Residential Development - it's all in the design!

We are Architectural Technologists based in Marlow, Bucks serving the local and wider areas of High Wycombe, Maidenhead and most parts of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, preparing building design plans and specifications for most types of residential development for Planning Permission and Building Control.

The Christopher Hunt Practice (CHP) serves alongside other Architects in Marlow offering similar services but we specifically specialise in designing householder extension schemes from the simplest of single storey extensions to maximum development projects of over £500K. This can also include the full redevelopment of a site for increased housing or simply the infilling of a garden with a new dwelling.

Another of our expertise areas is exploiting a sites potential under 'Permitted Development' (extensions and structures you can build outside the control of Local Authority Planning Permission) and the new 2008 PD rules have certainly helped in this respect (even if there is much confusion over its poor phrasing). We would refer you to our sister web site for any extra information on this aspect of development at www.permitteddevelopment.org

So, if you are seeking a pro-active Marlow based Building Designer with established and proven design credentials and has the technical ability to see the job through to Construction as a 'one stop shop' approach, then please do approach us to take a look at your requirements.

Due to the ever improving and technically challenging Building Regulations, many 'so called' Building Designers are simply taking on the pretty planning schemes and then 'abandoning' the client to the technical (working drawings) upgrade later on. This is becoming far more prevalent as the years go on as we too get offered work from frustrated homeowners to finish off half completed schemes where we simply have to start all over again - so be warned.

Christopher Hunt MCIAT who runs the practice has a pragmatic and forthright approach to building design issues that tries to demystify the Planning and Building Control system for his clients. This 'plain speaking' approach has been appreciated by past clients that now stands at approximately one thousand over the last 30 years.

CHP does not advertise for design commissions and this web site merely acts as a brochure for potential clients to complete their own due diligence.

If you have a project that you would like us to look at then please make contact after reading about our 'initial site meeting' service.

Our Mission Statement

• To provide an Architectural Service to our clients of our highest standard to ensure that your development plans are realised. 
• To act in the clients best interests at all times with unbiased advice to ensure that every scheme has the best possible chance of receiving Local Authority Building Consent Approvals. 
• All schemes will have excellent detailed Drawings and Specifications that will enable the builder to cost and construct the new building works within budget and on time with minimal fuss. 
• Our Service will be prompt and efficient. It is our intention to relieve our clients of all Planning and Building Regulation administrative matters by acting as your Agent throughout the process. 

The statements in this web site are a general overview of the Christopher Hunt Practice and its operations. The views and opinions offered by the author are intended as a guide to assist a prospective client in deciding whether or not Christopher Hunt (CHP) can be of use in assisting them with their building project.

The Christopher Hunt Practice offers Building Design Services in residential and limited commercial development. Key areas of expertise are:-

• Residential house building design. 
• Domestic extension design.
• Speculative development appraisals.
• Refurbishment and conversions. 
• Town Planning advice and Permitted Development allowances. 
• Swimming pool buildings and enclosure design. 
• Measured building and site surveys. 
• Small commercial redevelopment and alterations. 
• Computer aided design (CAD). 
• Planning appeals. 

Header photo - A lovely old building in Marlow that has been extended several times (not by CHP) that is simply inspirational in its design features.