Business Details
24 Years
experience
Bespoke Architectural Design Services in Surrey
Established in 2002, Abbey Design specialises in architectural design services tailored to householders and small property developers across Surrey and surrounding areas. With over 34 years of experience in domestic architecture, our founder, John Green, transitioned from large commercial projects to focus on creating bespoke home extensions and new builds. Our approach prioritises natural light integration, addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) through innovative design features like open vaulted roofs.We guide clients through planning permissions and building regulations while maintaining a commitment to functional, lifestyle-specific spaces. Our expertise in smaller-scale projects fills a niche underserved by larger architectural firms, ensuring personalised attention to every detail.
Services
Architectural Design
Measured Surveys
Planning Permission
Extension Plans
Builder Selection
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 34 years of domestic architecture expertise from our founder
- Specialise in smaller-scale projects overlooked by larger firms
- Innovative SAD-conscious design with natural light optimisation
- Personalised guidance through planning and building regulations
- Comprehensive service from concept to construction support
What people say
Keenness to listen
Transformed our home
Full of light
Recommend your services
Couldnt have done it without you
Services
Architectural Design
We create custom architectural designs tailored to individual lifestyles, focusing on natural light integration and functional spaces. Our expertise includes innovative solutions for home extensions and new builds that address Seasonal Affective Disorder through strategic daylighting. With 34 years of domestic architecture experience, we deliver designs that balance aesthetic appeal with practical requirements while ensuring compliance with building regulations.
Measured Surveys
Our comprehensive measured surveys produce accurate floor plans and elevations for existing properties in Surrey and surrounding areas. These detailed drawings form the foundation for renovation projects or planning applications, ensuring precise spatial understanding before design work begins. We cover locations within a 25-mile radius of Woking, including Guildford and Farnham.
Planning Permission
We guide clients through the entire planning permission process for house extensions and new builds. This includes preparing documentation, addressing local authority requirements, and maximising approval chances for projects that larger firms might consider too small. Our experience with Surrey's planning regulations ensures efficient navigation of bureaucratic requirements.
Extension Plans
Specialising in bespoke extension designs, we create plans that enhance living spaces while respecting original property character. Our approach considers family size, lifestyle needs, and future adaptability, with particular focus on open-plan solutions and vertical space optimisation. We handle all technical aspects from initial concept to building regulation compliance.
Builder Selection
We assist in selecting appropriate builders and materials for your project, leveraging local trade networks to connect clients with reliable contractors. This service ensures your design vision translates effectively into physical construction while maintaining budgetary control and quality standards throughout the building process.
People
John Green
Founder & Architect
With 34 years' experience in Surrey and London architectural practices, John established Abbey Design in 2002 specialising in domestic projects. He pioneered SAD-conscious design through natural light optimisation and provides end-to-end architectural services for home extensions and new builds.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke home extensions, new builds, and planning permission assistance for Surrey householders and property developers, with particular expertise in natural light optimisation.
Do you work with small-scale projects?
Yes, we specifically focus on smaller projects often overlooked by larger architectural firms, providing tailored solutions for individual homes and modest developments.
How do you incorporate natural light into designs?
We use open vaulted roofs and strategic window placement to maximise daylight, addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder while creating brighter, more uplifting living spaces.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate within a 25-mile radius of Woking, covering Surrey locations including Guildford, Farnham, and Godalming, plus bordering counties.
Can you help with planning applications?
Yes, we provide complete planning permission support, from documentation preparation to addressing local authority requirements for house extensions and new builds.
What makes your designs unique?
Our designs combine functional living spaces with SAD-conscious daylighting solutions, creating homes that enhance both practicality and wellbeing through architectural innovation.
