Planning permission

Planning applications fees are changing soon. Encouraging clients and potential clients to act soon to get their planning applications submitted before the pricing changes come into effect on April 1st 2025

Planning Applications Fees are Changing Soon | Method Studio

Planning Applications Fees are Changing Soon

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Method Studio Architects secured planning approval for a home extension in Chelmsford, Essex, overcoming massing concerns and refining design.

Home Extension & Planning in Chelmsford | Method Studio 

Chelmsford, Essex

working from home

Method Studio Architects embraces remote work, using video calls and daily team check-ins to maintain client connection and project progress.

Architects Working From Home Chelmsford | Method Studio

Working from Home

Method Studio website

Method Studio created our new website to streamline the architectural process, improve communication, and showcase our innovative designs.

Architecture Design Around You New Website | Method Studio

Why We Created Our New Website!

Best of Houzz Award

Method Studio wins the Best of Houzz Award for Design, celebrating five consecutive years of outstanding design and service excellence.

Winners Best of Houzz Award | Method Studio 

Winners of the Best of Houzz Award 2023!

Building Regulations Drawings

Learn how to manage changes in your project effectively, avoiding costly delays and ensuring smoother home renovation progress.

Architects & Design Changed To Your Project | Method Studio

Making Changes to Your Project

preparing for a home renovation project with a budget

preparing for a home renovation project

Prepare for your home renovation and remodelling project with expert budgeting, design tips, timelines, and planning for success.

Home Renovation Remodelling Project | Method Studio

Preparing for a Home Renovation Project

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Front Exterior 3D render

Planning approval granted for a unique 6-bedroom family home in Hutton Mount, featuring a modern design, indoor pool, and stunning garden terrace. 

Planning Approval Hutton Mount | Method Studio

Hutton Mount, Essex

Heat Pump

Upgrade your home's heating with a £5000 grant for air source heat pumps, reduce emissions, and ensure efficient warmth as part of your architectural design. 

Architectural Government grant for heating | Method Stduio 

Winter is Here!

Soakaway Diagram - Cover

Understand how surface water drains work, including options like soakaways, sump pumps, and sewer connections to manage rainwater effectively.

Soakaway In Your Architectural Project | Method Studio

What you need to know about Soakaways

Drainage diagram

Learn about surface water drains, including how they manage rainwater, and options like sump pumps, soakaways, and sewer connections.

Draining rainwater from your property | Method Studio

Draining rainwater from your property

Solar Panels

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) helps make your installation costs for renewable heat sources cheaper.

Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive | Method Studio

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive is coming to a close

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Explore our architectural project timeline, from initial consultation to moving in, covering design, planning, building regulations, and contract administration.

Architectural Design Timeline Considerations | Method Studio

How long does a Project take?

Team Jumping Shot

Choose us for expert, friendly service and innovative 3D virtual reality experiences that bring your architectural vision to life, stress-free.

Method Studio Architects Best Choice | Method Studio

Why choose Method Studio Architects?

Building regulations changes

Stay updated on new Building Regulation changes to improve energy efficiency, including insulation, ventilation, & electrical vehicle charging for new builds.

Building Regulation Changes Stay Up To Date | Method Studio

Building Regulation changes - make sure you’re up to date!

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Dropped kerb image

Method Studio Architecture helps design in-out driveway, guiding you through planning permission, contractor requirements, and driveway surface selection.

In-Out Driveway Design & Planning | Method Studio 

In-Out Driveway Design; how do I change my driveway?

Building regulation drawings

Create comprehensive Building Regulation Drawings, ensuring compliance with safety standards & coordinating with structural engineers and specialists.

Architectural Building Regulation Drawings | Method Studio

Everything you need to know about our Stage 2: Building Regulation Drawings

LIVING IMAGES

Method Studio Architecture is featured in Living Magazine, highlighting our growth, innovative design process, and cutting-edge VR and 3D technology.

Living Magazine UK feature on Method Studio Architecture

Featured In Living Magazine

StructionSite 360° degree walkthrough image

360° degree walkthrough image

Method Studio Architecture uses 360° imaging to digitally map sites, enabling real time tracking, remote collaboration, efficient coordination, and saving time.

Digital Mapping 360° Site Walkthrough | Method Studio

360° Site Walkthrough 

On site support

Method Studio Architecture ensures a stress-free build with expert contract administration, clear communication, & site support protecting your project from delays.

Project Support for Contract Administration | Method Studio

Stage Four - Contract Administration & Project Support

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Prepare for the next recession with strategic planning. Learn how inflation impacts the building industry and how to mitigate rising construction costs effectively.

Building Industry Recession Planning | Method Studio 

Planning for the next Recession

Building Control ensures compliance with safety, sustainability, and accessibility regulations for your project through your detailed construction drawings. 

Building Control Detailed Construction Drawings | Method Studio

What does Building Control do?

Party Wall

A Party Wall Notice is required under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 for projects affecting shared walls or structures, ensuring legal protection for neighbours.

Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 Notice | Method Studio

Party Wall Notice Explained

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Planning application is refused? Discover your options, from tweaking your design to redesigning it, requesting a pre-application meeting, or appealing it.

Planning Application Refused Next Steps | Method Studio

What Happens if my Planning Application is Refused?

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Learn about The Green Belt Policy, planning restrictions, and how you can still build your Architectural house in protected Green Belt areas.

Green Belt Area Policy Need to Know | Method Studio

Information on The Green Belt Policy

Installing solar panels on your architectural project to Save money and reduce energy bills Learn how solar power cuts costs and enhances sustainability.

Installing Solar Panels on Architectural Project | Method Studio

Installing Solar Panels now, will be worth it in just a few years 

Loft sketch for permitted development 

Discover what’s possible with loft conversions under Permitted Development. Learn the rules, restrictions, and how Method Studio Architecture can help you expand.

Guide to Loft Conversions Architecture | Method Studio

Method's Quick Guide to Loft Conversions

ON SITE PHOTO

Understand Build Over Agreements: why you need one, when to apply, required documents, and how it prevents costly delays in your construction project.

Build Over Agreements Construction Project | Method Studio

Build Over Agreements Explained

Learn how a clear design brief helps manage your architectural project budget, streamline decisions, and ensure your needs align with project goals.

Design Brief Manages Your Architectural Project | Method Studio

How does a Design Brief help your budget?

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Explore first floor extensions: add bedrooms, bathrooms, or living space. Learn Permitted Development rules, height limits, materials, and design options.

Guide to First Floor Extensions | Method Studio 

Method's Quick Guide to First Floor Extensions

Move or extend, what's best

Deciding to move or extend? Discover the benefits of home extensions, cost considerations, added value, and options like loft conversions.

Benefits of Extending Your Home Over Selling | Method Studio

Do-up or sell-up, what’s the best option?

Glassbox extension for heritage home in London

Learn about heritage buildings and listed assets. Discover building grades, planning permission requirements, and how to manage heritage assets effectively.

Heritage Buildings and Listed Assets | Method Studio

Information on Heritage or Listed Assets

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Learn why a Structural Engineer might be essential for your project. Method Studio Architecture explains roles, costs, and when you need one.

Structural Engineer and Architecture | Method Studio

What is a Structural Engineer and why you need one.

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Discover planning permission essentials with Method Studio Architecture. Learn costs, timelines, approvals, and expert guidance for your architectural project.

Planning Permission Explained For Architecture| Method Studio

Planning Permission Explained

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Explore single-storey extensions under Permitted Development. Learn key regulations, planning tips & how to maximise space without full planning permission.

Single Storey Extensions Guide | Method Studio

Method’s Quick Guide to Single Storey Extensions

Waste management 

Reduce construction waste with smart planning. Learn how to recycle, reuse materials, and lower environmental impact for sustainable building projects.

Waster Management During Construction | Method Studio

Waste Management…. ways to help the environment during construction!

3d external render rear view of house extension in Essex

Planning a countryside property extension? Navigate Green Belt, AONB, and conservation rules with expert tips for seamless rural renovations and approvals.

Rejuvenating & Extending Countryside Property | Method Studio

Rejuvenating and Extending a Property in the Countryside: Navigating the Planning Maze

CDM CHANGES UK 2024

Stay Compliant with CDM regulation updates, Principal Designer requirements, and compliance essentials. Learn how these changes impact your projects.

What CDM Changes Mean | Method Studio

CDM Changes: What They Mean for Principal Designer Appointments

Why choose to use an architect?

Discover why hiring an architect is a smart investment. Method Studio Architecture ensures cost-efficient, innovative & sustainable designs that adds value.

Why Hiring an Architect is Worth the Investment | Method Studio

Why Hiring an Architect is Worth the Investment: The Value They Bring to Every Project

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Black and white image of Hylands House, Chelmsford 

Top architects in Chelmsford. Method Studio Architecture blends innovation, sustainability, and local expertise for stunning residential & commercial designs.

Architectural Innovation in Chelmsford | Method Studio

Exploring Architectural Innovation in Chelmsford: Why Method Studio Stands Out

Sustainable Architecture

Discover sustainable architectural building solutions and learn how energy efficiency, renewables, and smart design can reduce environmental impact.

Sustainable Architectural Projects | Method Studio

Sustainable Architecture and Method Studio

SAP Calcs

Need a SAP Calculation for your new build or extensions? Learn about SAP Assessments, when they’re required, and how they impact compliance.

SAP Calculation and Assessment | Method Studio

What is a SAP Calculation and Assessment and do you need it? 

Full renovation and extension with kitchen redesign, full glass window wall

Palmers Green Extension and renovation

Discover how to create seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces in your new build or extensions with natural light, open layouts, and nature-inspired design.

New Build or Extension Connect With Nature | Method Studio

Connect with nature

Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), how they impact your architectural project, and what permissions you need from the local authority before carrying out tree work.

Tree Preservation Orders Local Planning | Method Studio

All you need to know about Tree Preservation Orders 

Part L Building Regulations changes

Discover the latest Part L Building Regulations updates. Learn how new energy efficiency standards impact your architectural project and sustainability goals.

Changes to Part L Building Regulations | Method Studio

Changes to Part L Building Regulations

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Enhance your home with expert interior design. Method Studio Architecture offers tailored interior design services to create stunning, functional spaces.

Architecture and interior design | Method Studio

Method Studio Architecture and interior design

Green roof example

Benefits of green roofs. Improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and urban biodiversity with eco-friendly living roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

Green Roofs Urbanised Areas | Method Studio

Green Roofs in Urbanised Areas

Home office interior

Upgrade your home office with smart design. Discover how to create a productive, comfortable workspace with expert insights from Method Studio Architecture

Is Your Home Office Architecturally Designed | Method Studio

Working from home, is your home office designed for what you need?

Passivhaus

Benefits of Passivhaus design, ultra energy efficient, comfortable, and sustainable buildings with superb insulation, airtightness, and heat recovery ventilation.

Passivhaus/Passive House Efficiency Standard | Method Studio

All you need to know about Passivhaus

Timber frame home

Timber frame vs. steel frame. Discover the pros and cons of each for cost, sustainability, durability, and construction speed in your build.

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