Architectural Blog

James Clague Architects would like to invite you to a community consultation event to view and discuss ideas for a proposed new sensitive housing development in Frittenden.

Planning to build on or carry out an outbuilding conversion on rewilded land? Associate Architect Toko Andrews, explains how to do it sensitively

Architectural Technologist James Clague James Clague explains what permissions you need to apply for to install solar panels in conservation areas and on listed buildings

James Clague, Managing Director of James Clague Architects, explains what changes you can make to your home if it's located within a conservation area

James Clague, MCIAT, explains how to determine if a structure is within a listed building’s curtilage and what works you can carry out on it.

Architectural Technologist James Clague answers some common questions about renovating and refurbishing listed buildings

Architectural Technologist James Clague explains the challenges and solutions to insulating the walls of a listed building

Architectural Technologist James Clague shares his top tips for selling a listed building.

James Clague, Managing Director of James Clague Architects, explains everything you need to know to achieve a successful barn conversion.

According to James Clague, Managing Director of James Clague Architects, there are eight things you need to know before buying a listed property

Architectural Technologist James Clague answers some common questions around extending a listed building

Are you allowed to alter the internal structure of a grade II listed building? Architectural Technologist James Clague explores the answers

Not sure whether you need Building Regulations? Architectural Technologist James Clague explains when approval is required, which projects are exempt, and what the rules mean.

Three members of our team spent a week at the 2022 SPAB Working Party. We were thrilled to hear about their fantastic experiences.

A complete guide to permitted development rights, explaining what you can build without planning permission and how to check whether the rules apply to your property

This weeks blog post discusses the main points to consider when you are thinking of making changes to your listed property.

This year we decided to take part in the SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) National Maintenance Week to raise awareness of the importance of identifying and repairing buildings in their early stages of decay.

There are obstables to overcome when making improvements to your home, particularly for those living in listed buildings or in conservation areas.

Find out what pre-application planning advice involves, how much it costs, and when it can be beneficial. Planning expert James Clague explains the advantages, drawbacks, and whether it is worth seeking advice before submitting an application.

Planning changes to a listed building? Discover when listed building consent is required, what work may be exempt, and how to secure approval.

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