WE ARE EXPERTS IN LOCAL PLANNING ADVICE

We provide planning advice, planning consultancy and architectural services.

Our planning advisors have over 25 years experience working with the planning offices of Dacorum, St Albans City and the surrounding areas.

This unique local knowledge enables us to offer expert advice and smoothly navigate the planning process for your building project. 

 

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RECENT PLANNING APPROVALS

architect drawings of semi detached new build property in Hemel Hempstead

Corner plot maximisation (Hemel)

A large detached house on a large corner plot was crying out to have a development approved to maximise its value. Planning permission was obtained for a pair of semi-detached houses on the available land whilst retaining a good family garden for the original detached property.

Prestige Projects planning permission Dacorum

Development of a large garden - planning advice

A detached house on a corner plot with a long rear garden received planning permission to add a pair of attractive semi-detached homes in the rear of the plot. These have now been built and sold by a developer we introduced.

planning permission for a barn conversion in Hemel Hempstead

Extension of a barn conversion

We acted as planning consultants for this barn conversion.  The detached ‘L’ shaped house from a previous conversion received planning approval for an extra wing to create a large family home.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Mr & Mrs Shelley, Longdean Park

We are pleased to say, without hesitation, that the services offered by Roger and his team at Prestige Projects, is of a very high standard. In particular we would mention the creative design skills that led to a very successful development in every way.

The recommended construction team were always tidy and very aware of any health and safety issues. We were impressed by the way in which the building development was completed on time. No doubt this was partly due to the regular visits made by Roger throughout the construction phase.

Finally, the team exhibited a friendly supportive manner which maintained our confidence. We would be prepared to talk further with any prospective customer and we have no hesitation in recommending Prestige Projects.

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Mr & Mrs Adania, High Wycombe

We could not have chosen a better company that Prestige to draw up our plans for a new two storey extension comprising a new kitchen, shower room and cellar beneath together with a patio area. Prestige dealt with the council throughout the application and also the Structural Engineers. We found Prestige very polite, friendly and willing to answer even our most trivial of questions. In all a very thorough service.
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Steve Laws

Having over recent years completed four home projects, all that required some Planning Permissions, I would recommend the guidance and service offered by Prestige in liaising with the local planning department, as there are many unforeseen hurdles to negotiate, with their knowledge and experience make to a far less stressful event.

Further I would comment as to the personal service which incorporated a sympathetic understanding of the client’s wishes and advise into correct design, techniques and quality that gave the projects all to become successful in their outcome.

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Barry Linden

In 2007 my son and his then fiancé who were born, lived and worked in Hemel Hempstead wanted to continue living here but could not afford even the smallest property in the town. A possible solution was to build a new property in the side garden of my wife’s parents’ house in Windmill Road.

We consulted PPM on the feasibility of this solution to their problem.

In consultation with all concerned PPM designed the property, obtaining planning consent which was less than easy but PPM’s knowledge of the system and its requirements proved invaluable in successfully driving the process. We even had to deal with the Council issuing a tree preservation order on a tree on the boundary of the property boundary which would have prevented the construction of the house

The house was constructed as a self-build project and the advise and recommendations from PPM throughout ensured a successful conclusion.

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Keith Douglas Dickens, Bramcote Bromeholme Estates

I’ve known Roger and Prestige for many years now, and in that time he and his business have acted for my company on both individual and large multiple development projects, in both a design capacity as well as negotiating planning consents on our behalf, consulting and liaising between ourselves and the planning authority.

The service Roger has provided has always been totally professional, comprehensive and cost effective, and I would have no reservations whatsoever in recommending him (as I have done on many occasions) to anyone requiring planning, property development or construction advice and guidance, whether they be a private home-owner wishing to extend their home or a property developer with new-build or conversion projects. You wont do better than Roger!

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OUR PROJECTS

Garage loft conversion in Hemel Hempstead planning and design

Maximising Garage Loft Space

This project was to extend over an existing triple garage to create a large space for our clients preferred use.

The design was created to blend sympathetically with the existing building and we introduced a builder who ensured that the materials used all blended seamlessly with the original building.

Maximising the light was a particular requirement.

The project was completed on time and within budget.

Redesign of luxury family home in Flaunden, Hemel Hempstead

An Ambitious Proposal

This property being on a steep slope afforded the benefit of a basement for garaging and a gym.

The roof provided a very usable space for two bedrooms with en-suites.

The entrance hall and stairs provided a beautiful light centre to the whole home.

The conservatory style kitchen/family room is a stunning feature.

Air conditioning and underfloor heating feature on every floor.

Spectacular gates and other features really enhance the overall effect.

Bungalow on corner plot converted to three new homes in Hemel Hempstead.

Bungalow Conversion to 3 New Homes

Our client approached us to maximise the value of their property, a corner plot with an ageing bungalow.  Our architectural services team drew up plans to knock the bungalow down and replace it with three terraced townhouses. We then successfully obtained planning permission for the client.