Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design Services in Harrogate
Established in 2011, Shaw & Jagger Architects provides bespoke architectural services tailored to client aspirations. Our expertise spans residential and commercial sectors, with a particular focus on challenging environments across the UK. We specialise in heritage conservation, having completed the first post-war conversion of a Scheduled Ancient Monument to residential use in England and Scotland. Our practice holds 12 accreditations from national design review panels for projects in sensitive locations, including National Landscapes and World Heritage Sites.We offer full RIBA stage support, from concept design to contract administration, with a proven track record in securing complex planning consents. Our team combines technical excellence with deep understanding of historic building conservation, delivering solutions that balance modern functionality with architectural heritage. We maintain transparency through recorded client calls and published terms of business, ensuring accountability at every project stage.
Services
Residential Architecture
Heritage Conservation
Commercial Design
Planning Consultancy
Building Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Specialists in challenging environments with 12 national design accreditations
- Pioneers in Scheduled Ancient Monument conversions to modern residences
- Accredited experts in National Landscapes and World Heritage Site projects
- Client-focused approach balancing heritage preservation with modern needs
- Proven success in 5 Local Authority level Paragraph 84 planning approvals
Associations and certifications
- Nationally recognised independent design review panels
- NPPF Paragraph 84 planning consents
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating bespoke residential solutions that harmonise modern living with architectural heritage. Specialising in new builds, replacements and extensions within sensitive UK landscapes. Our RIBA-accredited team delivers tailored designs from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with conservation requirements while meeting contemporary needs.
Heritage Conservation
Expert restoration and adaptive reuse of protected structures including Scheduled Ancient Monuments. We conduct detailed heritage assessments and quinquennial surveys to inform conservation strategies. Our portfolio includes ecclesiastical buildings and historic estates, maintaining structural integrity while enabling practical modern use through approved planning processes.
Planning Consultancy
Specialist guidance for complex planning applications in protected areas. With multiple NPPF Paragraph 84 approvals, we navigate conservation area restrictions and National Landscape requirements. Our services include full planning submissions, listed building consents and lawful development certificates, supported by 12 national design review accreditations.
Commercial Design
Designing functional commercial environments from concept to completion. Our expertise covers hospitality venues, offices and creative workspaces, integrating brand identity with practical requirements. We provide technical building packages and on-site support to ensure commercial projects meet regulatory standards while achieving business objectives.
Building Surveys
Comprehensive condition surveys and heritage significance evaluations. We conduct detailed inspections to identify structural requirements and conservation needs. Our reports inform restoration strategies and development plans, combining technical analysis with historical context to guide property interventions across diverse building types.
People
Francis Shaw
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive experience in residential architecture and heritage conservation. Leads design teams through complex planning processes and historic building adaptations, maintaining the practice's commitment to architectural excellence.
Ed Jagger
Co-Founder
Co-founder specialising in commercial projects and conservation management. Oversees technical delivery across RIBA stages, ensuring compliance with heritage requirements while achieving modern functionality in protected structures.
Joe Riley
Senior Architect
Senior architect with expertise in Paragraph 84 planning applications. Manages residential projects in sensitive landscapes, combining contemporary design with conservation principles to secure successful planning outcomes.
Steven Tyson
Heritage Specialist
Conservation expert focusing on Scheduled Ancient Monuments and ecclesiastical buildings. Conducts detailed heritage assessments and develops restoration strategies that preserve historical integrity while enabling practical reuse.
Matt Massarella-Gill
Project Architect
Project architect handling commercial developments and listed building conversions. Specialises in technical building regulations and on-site delivery, ensuring compliance with conservation standards across diverse project types.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential design, heritage conservation, commercial architecture and planning consultancy for protected sites across the UK.
Can you handle projects in conservation areas?
Yes, we have 12 national accreditations for sensitive site projects and multiple NPPF Paragraph 84 planning approvals in conservation areas.
Do you work with historic buildings?
We specialise in Scheduled Ancient Monuments and ecclesiastical buildings, with proven experience restoring protected structures for modern use.
What planning expertise do you have?
Our team has secured 5 Local Authority level Paragraph 84 approvals and extensive experience with complex heritage planning applications.
How do you approach client projects?
We maintain client aspirations at our design core, providing tailored RIBA stage support from concept through to contract administration.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in countryside, Green Belt, National Landscape and World Heritage Site developments.
