Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Wisbech
Established in 1989 by Peter Humphrey, our practice has become a trusted name in architectural services across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire. Our team of architects and technicians, with 15-30 years of collective experience, specialises in delivering tailored design solutions and managing local authority applications. We prioritise honest advice, ensuring clients understand project risks, costs, and success potential from the outset. Our expertise spans domestic, commercial, and industrial projects, supported by strong relationships with planning and building control officers. We offer free initial consultations and maintain a commitment to design excellence within project constraints.Our location near three county borders enables diverse work, including partnerships for nationwide projects. In 2021, Chris Walford assumed directorship while Peter Humphrey remains a key consultant. We focus on client-centric designs, 2D/3D drawings, and compliance with planning regulations. Our portfolio includes listed buildings, residential developments, and commercial properties. With over 35 years of local knowledge, we deliver projects that align with community needs and environmental standards.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Measured Surveys
SAP Calculations
EPC Assessments
Listed Building Consents
Residential Developments
Commercial Projects
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of local architectural expertise
- Our team has 15-30 years' experience in diverse projects
- We handle complete design and regulatory processes
- We provide free initial consultations with no commitment
- We maintain strong relationships with local authorities
What people say
Highly professional
Experts at what they do
First Class architect
Absolute professionals
Guided us through planning
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our team produces detailed 2D/3D drawings that balance client vision with regulatory requirements. With expertise in traditional and contemporary styles, we ensure designs meet planning authority standards while reflecting client aspirations.
Planning Applications
Our specialists handle all aspects of planning applications including outline submissions, householder proposals, and listed building consents. We provide feasibility studies, pre-application consultations, and enforcement appeal support to maximise approval chances while maintaining transparent cost communication.
Building Regulations
We manage full plans and building notices for regulatory compliance. Our services include regularisation applications and detailed submissions that satisfy local authority requirements. We specialise in converting approved plans into actionable construction documents with precise technical specifications.
Measured Surveys
Our team conducts precise land and building surveys to create accurate existing condition plans. These surveys form the foundation for renovations, extensions, or new developments, ensuring all projects start with reliable spatial data for planning and construction phases.
SAP Calculations
We provide SAP calculations for both as-designed and as-built properties to ensure energy efficiency compliance. Our assessments support EPC generation and help achieve regulatory standards while maintaining design integrity and client budget requirements.
People
Peter Humphrey
Principal Consultant
Founder with 35+ years' experience in East Anglian architecture. Specialises in listed buildings and complex planning cases. Provides strategic oversight while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects.
Chris Walford
Director
Lead director since 2021 with extensive commercial and residential project expertise. Manages day-to-day operations and client relationships while ensuring design excellence across all projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, building regulations, measured surveys, SAP calculations, and project management for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Do you handle listed building consents?
Yes, we specialise in listed building consent applications and have extensive experience navigating heritage regulations while preserving architectural integrity.
Which areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire, with capability for nationwide projects through client partnerships and specialist suppliers.
Can you assist with planning appeals?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for planning enforcement appeals, including documentation preparation and representation throughout the appeals process.
Do you offer initial consultations?
We provide free initial consultations with no commitment, followed by detailed project quotations once requirements are understood.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We maintain direct relationships with planning and building control officers to ensure all projects meet current regulations while achieving client objectives efficiently.
