Month: January 2026

Planning a house extension? With property prices remaining high, many homeowners choose to improve and extend rather than move. Extension costs can vary significantly depending on the size, specification, location, structural complexity and level of professional input required.

Before setting a construction budget, it is useful to define the scope of work, obtain an architectural design and understand likely planning, technical and consultant requirements. Our residential architecture service and design and build service can help establish a clearer route from early design through construction.

Getting your planning permission rejected can be frustrating, especially after investing time and money into a residential project. But a refusal does not necessarily mean the project is over. Understanding the reasons for refusal and the available next steps can help you decide whether to revise, resubmit or pursue another route.

London’s planning system can be complex, but early analysis usually improves decision-making. If you are reviewing a refusal or planning a new application, our planning service and pre-planning advice can help assess the proposal before the next submission.

Energy-efficient home improvements can reduce running costs while making a property more comfortable throughout the year. The best results usually come from considering insulation, glazing, ventilation, heating, orientation and the wider renovation strategy together rather than as isolated upgrades.

For clients planning substantial improvements, our residential architecture service can integrate energy-conscious design into a wider renovation, while our technical design service helps coordinate the regulatory and construction information.

Architectural consultancy can shape the route from an early idea to a coordinated, buildable project. The right support can help clients make better decisions around design, planning, technical requirements, consultants, procurement and construction.

ANDS Architecture provides architectural services for private residential and development projects, with additional support through planning, technical design and design and build where appropriate.