Our services - Brighton and Hove Architects

We offer a comprehensive range of architectural services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Feasibility Studies

Our feasibility studies are designed to evaluate the potential of your project from the outset. We assess site conditions, planning regulations, and budget constraints to determine the viability of your ideas. This critical first step ensures a solid foundation for your project, providing you with a clear understanding of what’s possible.

Planning

Navigating the planning process can be complex, but our team has extensive experience in securing planning permissions. We handle all aspects of planning applications, liaising with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure your project complies with all necessary regulations and guidelines.

Building Regulations

Compliance with building regulations is crucial for the safety and legality of your project. Our experts ensure that every aspect of your design meets the latest building codes and standards. We prepare detailed submissions and work closely with inspectors to secure approvals.

Design & Specification

We create comprehensive design drawings that capture every element of your project. Our detailed specifications provide clear instructions for contractors, ensuring that materials, workmanship, and construction methods meet the highest standards and minimises misunderstandings and helps maintain quality throughout the build process.

Internal Layout

Optimising the internal layout of your space is key to achieving functionality and flow. We meticulously plan the arrangement of rooms, furniture, and fittings to create spaces that are both practical and inviting, enhancing the overall living experience.

Interior Design

Our interior design services focus on creating cohesive and stylish interiors that reflect your personal taste. From selecting colour schemes and materials to choosing furniture and accessories, we ensure every detail is thoughtfully considered.

Landscaping

The exterior environment is just as important as the interior. Our landscaping services integrate seamlessly with our architectural designs, creating outdoor spaces that complement and enhance your home. We design gardens, patios, and green spaces that are both beautiful and sustainable.

Construction

We manage the construction process with precision and care, coordinating with contractors and tradespeople to ensure your project is built to the highest standards. Our team oversees every aspect of construction, from groundwork to final finishes, ensuring quality and consistency.

Administration

Effective contract administration is essential for maintaining project timelines and budgets. We manage all contractual aspects, including tendering, cost control, and progress reporting. Our proactive approach ensures that any issues are promptly addressed, keeping your project on track.

Stewart was an invaluable help in realising our renovation project. His realistic yet creative approach allowed us to proceed with confidence, and I can recommend him highly.

Samantha Palmer,Google review

Brighton and Hove Architects

Expert Guidance from Feasibility to Planning Approval

At Stewart Nicholson Architects, we provide expert support from the very beginning of your project — starting with feasibility studies and continuing through to the successful submission of planning applications. Based in Brighton, Hove and Sussex, and operating across London and the South East, our architectural team helps clients unlock the full potential of their sites with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

Feasibility Studies: Understanding What’s Possible

The first step in any successful project is understanding the scope and potential of your site or property. Our feasibility studies include in-depth site analysis, review of local planning policies, zoning regulations, and assessment of constraints such as access, overlooking, sunlight, and site topography. We work closely with you to explore design possibilities that align with your goals, budget, and timeframe — whether you’re planning a home extension in Hove, a new-build in Sussex, or a larger-scale development in London.

Concept Design and Pre-Application Strategy

Following the feasibility stage, we develop initial concept designs that bring your vision to life. These early sketches and layout ideas allow us to test key design principles and gather valuable feedback from you and, where appropriate, from local planning departments through pre-application advice. This proactive engagement helps highlight potential planning issues early, strengthening your project’s chances of approval.

Planning Applications: A Fully Managed Process

Once the concept design is agreed, we prepare and manage the full planning application on your behalf. This includes producing all required architectural drawings, preparing detailed design and access statements, coordinating consultant reports, and submitting the final application to your local planning authority. We handle all correspondence, respond to officer queries, and make any necessary adjustments to the proposal to keep the process moving forward smoothly.

Local Knowledge, Proven Results

With extensive experience across Brighton, Hove, Sussex, London, and the South East, Stewart Nicholson Architects has a deep understanding of regional planning frameworks and local authority expectations. Our proven track record of securing planning approvals — even for complex or sensitive sites — ensures that your project starts on the strongest possible footing.

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