A-B-D-S
ARCHITECTURE - BUILDING - DESIGN - STUDIO
Local and Expert Planning and Design Services Just Tailored to Your Project Needs
A-B-D-S delivers strategic architectural design and planning consultancy for residential and commercial developments across the United Kingdom.
Our approach blends technical precision with a deep understanding of local planning procedures, enabling clients to progress confidently from initial concept to formal approval. We support both first-time applicants and seasoned developers seeking streamlined, compliant solutions.
Whether it's a residential extension, a new-build scheme, or an interior adaptation for change of use, our team provides expert guidance, technical documentation, and ongoing support. We specialise in navigating planning applications efficiently, reducing delays, and ensuring each proposal aligns with current regulatory and urban planning standards throughout the UK.
"Robust design is key to a successful planning application."
Do your project with us
At A-B-D-S, every project begins with a distinct vision and is shaped through tailored precision.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or repetitive design templates. Each client receives a meticulously detailed specification, crafted to exceed expectations and meet the unique demands of their development.
Our team brings extensive expertise in architectural design and planning across both residential and commercial sectors. Our portfolio includes interior refurbishments, home extensions, annexes, loft and garage conversions, short-term rental properties, mixed-use developments, and bespoke new-build schemes.
we specialise in creating spaces that reflect individuality, functionality, and refined aesthetics. We reject generic approaches and fleeting design trends—at A-B-D-S, every project is a statement of identity. We want our clients to feel proud of the environment they’re shaping.
Planning Services
We provide expert guidance in the preparation, management, and submission of planning applications for architectural projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, technical efficiency, and strategic support at every stage.
Pre-Planning Advice
Find Out Whether Your Project is Viable
Our expert planning consultants will assess your proposal, review the applicable planning policies, and examine the relevant planning history to determine its feasibility.
Permitted Development
Does Your Project Qualify as Permitted Development?
Certain projects that fall under permitted development rights may still require prior approval from the local planning authority, even if they meet the permitted criteria.
Planning Permission
What’s Required to Submit a Planning Application?
At A-B-D-S, we guide you through every stage of the process. Our planning team identifies the specific requirements for your project, prepares the necessary technical documentation, and handles the submission to the local authority—ensuring a smooth and well-managed application.
Planning Appeal
Need to Challenge a Planning Decision?
A-B-D-S provides full support throughout the appeal process. Our team will assess your case, prepare the necessary documentation, and manage the submission to the Planning Inspectorate—ensuring a clear and well-structured approach.
Portfolio
Loft Conversion
Garage Conversion
Change of Use
Extension
New Build
Outbuilding
Feasability
Loft
Conversion
We transform underused attic spaces into characterful, liveable solutions. A loft conversion enhances your home without altering its footprint—bringing in light, functionality, and added value. At A-B-D-S, each design balances technical precision with emotional resonance, tailored to both context and client.
Converting a garage into a liveable space is an efficient way to expand your home without major construction. Whether it becomes a bedroom, studio, or family room, this type of intervention enhances functionality, makes better use of existing space, and can significantly increase property value.
Garage
Conversion
Change of
Use
Change of use enables a property to be repurposed for new functions, unlocking its potential within legal and planning frameworks. Whether converting a commercial unit into a residence or an office into a cultural space, the process demands thorough technical assessment and careful navigation of regulations and approvals.
A home extension offers additional living space without the need to relocate, adapting the property to evolving family or functional needs. Whether ground-level, side, or upward, this type of intervention enhances everyday comfort, makes better use of the plot, and can significantly increase property value.
Extension
OutBuilding
Outbuildings are detached structures within a property, designed for specific uses such as studios, workshops, guest accommodation, or storage. Their design must meet both functional and planning criteria, blending seamlessly with the surroundings and adding value to the overall residential setting.
A new build starts from scratch, offering the opportunity to design spaces fully tailored to the user’s needs and the surrounding context. This process allows for the integration of sustainable solutions, energy efficiency, and a cohesive aesthetic from the outset—ensuring long-term functionality, comfort, and value.
New Build
We craft the blueprints for success. Our architectural feasibility design is an exercise in precision, dedicated to maximizing your project's financial yield through intelligent, space-maximizing solutions. We unite the necessity of superior profitability with the desire for exceptional design and enduring elegance, ensuring every investment achieves its most distinguished and profitable form.
