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SWG Designs
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73out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume38
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5.0out of 5
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"We are in the process of a significant extension of a 3 bedroom chalet bungalow type property in a n Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Conservation Area. I was impressed by Simon's understanding of what we were planning to achieve and our initial discussions were positive however my wife and I were not optimistic about getting an extension approved in a conservation area. Simon and his team did a fantastic job and achieved approval for the plans which will significantly improve the look and the value of our home. We're very pleased to recommend SWG to others!"
"Very satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend. Very professional service with great ideas and execution. Very persistent with getting it through planning and on the ball throughout the project."
"Simon initially helped us to obtain guidance from the local authority regarding a proposed residential extension without creating the potential of an official record in the event of a refusal. Following a positive response from the local authority he subsequently prepared the necessary documents for a full planning application and we duly received an approval. He has been straightforward to deal with, prompt and adhered to his quotations. I make an unqualified recommendation."
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We are in the process of a significant extension of a 3 bedroom chalet bungalow type property in a n Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Conservation Area. I was impressed by Simon's understanding of what we were planning to achieve and our initial discussions were positive however my wife and I were not optimistic about getting an extension approved in a conservation area. Simon and his team did a fantastic job and achieved approval for the plans which will significantly improve the look and the value of our home. We're very pleased to recommend SWG to others!
Very satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend. Very professional service with great ideas and execution. Very persistent with getting it through planning and on the ball throughout the project.
Simon initially helped us to obtain guidance from the local authority regarding a proposed residential extension without creating the potential of an official record in the event of a refusal. Following a positive response from the local authority he subsequently prepared the necessary documents for a full planning application and we duly received an approval. He has been straightforward to deal with, prompt and adhered to his quotations. I make an unqualified recommendation.
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