Business Details
20 Years
experience
Residential Architecture & Planning Experts
Hunter Architects & Planners is a boutique architectural firm specialising in residential design, renovation, and planning consultancy. With over 15 years of experience, we combine design innovation with practical expertise to create homes that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Our services span from initial concept development to securing planning permissions, with a focus on bespoke solutions for homeowners, landowners, and developers.We prioritise client collaboration, ensuring each project reflects individual needs while adhering to regulatory requirements. Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects and an RTPI Planning Consultant, supported by a proven track record in complex planning approvals, including Green Belt and Conservation Area projects. We are committed to delivering high-quality, context-driven designs that enhance both properties and communities.
Services
Residential Architecture
Planning Consultancy
Conservation Projects
Green Belt Homes
Bespoke Home Design
Planning Appeals
Architectural Illustrations
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer RIBA Chartered Architect services with RTPI Planning expertise.
- Our team has secured planning approvals in challenging locations like Green Belts.
- We provide tailored design solutions balancing client needs and regulatory compliance.
- Our experience includes sustainable builds and conservation projects.
- We maintain transparent communication from concept to planning approval.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- RTPI
- LABC Partner
What people say
Fantastic to work with
Outstanding service
Handled efficiently
Passionate about projects
Creative solutions
Services
Residential Architecture
We create tailored residential designs for new builds, extensions, and remodelling projects. Our approach balances aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability while adhering to local planning regulations. Services include concept development, 3D visualisations, and planning submissions. Clients benefit from our expertise in securing approvals for complex sites, including Green Belts and Conservation Areas.
Planning Consultancy
Our RTPI Chartered Planning Consultants specialise in securing permissions for residential and commercial projects. We prepare detailed applications, negotiate with authorities, and handle appeals. Expertise includes Paragraph 80 approvals, permitted development, and overcoming refusals. Clients receive strategic advice to maximise approval chances while aligning with policy requirements.
Conservation Projects
We specialise in preserving and enhancing historic buildings and sites. Services include Listed Building Consent applications, sympathetic renovations, and context-driven designs for Conservation Areas. Our team balances modern functionality with heritage preservation, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards while maintaining architectural integrity.
Green Belt Homes
We navigate Green Belt planning complexities to deliver compliant residential projects. Services include feasibility studies, design optimisation, and persuasive planning submissions. Our track record includes approvals for replacement dwellings up to 500% larger than original structures, leveraging policy exceptions while respecting environmental constraints.
Bespoke Home Design
We design unique, client-focused homes tailored to individual lifestyles and sites. Services span from initial concept sketches to construction drawings, incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Our collaborative process ensures homes meet both aesthetic aspirations and practical needs, with seamless integration into their surroundings.
People
Ian Hunter Architects
Director
Ian Hunter Architects, RIBA Chartered Architect and RTPI Planner, co-founded Hunter Architects in 2006. With expertise in residential design and complex planning approvals, he leads project strategy and client collaboration. His hands-on experience includes building a sustainable family home on a challenging site.
Gillian Hunter Architects
Director
Gillian Hunter Architects, RIBA Chartered Architect, co-founded the firm alongside Ian. She focuses on translating client visions into functional, elegant designs. Her experience spans conservation projects and sustainable builds, informed by her work with property developers and hands-on construction projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services for residential projects, including concept design, planning applications, building regulations, and construction drawings. Specialisms include Green Belt developments, conservation projects, and bespoke home design.
Can you help with planning permission in restricted areas?
Yes, we specialise in securing planning permissions in challenging locations such as Green Belts, Conservation Areas, and for Paragraph 80 applications. Our success rate includes appeals and complex site constraints.
Do you work with self-builders and developers?
We work with both private homeowners and commercial developers. Our services cater to self-build projects, speculative residential developments, and landowners seeking to maximise plot potential.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We adopt a collaborative approach, starting with detailed brief discussions and offering sketch options. Clients receive regular updates and revisions until the design fully aligns with their vision and practical requirements.
What sustainability features do you incorporate?
We integrate passive design principles, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials. Our expertise includes PassivHaus standards, BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment, and eco-friendly construction methods tailored to project budgets.
