Romford Planning Applications and Architectural Services

Architectural Services Romford

Romford – ancient settlement at the forefront of 21st century development.

One of the principal towns of the London Borough of Havering, Romford is just east of east London. Since Roman times it has been an important local centre and later was a key staging post for mail coaches travelling on to Essex. The modern town has good local amenities and excellent road and rail links to London

450+

PROJECTS DONE

£15m+

CONSTRUCTION

98%

PLANNING APPROVAL

30+

BOROUGHS

Green spaces and new development

Romford and the surrounding areas are well provided for with open green spaces and it’s within easy reach of countryside and the Essex coastline.

There is also plenty of opportunity for property development, both residential and commercial. The London Plan 2021 has increased Havering borough’s housing target from 1,170 to 1,285 units/year until 2028/2029 (a jump of 10 per cent). Romford will attract a significant part of this increase.

This, combined with the fact that Havering Council has only delivered about 35pc of the housing required over the past three years, means building homes is an ever-present priority.

Residential & commercial, new builds, home improvements

We tackle a wide variety of projects in Romford, from small commercial projects to all forms of residential developments.

On the residential side, a growing trend has been for granny annexes – we have many approved planning applications for these, which require the proposal of a self-contained unit for family use. Other projects include loft conversions in Romford and ground and ground & first-floor extensions.

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Our Latest Projects.

For the past decade or so it has often been said that it is becoming harder to move home: housing remains expensive and continues getting more costly in popular areas. The process of moving is expensive too, and often stressful. We, on the other hand, have a solution and go by the phrase of, “Don’t move, improve!”.

We design all different kinds of extension, but in the past decade we’ve seen a lot of demand for loft conversions in Havering as well as Romford loft conversions.

Kitchen Extension, Haringey

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Rear Extension, Havering

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Loft Conversion, Romford

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Kitchen Extension, Croydon

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Two Storey Extension, Newham

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Dormer Loft Conversion, Thurrock

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Local knowledge and a sense of what works

Key to our success as architectural designers in Romford and Havering is our thorough understanding of local Planning policies and how they are applied.

For example, when it comes to rear developments, Havering has a unique take on what depth is considered acceptable. This uses the 45-degree rule on plan view to ensure the protection of neighbouring amenity space. The type of property you have here, and its context also play an important part.

A mindful approach to every project

In all cases, we make sure our designs (and Planning applications) take local requirements into account. Generally, as long the proposal is mindful and responsive to its surrounding environment, Planning officers should not resist the development.

Get in Touch

We are proud of our track record in Romford and nearby, and we’d be delighted to talk with you about what you have in mind.

Get a Quote or tell us about your project. We’ll explain how we can help – call 0203 488 2828

Havering Council Contact Details


Havering Council address	Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BD
Havering Council tel	01708 434343
Havering Council website	www.havering.gov.uk
Havering Council planning email	planning@havering.gov.uk
Havering Council planning tel	01708 433100

THE JOURNEY

Why Choose Divi-Design.

Consultation

Our free site visit and consultation means we quickly get to know you and your property. We listen carefully to what you need and how you’d like to achieve your goal. We’ll advise on the best way to get there.

Knowledge

Our knowledge, experience and expertise guarantee the best design solutions for you and your home. Collaboration is important for us; we’ll work with you to find the optimal combination of design, materials and use of space.

Detail

Our attention to detail is second to none. After submitting the Planning Application, we monitor its progress carefully. We work closely with your local authority and keep you up to date with progress.

Track Record

Our excellent track record speaks for itself: we have 98% success rate with planning applications and our clients routinely report high levels of satisfaction. Additionally, many clients come to us as personal referrals from other satisfied customers.

No Fuss

All work is carried out smoothly and without fuss. Our practical understanding of London property combines seamlessly with BIM workflow. The result? Preparations and works are uniquely tailored to your individual requirements.

How do I choose the right architects in Romford for my extension?

It’s important to choose the right architect for your project wisely. Whether you’re looking for loft conversions in Romford or a granny annex conversion, it’s important to find the right architect for the job.

Firstly, figure out exactly what you’re looking for and talk through all your options, goals and concerns with your architect. With the more detail we have, the better we can find the architect to suit your project.

Secondly, ensure that the architect you want to use has all the correct qualifications and that their architectural design matches your style.

What makes an architect “good”?

There are many qualities that you should look out for when hiring an architect for your project. Not only should they be technical and creative but they should also be a good listener and problem solver.

They should be able to collaborate with you and come up with solutions to any design problems that they might face during the process.

How do I hire an architect in Romford?

It’s important that your prospective architect in Romford is on the same page as you. They should be aware of your goals, the scope of the work, the budget and the project’s schedule in the first meeting with you. They should ask if you have any special requirements during the project.

They should then walk you through the entire process from start to finish. If they need anything from you such as deeds or rights of way, they should make this clear at this point of the project.