Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Planning Services in London & Brighton
Established in 2010, Mohsin Cooper is an award-winning RIBA and RTPI chartered architecture and planning practice with offices in London and Brighton & Hove. Our team combines strategic planning expertise with innovative architectural design to deliver successful projects for developers and homeowners across the UK. With a focus on understanding client needs from the outset, we conduct thorough due diligence to address planning and technical challenges, ensuring robust solutions that maximise site potential. Our integrated approach bridges architecture and planning, supported by in-house specialists who anticipate and resolve constraints early in the process. We have a proven track record in securing planning consents for complex residential, commercial, and heritage projects, including brownfield and greenfield developments.Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our work with volumetric modular construction, partnering with accredited manufacturers to reduce waste and construction time. Clients return to us for our transparent communication, technical proficiency, and ability to transform visions into reality, as evidenced by testimonials highlighting our creativity and reliability. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships through a client-centric ethos, avoiding overt marketing in favour of word-of-mouth recommendations.
Services
Architecture for homeowners
Architecture for developers
Planning consultancy
Volumetric modular construction
Brownfield development
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 14 years of experience in architecture and planning.
- Our in-house planners and architects collaborate seamlessly to resolve constraints.
- We offer BOPAS-accredited modular construction solutions for efficiency.
- 95% success rate in securing planning consents for complex projects.
- Client-centric approach with transparent communication and no hidden fees.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- RTPI
- BOPAS
- B-Corp
What people say
Creativity, technical capability
Expertise and skills
Understood our needs
Fantastic solution
Delivered on time
Services
Architecture for homeowners
We specialise in transforming residential spaces through extensions, refurbishments, and new builds. Our RIBA-chartered team works closely with homeowners to understand their vision, balancing technical requirements with aesthetic goals. From small kitchen extensions to Grand Design projects, we ensure compliance with planning regulations while delivering bespoke solutions that enhance property value and livability.
Planning consultancy
Our RTPI-qualified planners provide end-to-end support for securing planning permissions. We assess site viability, prepare strategic submissions, and negotiate with local authorities to overcome constraints. With expertise in retail, residential, and specialist sectors, we ensure developments meet regulatory standards while maximising commercial potential through collaborative engagement with decision-makers.
Volumetric modular construction
This offsite construction method delivers high-quality buildings faster with reduced waste. We partner with accredited manufacturers to integrate modular solutions into housing and commercial projects. Our designs maintain architectural integrity while meeting low-carbon benchmarks, ensuring mortgage compatibility and compliance with industry standards like BOPAS and LABC.
Commercial architecture
We create commercially viable schemes for developers, balancing profitability with design excellence. Our services include feasibility studies, heritage-sensitive renovations, and mixed-use developments. With in-house planners, we anticipate and resolve constraints early, ensuring schemes meet planning requirements while optimising return on investment through innovative, market-responsive designs.
Brownfield development
We specialise in transforming underutilised or contaminated sites into valuable developments. Our team addresses complex constraints through strategic planning and sensitive design, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. By maximising land potential, we deliver residential and commercial projects that align with local authority priorities while overcoming challenges associated with previous site usage.
People
Abe Mohsin
Director
Co-founder of Mohsin Cooper, Abe brings expertise in sustainable architecture and housing design. He leads strategic guidance for projects and chairs Eastbourne Council's design review panel. A passionate advocate for collaborative planning, he balances practice leadership with cycling challenges and music.
Justin Cooper
Director
Justin co-founded the practice and manages the London office. His strengths lie in technical due diligence and planner collaboration, securing first-time planning approvals. A keen tennis player and watercolour artist, he focuses on understanding client priorities to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Nathan Smith
Projects Director
Nathan joined in 2013, specialising in housing and high-spec residential projects. He challenges briefs to resolve technical issues while maintaining design integrity. His recent work includes sensitive heritage projects. Outside work, he enjoys international cycling events and travel.
Alex Whitcombe
Head of Planning
Alex oversees planning consultancy services with experience in brownfield and greenfield developments. He joined in 2019, advocating for integrated architect-planner collaboration. A motorsport enthusiast, he coordinates major planning applications while promoting sustainable development strategies.
Questions
What services does Mohsin Cooper offer?
We provide architecture and planning services for homeowners and developers, including modular construction and heritage projects.
How does your planning process work?
We develop tailored strategies, address constraints early, and collaborate with local authorities to secure planning consents efficiently.
What is volumetric modular construction?
It’s an offsite method reducing build time and waste, combining quality control with sustainable practices for residential and commercial projects.
How long do projects typically take?
Timelines vary by complexity, but our integrated approach ensures efficient planning and design phases to accelerate delivery.
Do you work outside the South East?
While based in London and Brighton, we undertake projects nationwide with a focus on UK-wide planning expertise.
