in-house planners previously worked as senior planning officers in our area. The process was truly collaborative, and our incredible plans were prepared and submitted before the agreed deadline. We also loved the fact they are one of the few architectural practices to do design in 3D.

– Adrian Gillespie

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Our design and planning articles

Got a question? We have a blog that’s sure to answer it

Extensions

House extensions: The Ultimate Guide

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Planning Permission

Permitted Development vs Planning Permission

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Extensions

Semi-detached House Extensions: A Comprehensive Guide

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Extensions

House extensions: The Ultimate Guide

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Planning Permission

Permitted Development vs Planning Permission

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Extensions

Semi-detached House Extensions: A Comprehensive Guide

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Our design and planning services

Our services

Discover more about…

Planning advice

Design

Planning permission

Building regulations

Our happy client reviews

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our lovely clients have to say

We’re now living in our dream house

The whole team did a fantastic job

Quick and efficient service

Highly Experienced Team

Our Extensions Are Incredible

Amazing 3D Designs

Surpassed Our Expectations

Great Planning Advice

A Truly Collaborative Process

Our design and planning articles

Got a question? We have a blog that’s sure to answer it

House extensions: The Ultimate Guide

Permitted Development vs Planning Permission

Semi-detached House Extensions: A Comprehensive Guide

House extensions: The Ultimate Guide

Permitted Development vs Planning Permission

Semi-detached House Extensions: A Comprehensive Guide

Turn that extension idea into an extension reality

But don’t just take our word for it.
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Turn that extension idea
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