Planning permission

Planning applications fees are changing soon. Encouraging clients and potential clients to act soon to get their planning applications submitted before the pricing changes come into effect on April 1st 2025

Planning Applications Fees are Changing Soon | Method Studio

Planning Applications Fees are Changing Soon

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Explore single-storey extensions under Permitted Development. Learn key regulations, planning tips & how to maximise space without full planning permission.

Single Storey Extensions Guide | Method Studio

Method’s Quick Guide to Single Storey Extensions

Waste management 

Reduce construction waste with smart planning. Learn how to recycle, reuse materials, and lower environmental impact for sustainable building projects.

Waster Management During Construction | Method Studio

Waste Management…. ways to help the environment during construction!

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Planning a countryside property extension? Navigate Green Belt, AONB, and conservation rules with expert tips for seamless rural renovations and approvals.

Rejuvenating & Extending Countryside Property | Method Studio

Rejuvenating and Extending a Property in the Countryside: Navigating the Planning Maze

CDM CHANGES UK 2024

Stay Compliant with CDM regulation updates, Principal Designer requirements, and compliance essentials. Learn how these changes impact your projects.

What CDM Changes Mean | Method Studio

CDM Changes: What They Mean for Principal Designer Appointments

Why choose to use an architect?

Discover why hiring an architect is a smart investment. Method Studio Architecture ensures cost-efficient, innovative & sustainable designs that adds value.

Why Hiring an Architect is Worth the Investment | Method Studio

Why Hiring an Architect is Worth the Investment: The Value They Bring to Every Project

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Black and white image of Hylands House, Chelmsford 

Top architects in Chelmsford. Method Studio Architecture blends innovation, sustainability, and local expertise for stunning residential & commercial designs.

Architectural Innovation in Chelmsford | Method Studio

Exploring Architectural Innovation in Chelmsford: Why Method Studio Stands Out

Sustainable Architecture

Discover sustainable architectural building solutions and learn how energy efficiency, renewables, and smart design can reduce environmental impact.

Sustainable Architectural Projects | Method Studio

Sustainable Architecture and Method Studio

SAP Calcs

Need a SAP Calculation for your new build or extensions? Learn about SAP Assessments, when they’re required, and how they impact compliance.

SAP Calculation and Assessment | Method Studio

What is a SAP Calculation and Assessment and do you need it? 

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Palmers Green Extension and renovation

Discover how to create seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces in your new build or extensions with natural light, open layouts, and nature-inspired design.

New Build or Extension Connect With Nature | Method Studio

Connect with nature

Tree Preservation Orders

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), how they impact your architectural project, and what permissions you need from the local authority before carrying out tree work.

Tree Preservation Orders Local Planning | Method Studio

All you need to know about Tree Preservation Orders 

Part L Building Regulations changes

Discover the latest Part L Building Regulations updates. Learn how new energy efficiency standards impact your architectural project and sustainability goals.

Changes to Part L Building Regulations | Method Studio

Changes to Part L Building Regulations

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Enhance your home with expert interior design. Method Studio Architecture offers tailored interior design services to create stunning, functional spaces.

Architecture and interior design | Method Studio

Method Studio Architecture and interior design

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Benefits of green roofs. Improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and urban biodiversity with eco-friendly living roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

Green Roofs Urbanised Areas | Method Studio

Green Roofs in Urbanised Areas

Home office interior

Upgrade your home office with smart design. Discover how to create a productive, comfortable workspace with expert insights from Method Studio Architecture

Is Your Home Office Architecturally Designed | Method Studio

Working from home, is your home office designed for what you need?

Passivhaus

Benefits of Passivhaus design, ultra energy efficient, comfortable, and sustainable buildings with superb insulation, airtightness, and heat recovery ventilation.

Passivhaus/Passive House Efficiency Standard | Method Studio

All you need to know about Passivhaus

Timber frame home

Timber frame vs. steel frame. Discover the pros and cons of each for cost, sustainability, durability, and construction speed in your build.

Timber Frame vs Steel Frame | Method Studio

Timber Frame vs Steel Frame

Sustainable heating options

Discover sustainable heating options for your home or new build. Learn about heat pumps, solar, biomass, and more for energy efficiency.

Sustainable Heating Options | Method Studio

Thinking about sustainable heating options?

Islington Internal

Frameless glazing offers seamless design, maximising natural light & panoramic views. Benefits for modern architecture, energy efficiency & aesthetic appeal.

Frameless Glazing Architectural Design | Method Studio

Meeting in the middle, frameless glazing

Home warranty

Discover the benefits of structural and home warranties. Learn what they cover, why they matter, and how they protect your property.

Structural Warranty Do You Have One | Method Studio 

Does your house have a warranty?!

Understand UK planning laws: full planning, prior approval, lawful development & householder applications. Get expert advice from Method Studio Architecture.

UK Planning Laws Need to Knows | Method Studio

UK Planning Laws - What you Need to Know

Workshop with an Architect

We know that the architectural design and planning process can be complicated. That's why we are delighted to offer workshops.

Architectural Design and Planning Workshop | Method Studio

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45 degree angle rule 360 image

Understand overshadowing rules, right to light and how Method Studio Architecture ensures planning approval for your Chelmsford project with expert guidance.

Overshadowing Rules & Guidelines | Method Studio

Overshadowing guidelines and your latest project…

BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN AND HOW IT EFFECTS CHELMSFORD AND ESSEX

BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN

How Biodiversity Net Gain impacts developments in Essex, its exemptions, and how Method Studio integrates sustainable design for lasting environmental benefits

Biodiversity Net Gain Architecture Essex  | Method Studio

Biodiversity Net Gain: Opportunities and Exemptions

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Discover how CPD at Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford enhances skills, fosters innovation, and ensures excellence in architectural design.

CPD in the Architectural Industry | Method Studio

What is CPD?

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Understanding Article 50 – Conservation Areas and how Method Studio Architecture can help clients and developers in Chelmsford, Essex to navigate planning constraints

Understanding Article 50 – Conservation Areas and how Method Studio can help clients in Chelmsford

Understanding Article 50 – Conservation Areas

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The latest projects and planning approvals for architect in Chelmsford Essex

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Our Projects and Planning Approvals

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Restaurant Plan

Overcoming the barriers and challenges of minor amendments or non-material amendments to planning for projects in Essex and London and how Method Studio can help

Overcoming the barriers and challenges of minor amendments to planning for projects in Essex and London

Minor Amendments for UK Planning

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Method Studio Architecture provide tips to increase likelihood of receiving planning approval for your New Build, Extension, or more. They also provide options for if your planning application is refused. 

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Planning Permission Explained

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Method Studio Architecture help you to find a Structural Engineer for your New Build, Extension, Conversion and more.  

Structural Engineers for your Architectural project. 

What is a Structural Engineer and why you need one.

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Method Studio Architecture help you to get planning permission for your heritage building. 

Getting Planning Permission for your heritage building. 

Information on Heritage or Listed Assets

Move or extend, what's best

Method Studio Architecture can provide advice and drawings to help you with your extension.  

Extensions to your house 

Do-up or sell-up, what’s the best option?

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Method Studio Architecture help you to design an extension under your Local Authorities Permitted Development rules. 

Getting approval under Permitted Development 

Method's Quick Guide to First Floor Extensions

Building regulation drawings

Method Studio Architecture help to keep you bellow budget with a design brief specific to your New build, Extension, Conversion and more. 

Design Brief in your Architectural project.

How does a Design Brief help your budget?

ON SITE PHOTO

Method Studio Architecture provide assistance with your Build over agreement for your architectural project. 

Build Over Agreements 

Build Over Agreements Explained

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Method Studio Architecture in, Essex, Chelmsford, quick guide to receiving planning permission for loft conversions. 

Method Studio Architecture guide to loft conversions. 

Method's Quick Guide to Loft Conversions

Solar Panels

Method Studio Architecture can help your Planning Applications for PV Panel Installation to receive approval and help you save money.  

Installing Solar Panels to your home

Installing Solar Panels now, will be worth it in just a few years 

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Method Studio Architecture help you to understand the Green Belt Policy and work towards getting Planning Permission for your Architectural project. 

Building under the Green Belt Policy 

Information on The Green Belt Policy

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Method Studio Architecture give options for if your Planning Application for your architectural project gets refused. 

What happens when your Planning Application is refused. 

What Happens if my Planning Application is Refused?

Party Wall

Method Studio Architecture help answer your questions regarding when your architectural project, New Build or Extension, needs a Party Wall Notice.

Party Wall notice for your Architectural project

Party Wall Notice Explained

Building Regulations Drawings

Method Studio Architecture can answer your questions regarding Building Control to help your architectural project run smoothly.  

Building Control for your architectural project

What does Building Control do?

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Method Studio Architecture help to give you the most accurate price for your New Build or Extension and to keep your architectural project on schedule. 

Architectural project during a Recession.

Planning for the next Recession

On site support

Method Studio Architecture work as contract administrators for your architectural project, they provide Project Support helping your New Build or Extension to run smoothly. 

Contract Administration and Project Support with Method Studio Architecture

Stage Four - Contract Administration & Project Support

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360° degree walkthrough image

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford, Essex, use 360º site walkthroughs for your architectural project, New Build or Extension, to keep it running smoothly and on schedule. 

360º Site Walkthroughs for your architectural project

360° Site Walkthrough 

LIVING IMAGES

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford, Essex, Featured in the Essex Living Magazine as a growing architectural business designing New Builds and Extensions, using the latest technology such as VR and 3D concepts. 

Method Studio Architecture featured in Living Magazine. 

Featured In Living Magazine

Method Studio Architecture provide detailed design documents with special design features for your architectural project, Extension or New Build, to Building Control. 

Method Studio Architecture Process Stage 2

Everything you need to know about our Stage 2: Building Regulation Drawings

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Dropped kerb image

Method Studio Architecture help designing and building your new In-Out driveway. 

In-Out Driveway Designing and Building

In-Out Driveway Design; how do I change my driveway?

Building regulations changes

Method Studio Architecture help to update your existing architectural project or make sure your new build is inline with new building regulations. 

New building regulations for architectural projects. 

Building Regulation changes - make sure you’re up to date!

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Method Studio Architecture have a skilled team of architects and use 4 simple stages to help you complete your architectural project stress free. 

Why you should choose Method Studio Architecture for your architectural projects. 

Why choose Method Studio Architects?

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Method Studio Architecture provide designs, for your architectural project, submit planning applications for approval, help you choose a builder for your project and offer support during construction to provide a stress free experience. 

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