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Urbanist Architecture
Planning history
35 public planning applications
Planning approval rate
74% approved
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust score
70out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume25
Source diversity2 sources
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Planning history
Urbanist Architecture’s real planning history from UK council applications — where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2015–2026
approval rate64%
planning applications35
approved schemes18
councils worked in11
What they work on
The kinds of project Urbanist Architecture has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion6
- Rear extension10
- Side extension11
- Extension22
- Basement2
- New dwelling7
- Change of use10
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Conservatory / orangery2
- Porch1
- Shopfront / commercial1
- Demolition8
- Roof / fenestration4
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by its recorded decision.
Council experience
- Lambeth — 8 applicationsSee planning experience in Lambeth
- Greenwich — 7 applicationsSee planning experience in Greenwich
- Newham — 5 applicationsSee planning experience in Newham
- Enfield — 4 applicationsSee planning experience in Enfield
- Brent — 3 applicationsSee planning experience in Brent
- Tower Hamlets — 3 applicationsSee planning experience in Tower Hamlets
- Westminster — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Westminster
- Sutton — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Sutton
- Ealing — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Ealing
- Bromley — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Bromley
- Lewisham — 1 applicationSee planning experience in Lewisham
Recent planning applications
- Approved22 Amesbury Avenue London Lambeth SW2 3AAErection of a single storey side and rear extension to the existing dormer.
- No decision14 Buckingham Place London SW1E 6HXDetailed drawings of the dormers and windows pursuant to condition 4 of planning permssion dated 6th February 2025 (RN: 24/08828/FULL).
- Approved108A Landor Road London SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to condition 11(f) (details of rainwater goods), and 11(h) (details of vents, extracts, flues, etc) of planning permission 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping. (Re-submission)), granted on 18/11/2021.
- Approved108A Landor Road London SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to Condition 31(ii) (Sustainable Drainage System Strategy), Condition 37 (Photovoltaic Panels) and Condition 40 (Delivery and Servicing Management Strategy) for planning permission 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping.) dated 9.03.2023
- Approved108A Landor Road London Lambeth SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to condition 13 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping) granted on 18.11.2021.
- Approved108A Landor Road London SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to conditions 19 (Secured by Design Standards) and 20 (Secured by Design certificate) of Planning Permission Ref: 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping. (Re-submission).) granted on 18.11.2021
- No decision108A Landor Road London Lambeth SW9 9NTVariation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping) granted on 09.03.2023. Variation sought: Alteration to cycle storage facilities to provide horizontal cycle racks in substitution of the semi-vertical tacks; Addition of sprinkler pumps and corresponding fire booster tank; Rectification of the duplicated conditions 11(g); removal of condition 36; and minor associated alterations to the façade and landscaping.
- Approved108A Landor Road London SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to condition 16 (Materials specification) of planning permission ref: 19/01898/FUL (Refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 12 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping) granted on 18.11.2021. The description amended under non-material amendment application ref: 22/03411/NMC granted on 09.03.2023.
- Approved90-92 TRAFALGAR ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9UWSubmission of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Material Details) of planning permission 23/1399/F dated 19/01/2024.
- Refused108A Landor Road London SW9 9NTApproval of details pursuant to condition 16 (materials) of planning permission ref: 19/01898/FUL for the refurbishment and change of use of the existing buildings (rear building - Use Class C2 and front building - Use Class B1) to provide 11 residential units (Use Class C3), including the erection of a 3-storey side extension to the front building, plus the erection of 2 new 2-storey single dwelling houses, together with provision of cycle/refuse stores, amenity spaces and landscaping) granted on 18.11.2021, description of development as amended under Non-material amendment application ref: 22/03411/NMC granted on 09.03.2023.
- Refused40 Teignmouth Road, London, NW2 4HNVariation of condition 2 (Approved Drawings) to allow the following changes: - Correction of Existing Ground Levels - Amendment to the Roof Type from original Mono pitch Roof to Proposed Pitch to Flat Roof - Increase in Flank Wall Height - Amendment of Patio Door - Removal of Fixed Arched Window of Householder application reference 23/3349 dated 16 February 2024 for Demolition of conservatory and erection of a mono-pitched single storey rear extension, side infill extension and restoration of upper level rear bricks to dwellinghouse (amended)
- Approved40 Teignmouth Road, London, NW2 4HNDemolition of conservatory and erection of a mono-pitched single storey rear extension, side infill extension and restoration of upper level rear bricks to dwellinghouse (amended)
- Approved43 Haddon Road Sutton SM1 1RNErection of a two storey attached dwellinghouse involving the erection of a part one, part two storey front, side and rear extension to 43 Haddon Road and provision of refuse and cycle stores.
- Approved21 Wolsey Avenue East Ham London Newham E6 6HGErection of Ground Floor side infill extension, partial first floor extension and an erection of an L-Shape dormer extension with internal and exteral alteration.
- Approved8 Dollis Hill Avenue, London, NW2 6ETProposed part demolition of detached garage and the erection of single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
- Approved21A Florence Road Plaistow London E13 0DWErection of rear terrace on first floor, relocation and replacement of front door to give access to the site from Rudolph Road, addition of 2x new windows to Rudolph Road facade, addition of 3x sun tunnels, replacement of all existing dilapidated windows and replacement of external render.
- No decision22 Esmond Road Chiswick London W4 1JQExcavation to provide extended basement level with associated front lightwell
- No decision21 Abbey Road Enfield EN1 2QPVariation of condition 2 of approval granted under reference 16/03061/HOU to allow alterations to rear garden and BBQ area.
- No decision5 Limeharbour, London, E14 9RHMinor Material Amendment to Planning Permission Ref: PA/18/01521 for the change of use of the ground, first and second floors from office use (B1a) to a place of worship (D1), Dated 17/12/2019Amendment sought to extend the opening hours of the premises:Condition 8 - Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 22:00; Friday - Saturday: 08:00 - 00:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 21:00; and 24 hours three times a year (One weekend in March, in September and on New Year's Eve).
- RefusedSchool House Avebury Road Orpington BR6 9SADemolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and construction of two no. 2 storey 3 bedroom dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.
- Approved32 Vicarage Lane Stratford London E15 4ESChange of use from retail unit (Use Class A1) to tattoo studio (Sui Generis).
- RefusedUnit 1, Red Brick Court, 459 Roman Road, London, E3 5LXChange of use from retail (Use Class A1) to Beauty Salon and Nail Bar (Sui Generis)
- Approved33 VAUGHAN WILLIAMS CLOSE, LONDON, SE8 4AWThe construction of a single-storey front porch extension to 33 Vaughan Williams Close, SE8.
- Approved24 East India Dock Road, LondonConversion of Flat A maisonette into 2 x 1 bed flats with the erection of a two-storey rear infill extension.
- Refused124, 126 and 128 Charlton Road, Charlton, SE7 7EYDemolition of existing roof at 124 and construction of a new hip-to-gable roof extension at No.124, No.126, and No.128 with the installation of two rear dormer windows and eight rooflights above No.126 and No.128 with the construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension at No.126 and No.128 and the creation of one x studio flat at roof level.(re-consultation - revised description and revised site address).
- Approved104 Hollybush Street Plaistow London E13 9EBPrior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.062m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.957m
- Refused120 Herbert Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 3PUConversion of the property into 3 self-contained flats (1 x 3-bed and 2 x 1-bed ) incorporating demolition of existing lean-to for the construction of a single storey rear extension, single storey side infill extension and a loft conversion comprising rear dormer window (including outrigger). (Reconsultation - Revised Description).
- Refused104 Southwood Road, Eltham, London, SE9 3QSErection of a lower ground floor extension to provide 1 x self-contained studio unit.
- Refused39 BRAMBLEBURY ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 7TFDemolition of existing single storey extension, erection of single storey extension and loft conversion comprising rear dormer window and 2 front roof lights.
- ApprovedLand adjacent to 76 Rochester Way, Eltham, London, SE3 8ATDemolition of existing garage and storage and construction of an end-of-terrace dwelling house together with external and internal alterations
- RefusedLand adjacent to 78 Christchurch Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0AEConstruction of a 1 bedroom family dwelling house.
- Refused14 Tudor Road East Ham London E6 1DRExisting use as 2 self-contained flats Ground Floor Flat & First Floor Flat falling within C3 Use Class
- Approved6 Brayton Gardens Enfield EN2 7LLConstruction of hard standing in connection with vehicular access.
- No decision2 Athole Gardens Enfield EN1 2EWFirst floor side and rear extension and extension of hipped roof over.
- No decision21 Oaklands London N21 3DEErection of a two storey rear extension, 2 x side dormers and roof lights, rear dormer, conversion of garage to habitable room.
Planning history · public registers
Strong planning approval history
74% approvedapproved
74% of Urbanist Architecture's decided planning applications were approved (97 of 131 decisions across 10 councils). 174 applications tracked in total.
74%
Approval rate
97
Approved
131
Decisions
10
Councils
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Urbanist Architecture is an RIBA-chartered multidisciplinary architecture firm in London with offices in Greenwich and Belgravia. Our unrivalled experience covers both new and existing buildings and ranges from extensions and renovations to new-build developments in urban and rural settings. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently offer outstanding creative design and effectively manage projects from concept to completion. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord or developer, we are here to help you build what you want. From residential extensions to flat conversions, listed building renovations to new-build homes, we will work with you to create places that are cost-efficient and enjoyable, practical and stylish.
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Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for architectss in London
Across 188 rated architectss in London, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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