Business Details
Award-Winning Architects in Colchester | LPS Architecture
LPS Architecture is a family-run architectural design and planning consultancy established over 35 years ago. We specialise in residential projects including extensions, new builds, conversions, and change of use applications, completing over 200 projects annually across London and the Southeast. Our fixed-price model ensures transparency, with all fees clearly displayed on our website and discussed during complimentary consultations. We prioritise clear communication, arriving punctually and delivering high-standard work, while maintaining a proactive approach to building regulations and planning permissions.Our team's expertise in local authority processes has earned us the LABC Award for Best Partnership with a Local Authority, reflecting our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. We support UK charities and maintain a flexible service model, allowing clients to choose between design-only support or full project management. Our dedication to honesty ensures clients receive realistic assessments of project feasibility, budgets, and timelines without hidden costs.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Permission
Loft Conversions
New Builds
Change of Use
3D Laser Surveys
Permitted Development
Listed Buildings
Garage Conversions
Extension Schemes
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of experience in residential architectural design.
- Our fixed-price model ensures complete fee transparency.
- We complete over 200 residential projects annually.
- Our team holds a LABC Award for Local Authority partnership.
- We provide complimentary, no-obligation initial consultations.
Associations and certifications
- LABC
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates tailored solutions for residential projects, combining creativity with technical expertise. We specialise in extensions, new builds, and conversions, ensuring compliance with planning regulations while maximising property potential. Our fixed-price model guarantees no hidden fees.
Planning Permission
We manage full planning applications including permitted development and appeals. With 35 years' experience navigating local authority processes, our success rate reflects deep understanding of regulations and requirements for residential developments across London and the Southeast.
Loft Conversions
Transform unused loft space into functional living areas with our expert conversion service. We handle structural calculations, building regulations compliance, and design optimisation to create additional bedrooms, offices, or bathrooms while maintaining property integrity.
New Builds
From concept to completion, we design and manage new residential builds tailored to client specifications. Our service includes site analysis, planning applications, and building regulations compliance, ensuring energy-efficient, future-proof homes that maximise land potential.
Change of Use
We specialise in changing property usage through permitted development or formal applications. Our expertise covers converting commercial buildings to residential, creating annexes, or adapting existing structures while ensuring compliance with current building standards and local authority requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential extensions, new builds, loft conversions, change of use applications, and planning permissions across London and the Southeast.
How do you handle planning permission applications?
We manage full planning applications including permitted development, appeals, and building regulations compliance, leveraging 35 years' experience with local authorities.
Are your prices fixed or hourly?
All services operate on a fixed-price basis with transparent fees clearly displayed on our website and confirmed during initial consultations.
Do you offer virtual reality design visualisation?
Yes, we offer VR design services to visualise projects in 3D, with pricing tailored to project complexity and required views.
How many projects do you complete annually?
We complete over 200 residential projects annually, including extensions, conversions, and new builds across London and the Southeast.
