Are you considering purchasing land or property for development?

Do you already own land that you believe holds potential for development?

Are you frustrated by the search for the perfect property and thinking of building your own?

Or perhaps you're looking to invest in a dilapidated property with plans to renovate, rent, or sell?
At Whitfield:Design Architects we guide developers, investors, and homeowners who may have these questions. With years of experience we understand that the journey to successful land or property development starts with asking the right questions and finding the right people to help.

​But where should you begin? And how can you manage the risks associated with such significant investments?
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The key to unlocking a site's full potential often lies in securing planning permission from the Local Authority or determining whether your project can be completed under Lawful Development. Without this crucial approval, development simply cannot proceed. This is where professional expertise and due diligence become essential.

We are here to support you every step of the way—offering a comprehensive service to help you achieve planning permission and make informed decisions. Let’s discuss your project and see how we can turn your ideas into a reality.
Our Three-Step Process
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​Step 1: Site Research -
​Should I buy and develop this site?
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  • We’ll conduct thorough background research on the site, analysing its location, planning policy, planning history, constraints, boundary limits, title plan and more.
  • By examining recent property transactions, comparable prices in the area, and similar property trends, we can help you assess the financial feasibility of your development.
  • This initial research aims to determine if the project is worth pursuing, ensuring you don’t waste time and resources on an unviable site.

​Step 2: Design Ideas -
What can be built on the site and will it get planning permission?
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  • If the site research reveals no significant concerns, we move forward with a detailed site analysis and develop preliminary design concepts.
  • At this stage, we collaborate with other consultants, such as planning consultants, to evaluate the project’s viability from a regulatory standpoint.
  • We create multiple design proposals and submit a pre-application to the Local Authority. This helps gauge the council’s openness to the development and facilitates a dialogue that can provide valuable guidance.

​Step 3: Gaining Planning Permission -
Bringing the vision to life
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  • If the pre-application receives positive feedback, the next step is submitting a full or outline planning application.
  • Our previous work up to this point gives you the confidence to move forward with your investment.
  • We’ll create a comprehensive set of planning drawings and a detailed design package for submission to the Local Authority.
  • Once approved, you’ll have the green light to unlock your site’s potential and move forward with the development.
 
Contact us to start your journey.
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Email: [email protected]
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20 Quadrant House, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 7QE

We also cover the following areas:
Maidenhead, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Newbury, Farnborough, Aldershot, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Hackney, London.