Business Details
16 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Brentwood | Bespoke New Homes & Heritage Projects
Settle & Green is a multi-disciplinary design practice established in 2010, specialising in bespoke new homes, residential extensions, and heritage projects. Our RIBA Chartered Practice combines expertise in architecture, planning, and building control to deliver sustainable solutions for contemporary and historic properties. With over 40 years of collective experience, our team excels in navigating complex planning processes, including work on listed buildings, conservation areas, and green belt developments. We prioritise client collaboration, using in-house 3D visualisation tools to explore design options and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Our partnerships with local authorities and specialists, such as structural engineers, enable us to manage projects from feasibility studies through to successful planning approvals. We are committed to advancing eco-friendly architecture, holding Green Register accreditation for sustainable building practices. Our track record includes transforming challenging sites into award-winning spaces while maintaining the integrity of historic environments.
Services
Planning Applications
Listed Building Consent
Building Control Applications
3D Visualisations
Heritage Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years' experience in heritage and conservation architecture
- In-house 3D visualisation for precise planning applications
- RIBA Chartered Practice with Green Register sustainability accreditation
- Proven success in complex planning approvals for listed buildings
- Partnership with Brentwood Building Control Department for streamlined projects
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- Green Register
What people say
Pure Genius
Innovative approach
Reflected our vision
Professional service
Highly recommend
Services
Planning Applications
We prepare comprehensive planning applications for local authorities, including pre-applications and full submissions. Our in-house 3D visualisation capabilities strengthen proposals, and we collaborate with specialist planning solicitors when appeals are required. Our success rate in securing approvals for challenging sites demonstrates our technical expertise and understanding of local authority requirements.
Listed Building Consent
Specialising in historic properties, we create detailed documentation for listed building applications. Our team negotiates with conservation officers to balance preservation with modern needs. We produce heritage statements and method statements that address both architectural integrity and practical functionality for successful consent outcomes.
Building Control Applications
We manage building control submissions through our partnership with Brentwood Building Control Department. Our detailed schedules and drawings ensure compliance with technical standards. We coordinate with structural engineers and other consultants to address complex regulatory requirements while maintaining design integrity.
3D Visualisations
Our in-house 3D modelling creates photorealistic renderings for planning applications. This technology helps clients visualise concepts and supports submissions by demonstrating contextual sensitivity. We use massing models and light path analysis to show how proposals integrate with existing environments.
Heritage Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on working with listed buildings and conservation areas. Our team combines architectural knowledge with historical research to develop sustainable solutions. We address challenges like extending historic properties while maintaining their character and securing necessary approvals.
People
Alan Smith
Director & Chartered Architect
Alan founded Settle & Green in 2010 after studying at the Architectural Association. He specialises in contemporary and traditional architecture, with advanced CPD status in sustainable building services. Published in Grand Designs and FX magazines, he won the Home of the Year award in 2012.
Sue Smith
Director & Chartered Planner
Sue has over 40 years' experience in planning and conservation. A former conservation officer with Havering Council, she drafted the local heritage strategy and holds diplomas from the Architectural Association. She specialises in listed buildings and conservation areas, working closely with English Heritage.
Ian Smith
Director & Chartered Surveyor
Ian brings 40 years' building control expertise, including managing the Westfield Shopping City and Olympic Village projects. A Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers, he specialises in negotiating complex compliance issues and reducing project risks through early-stage solutions.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke new homes, residential extensions, heritage projects, and sustainable architecture. Our expertise includes planning applications, listed building consent, and building control compliance for both contemporary and historic properties.
How do you handle planning applications for challenging sites?
We use in-house 3D visualisation tools to develop strategic proposals and collaborate with specialist planning solicitors when needed. Our success in securing approvals for green belt and conservation area projects demonstrates our technical expertise and local authority relationships.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings, including preparing heritage statements and negotiating with conservation officers. Our team has successfully completed numerous projects involving extensions and alterations to protected historic properties.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We are Green Register accredited for sustainable building practices and hold advanced CPD status in sustainable building services. Our projects incorporate eco-friendly solutions while maintaining architectural integrity for both new and historic buildings.
How do you charge for initial consultations?
We offer fixed-fee design consultations lasting 4 or 7 hours, depending on project complexity. This includes on-site meetings, brief formulation, and live design sessions to develop initial concepts before providing detailed service quotations.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Brentwood, Havering, and Thurrock, with experience across Essex and London. Our expertise in green belt and conservation area projects extends to locations throughout the southeast region.
