Planning News & Blog

What’s involved with getting a study at home?

Posted on March 17th 2020

With the media coverage we have at the moment, and the number of queries we have been receiving for home offices, we thought it might be useful to have a succinct guide on what’s possible.

COVID-19 Update: Video Call

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on March 13th 2020

With all the COVID – 19 talk in the media, we have decided to offer a video chat option for clients that would rather not meet personally but still require advice.

Some Home Renovation Ideas

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on March 12th 2020

With Spring upon us, thought it would be good to share some ideas of what can be achieved.

When Is An Architectural designer or Surveyor Necessary For Home Renovations?

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on February 5th 2020

Wondering if you need an architectural designer or surveyor for an upcoming project? Maidenhead Planning looks at what architectural designers and building surveyors offer and which projects it’s essential to include them on.

Mercado Central

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on January 23rd 2020

Located in the centre of Cambridge this fine dining restaurant has opened with rave reviews from locals and foodies alike. We worked alongside the client and their own interior designer to design the space to make it usable, buildable and meets the clients and interior designers requirements.

Design and Build Contract

Posted on December 13th 2019

Whatever it is that you are planning on building, you are going to want to make sure that you approach it in the most sensible and appropriate way possible. There are a lot of considerations that are going to be important to make as a part of ensuring that, but one which is probably going to be particularly important is ensuring that you are using the right kind of procurement.

5 tips on how to decorate your home this Christmas

Posted on November 19th 2019

Well, would you look at that? The holiday season is already almost upon us! And for many of us, nothing helps us to get into the seasonal spirit more than decorating their home in a festive manner...

10 Reasons Why You Should Use An Architectural Professional For Your Home Projects

Posted on August 5th 2019

No matter whether you are interested in extensions, an architectural design for a new build, or you want to make better use of your home with space planning, you need to leave this in the hands of the professionals. After all, that is what they were trained for. Here are ten compelling reasons why you should use an architectural professional for your home projects.

Things You Should Do Before Deciding To Extend Your Home

Posted on July 9th 2019

Deciding to extend your home might seem like a good idea at first - but truthfully, it is not the best course of action for everybody. To make the best choice, consider your current situation and rooms, what you want and need from a potential extension, and what an extension means in real terms before committing.

Why you should involve your architectural professional in the tendering process

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on March 29th 2019

Undertaking a large extension or refurbishment to your home can be daunting as there is so much to think of. Here's some key reasons why your architectural designer or a professional construction consultant should be involved in the tendering process.

What to expect when hiring a architectural professional

Posted by Maidenhead Planning on March 15th 2019

I have found that a lot of my clients didn’t know what to expect once I turned up at their home, or what happens at the first meeting between prospective client and myself. I can’t speak for all other architectural professionals elsewhere, but below is how the process will work and what you can expect from us