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HMOs andstudent accommodation
HMO conversions and new builds, designed around licensing, legislation and Article 4.
Overview
HMO schemes live or die on detail: room sizes, amenity space, fire safety, licensing and, in Nottingham, the Article 4 direction. We know this sector well and design to get both planning and licensing over the line.
Article 4 experience
A 12-bed Sui Generis student HMO taken to the Section 106 stage in Nottingham.
Licensing-aware layouts
Room sizes and shared facilities planned against HMO standards.
Conversion or new build
Change of use, extensions or full redevelopment.
Consultant co-ordination
We work alongside planning consultants on complex cases.
Process
The same clear stages, every time
Related work
Seen in our projects
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. Your initial discovery meeting is free and without obligation. We use it to understand your requirements and create a client brief, then send a clear, stage-by-stage fee proposal.
How are your fees structured?
After the discovery meeting we send a fee proposal broken down by stage, from surveys and concept design through to planning, building regulations and tender drawings. You can see exactly what each stage costs, and clients consistently describe our pricing as reasonable and transparent.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on the project, the property and its location. Many extensions fall under permitted development, while new builds, larger schemes, listed buildings, conservation areas and HMOs in Article 4 areas usually need full planning. We'll advise you at the discovery meeting.
What are 3D renders and do I need them?
Renders are photoreal computer-generated images of your design, inside and out. They let you see your home before it's built, help you make decisions with confidence, and are a persuasive part of a planning application.
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Other ways we can help
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New-build homes
One-off grand designs, from the first conversation to a planning-ready scheme.
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Extensions
Large, transformational extensions that make the whole house work better.
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Renovation and remodelling
Internal reconfiguration that turns a tired house into an aspirational one.
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Residential development
Small-site and brownfield housing schemes for developers and landowners.
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Let’s designyour home.
Every project starts with a free discovery meeting. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll guide you from the first sketch to construction drawings.
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