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Journal / Planning

Why most building problems are decided before planning is submitted

Construction site of a new build mid-build, with grey concrete blockwork walls, an exposed timber stud frame, a pitched slate roof and chimney, scaffolding, an excavator, stacked blocks and timber, and a waterlogged foundation under an overcast sky. RISE Design Studio.

By the time a building problem becomes obvious, it's usually too late to fix it cheaply. That's uncomfortable to hear, but it's one of the more reliable truths in the work. Most projects don't fail because of bad construction or poor workmanship, or even because costs ran away. They f …

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Navigating the Future of Planning: An Interview with Sally Arnold of The Plannery

Sean Ronnie Hill: Sally, thank you for joining me today. As planning policies continue to evolve, backland developments remain a complex issue. What are the key planning considerations when approaching such sites? Sally Arnold: Thank you, Sean. Backland developments indeed present uni …

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Top Planning Tips for London

Top Planning Tips for London

Securing planning permission in London is a nuanced process, requiring a strategic blend of innovation, understanding, and communication. This guide focuses on two critical approaches that significantly enhance the likelihood of approval: engaging in pre-application advice and employi …

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Why Choose RISE Design Studio as Your Sustainable Architect in London

Image of Bethany from RISE Design Studio discussing a project in Kensal Rise, NW London

London is a city that has always had to negotiate between what it inherits and what it builds next. That tension is part of what makes it interesting to work in. It's also what makes the question of sustainable architecture here more complex, and more important, than it might be elsew …

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Unifying Spaces: Transforming Flats into a Single Home (Amalgamation and Deconversion)

View of Living of Kempe Road in NW London converting two flats to one house by RISE Design Studio

The intricate tapestry of urban landscapes tells the tale of human adaptation over centuries. Historical townhouses, particularly those opulent Victorian homes, are rich chapters in this narrative. Erected during an era where spacious, multi-room dwellings were a symbol of prosperity, …

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Crafting an Oasis within the Urban Jungle: The Art and Intricacies of Backlands Planning

Red Arches House - a new build house on a side garden of a house in Kensal Rise, North West London

Nestled within the confines of our contemporary urban sprawl lies an opportunity, often overlooked – the realm of the backlands plot. As an architect with two decades of experience leading a boutique, design-focused architecture studio, my journey has led me to deeply appreciate the c …

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Planning permission granted in North West London – Red Arch House

Planning permission granted for Red Arches House in Kensal Rise, North West London

We are thrilled to announce that our latest planning application for a new home in North West London has been granted permission by the local planning authority. Red Arch House has been a labour of love for our team, and we’re excited to share the details with you.

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Decoding the Maze of Pre-Application Advice

A pre-app for this home in a Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) helped us establish some basic design principles

An inherent part of our journey with every project is the necessary rite of passage that is the planning permission process. Seen by many as a labyrinthine process, we are often asked about the concept of pre-application advice – an often overlooked, yet sometimes crucial element of t …

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RISE Design Studio: Architecture That Works for You

Carousel London restaurant in Fitzrovia

We're a small architecture practice based in London and Barcelona, and we're small by choice. We've found that staying lean means we can care properly about every project we take on, rather than parcelling out work to whoever happens to be free that week.

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Hampstead Architects

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Nestled just above London’s hustle and bustle, Hampstead’s blend of the old and new, rural and urban, has provided a rich canvas for our team’s passion: designing low energy, low embodied carbon structures that are as sustainable as they are breathtaking. Let’s delve into this unique …

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