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There are very few bungalows being built these days, but that said Essex does have its fair share of single-storey homes.  Often set on a wider plot of land and commonly thought of as being more suited to the elderly, owning a bungalow can have many benefits for all types of homeowners, especially when considering it for a […]

A modern design or an urban update on a traditional home might not be your first thought when considering an extension. However, we think a contrasting creation can be a terrific addition.  The range of stylish extensions available is now larger than ever. There is no rule book to say that extensions must match the

When extra space is needed in your home, adding a basement is worth consideration. The development of a basement can create a fantastic amount of extra living space, add substantial market value to your home and revitalise a tired property.  This type of extension can also reduce the visual impact of overextension on a property that

Being situated in the heart of the Essex countryside, we are often approached on how to secure planning permission for properties on Green Belt land. In 2021, planning applications to build an additional 35,000 homes on UK Green Belts were submitted. Obtaining permission to build on Green Belt land can be difficult, however, tapping into

Breathtakingly Beautiful Barn Conversion And Astonishing Artefacts.   Our Senior Architect, Dandi Passerini was thrilled to receive planning consent at the end of 2021 to convert an existing barn, occupying over 7 acres of delightful Essex land into two independent dwellings.   The current property offered the new homeowners an exciting opportunity to transform and extend the

Creating a single-storey rear extension and the demolition of the existing garage on this job have had some challenges. We were initially commissioned to prepare the construction drawings and submit a building regulations application to private building control. This project is being built on a public drain, originally using a separate drainage company. Unfortunately, this

Martyn Pattie and MP Architects LLP have been delivering outstanding Architectural design to our local Essex community for over 35 years. We know that finding the right Architect for your development project is the foundation of its success.   As an established local provider of exceptional Architectural design to the Essex Community, it is a daily

As the world is becoming more accessible the demand for diverse Architectural design experts continues to grow. We pride ourselves on ‘our people’ being made up of a strong multilingual team, who can communicate effectively in a range of languages and cultures. Whilst we recognise that English is seen as the global dialect, others are rapidly growing in

MP Architects LLP are keen supporters of emerging Architectural talent on every level and this week was cause for a real celebration!   We would like to congratulate our valued team member, Navid Hamzeheinejad for the hard work, time, and effort he has dedicated to achieving his RIBA Part III Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in

MP Architects LLP are experts in ‘change of use projects’. We have helped many property owners successfully obtain planning permission to turn redundant premises into better buildings.  It can indeed be challenging to design and restore a ‘change of use’ project as opposed to starting from scratch.  Change of use can provide fantastic opportunities to