Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Architectural Services Across the UK
Established in 1993, Neil Dowlman Architecture is a UK-wide chartered architectural practice headquartered in Lincolnshire. Our team of Chartered Architectural Technologists and Chartered Building Engineers delivers end-to-end solutions for residential, commercial, leisure, industrial, and educational projects. Accredited with ISO 9001, we combine creative design flair with technical expertise to ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion. Our multi-award-winning firm has earned recognition for innovative solutions, including the LABC Best Residential and Small Commercial Designer 2021 award.With six regional offices in Alford, Boston, Louth, Horncastle, Stamford, and Skegness, we provide tailored architectural consultancy services that prioritise client needs. Our commitment to professional development ensures adherence to the highest industry standards, while our in-house surveying and 3D modelling capabilities guarantee precision. We are proud to maintain a personal, professional service ethos that has sustained client relationships for decades.
Services
Planning
Design
Project Management
Residential Projects
Commercial Developments
Leisure Projects
Education Projects
Specialist Schemes
Conservation Services
Self-Build Packages
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Award-winning architectural solutions since 1993
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists members
- ISO 9001 quality management certified
- Six Lincolnshire offices serving the UK
- End-to-end project management from inception to completion
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Professional team
Creative design flair
Exceptional technical knowledge
Personal service
Award-winning expertise
Services
Planning
Our chartered planning consultants provide full application services including outline planning, design statements, and pre-application negotiations. We specialise in resolving planning disputes and preparing robust appeals cases while maintaining strong local authority relationships. With expertise in regeneration and brownfield site redevelopment, we maximise land value through strategic feasibility studies that consider topographical surveys and conservation requirements. Clients benefit from our proactive approach to local authority consultations and neighbourhood presentations.
Design
Offering bespoke design from small extensions to large developments, we combine CAD technology with traditional hand-drawn architectural plans. Our sustainability-focused approach includes passive house standards and BIM integration. We provide 3D visualisations, artists' impressions, and physical models while maintaining strong conservation expertise for listed buildings and heritage projects. The in-house survey team ensures precision through advanced 3D scanning and topographical assessments.
Project Management
We offer full or partial contract management including tendering, contractor selection, and site inspections. Our self-build package provides architectural certification for mortgage purposes with staged fund release coordination. For commercial clients, we handle administration, materials selection, and project scheduling. Our chartered status ensures compliance with Council of Mortgage Lenders Handbook requirements while maintaining greater design flexibility compared to standard guarantee schemes.
Conservation Services
Specialising in listed buildings and conservation areas since 1993, we possess deep knowledge of Lincolnshire's vernacular architecture. Our services include Listed Building Consent applications, grant funding assistance, and sympathetic design modifications. Recognised in Local Authority Good Design guides, we balance historical integrity with modern functionality while maintaining traditional joinery techniques and material authenticity in sensitive environments.
Self-Build Packages
Our tailored self-build packages include design, planning permission applications, and building regulations approval. We provide ongoing architectural advice during construction with mortgage-compliant certification services. Unlike restrictive NHBC schemes, our approach allows continuous design flexibility and expert guidance throughout the build process while meeting Council of Mortgage Lenders requirements for staged fund releases.
People
Neil Dowlman
Director
Chartered Architectural Technologist and Building Engineer with 30+ years' experience, Neil founded the practice in 1993. His innovative designs include award-winning residential projects and commercial developments across the UK and Italy. Recognised for technical excellence in the National LABC Awards, he mentors architectural students and maintains strong local authority relationships.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full planning, design, and project management services for residential, commercial, educational, and leisure projects across the UK. This includes conservation work, self-build packages, and CAD/3D modelling services.
Are you qualified to handle listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in listed buildings and conservation areas with extensive experience since 1993. Our team prepares appropriate consent applications and ensures sympathetic design modifications while maintaining historical integrity.
Do you offer self-build architectural services?
Our self-build packages include design, planning permission, building regulations approval, and mortgage-compliant certification. We offer continuous design flexibility with staged fund release coordination unlike standard guarantee schemes.
How does your project management service work?
We offer full or partial contract management covering tendering, contractor selection, site inspections, and administration. Our chartered status ensures compliance with Council of Mortgage Lenders requirements while maintaining design flexibility throughout construction phases.
What accreditation do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management. Our professionals are members of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and Chartered Association of Building Engineers, with full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
Where are you based?
Our headquarters are in Boston, Lincolnshire, with additional offices in Alford, Louth, Horncastle, Stamford, and Skegness. We serve clients across the UK and have experience with international projects in Europe.
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