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Paulo Afonso Architect
Planning history
6 public planning applications
Planning approval rate
74% approved
Trust score
60out of 100
Rating4.1★
Review volumeLow · 23
Source diversity2 sources
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Paulo Afonso Architect’s real planning history from UK council applications — where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2020–2026
approval rate75%
planning applications6
approved schemes3
councils worked in5
What they work on
The kinds of project Paulo Afonso Architect has filed planning applications for.
- Rear extension2
- Side extension1
- Extension4
- Change of use1
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Demolition1
- Roof / fenestration2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by its recorded decision.
Council experience
- Lambeth — 2 applicationsSee planning experience in Lambeth
- Croydon — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Croydon
- Greenwich — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Greenwich
- Sutton — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Sutton
- Lewisham — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Lewisham
Recent planning applications
- Approved150 Croham Valley Road South Croydon CR2 7RAErection of a single storey rear extension.
- No decision124 Robertson Street London Lambeth SW8 3TZErection of a mansard roof extension with two front and two rear windows, including two rear roof lights.
- Withdrawn32 Gauden Road London SW4 6LTChange of use of the House in Multiple Occupation - HMO (Use Class C4) into two residential units (1x2bed and 1x6 Bed) (Use Class C3).
- Refused12 MILVERTON WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3EYDemolition of existing garage and shed and construction of a summerhouse.
- Approved13 Hillfield Avenue Morden SM4 6BAErection of a first floor side extension and alteration to fenestration to front and side elevations.
- Approved38A AMERSHAM GROVE, LONDON, SE14 6LHThe construction of a single storey rear infill extension at 38A Amersham Grove SE14.
Planning history · public registers
Strong planning approval history
74% approvedapproved
74% of Paulo Afonso Architect's decided planning applications were approved (20 of 27 decisions across 5 councils). 41 applications tracked in total.
74%
Approval rate
20
Approved
27
Decisions
5
Councils
From council planning registers. This is planning-decision context from public planning data, not a guarantee of workmanship or service quality.
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Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
4.1out of 5
Highlights
"I am very happy with the work done by Paulo. From the start, he demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. He took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a design that exceeded my expectations. Throughout the process, communication was excellent, and he was always open to feedback, making adjustments where necessary. The final outcome not only meets all functional requirements but also blends aesthetics with practicality beautifully. His expertise and dedication are evident in every aspect of the project. Paulo's fees is very reasonable."
"Working with Paulo on a large extension and conversion of our property into three flats was a stress free experience. He was always courteous and happy to answer any questions. He came up with some good ideas and produced some great detailed plans and technical drawings. Any amendments I needed were done quickly without fuss. With the planning hoops you have to jump through nowadays it helps to have someone like Paulo at your side. I would definitely use him again and would certainly recommend him to my friends."
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Paulo is very thoughtful and considered, whilst enabling you to challenge and defend different approaches.
I am very happy with the work done by Paulo. From the start, he demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. He took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a design that exceeded my expectations. Throughout the process, communication was excellent, and he was always open to feedback, making adjustments where necessary. The final outcome not only meets all functional requirements but also blends aesthetics with practicality beautifully. His expertise and dedication are evident in every aspect of the project. Paulo's fees is very reasonable.
Working with Paulo on a large extension and conversion of our property into three flats was a stress free experience. He was always courteous and happy to answer any questions. He came up with some good ideas and produced some great detailed plans and technical drawings. Any amendments I needed were done quickly without fuss. With the planning hoops you have to jump through nowadays it helps to have someone like Paulo at your side. I would definitely use him again and would certainly recommend him to my friends.
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Public review evidence4.1★ from 23 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeWebsite
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✓Source diversity: 2 sources
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!Review volume: Low · 23
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