New build developers need more than designs — they need certainty. We provide strategic, value-driven architecture & planning that streamlines delivery, reduces risk, and builds lasting assets.
Empty Plots. Full Potential.
Design & planning that deliver value, not just planning permission.
With new-builds, every decision matters. There’s no existing structure to work around—but that freedom comes with pressure to get it right from the start. As planning and design architects, that spcecilise in new developments, we don’t just aim for planning approval—we design with long-term value in mind.
We look beyond compliance to create developments that work harder: optimising layouts, balancing density with liveability, and future-proofing assets for evolving needs. Every element—from massing to unit mix—is shaped by the site and driven by your commercial goals.
Whether you’re pursuing residential, mixed-use, or larger schemes, we bring planning insight and technical design together under one roof—so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and a plan that holds up all the way to delivery.
From Potential to Project-Ready
End-to-end planning & design support with a integrated team.
Designing a new-build scheme from the ground up is full of moving parts—but with the right team, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We manage every stage of the process under one roof, combining smart strategy with precise technical delivery to keep your project clear, focused, and firmly on track.
From the earliest appraisals to detailed design packages, our in-house team works collaboratively to simplify complexity and reduce risk. We help you make informed decisions faster, navigate planning with confidence, and move seamlessly from drawings to delivery—always with your commercial objectives front and centre.
How we help with new-builds:
Site appraisals and feasibility studies
Strategic planning advice and submission
Design for residential and mixed-use schemes
Massing, layout, and unit mix optimisation
Full planning applications and supporting documents
Technical design and Building Regulations drawings
The process
From concept to construction
Feasibility & site appraisal
Every successful development starts with a solid understanding of the site. We begin by assessing the land, local planning policy, site constraints, and development potential.
This stage includes initial client consultation, site visits, and high-level feasibility studies to determine what’s possible.
Concept design & layout planning
With the brief and site context defined, we develop initial concept designs. This includes massing studies, indicative layouts, and architectural sketches that explore form, orientation, and spatial arrangement.
Our aim is to establish a strong design direction that reflects your vision and responds to the site.
Planning design & submission
We progress the concept into a detailed planning package suitable for submission.
This includes developed floor plans, elevations, 3D visuals, and Design & Access Statements where required.
We liaise with local authorities and consultants, ensuring the proposal meets all planning requirements and policies.
Technical design & coordination
Once planning permission is secured, we produce the technical drawings and specifications required for construction and building regulations approval.
We coordinate with structural engineers, energy consultants, and other specialists to deliver fully detailed, build-ready information.
Construction support & delivery
During the construction phase, we provide ongoing design support and site coordination as needed.
This can include responding to contractor queries, reviewing shop drawings, and carrying out site inspections to ensure the design intent is maintained throughout the build.
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Why Commercial Shift?
New-builds are a blank canvas, but real success takes more than great design. We don’t just draw schemes, we help shape the commercial story behind your development project.
Our multidisciplinary team works as one, handling everything from early feasibility and planning strategy to detailed design and technical delivery. Whether you’re building residential units, mixed-use schemes, or large-scale housing developments, we move fast to unlock potential, navigate policy, and deliver proposals that meet both market demand and commercial targets.
No handovers. No delays. Just joined-up thinking from start to finish.
This isn’t about getting a scheme through planning at any cost, it’s about designing intelligently from the outset. We strike the right balance between design quality, planning efficiency, and long-term value, making every square metre work harder.
