Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Services in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Established in 2006, L Bevens Associates is an award-winning architectural practice based in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Founded by Lee Bevens, a RIBA Chartered Architect with over three decades of industry experience, we specialise in delivering tailored architectural solutions for residential and commercial projects. Our expertise spans feasibility studies, planning applications, and building regulation packages, serving clients from small domestic extensions to large-scale developments. We prioritise open communication, sustainable design, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every project aligns with client aspirations and local environments.With a portfolio covering East Anglia, the Home Counties, and beyond, we combine local knowledge with national standards to create spaces that endure. Our commitment to innovation and client collaboration has earned us long-term partnerships and industry recognition. We believe architecture should enhance communities, blending heritage with modern functionality to shape future-ready spaces. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to transform visions into tangible, inspiring designs.
Services
Residential New Builds
Extensions
Developments
Listed Building Conversions
Feasibility Studies
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of RIBA-accredited architectural expertise
- Our team combines local knowledge with national project experience
- We prioritise transparent communication from concept to completion
- We specialise in sustainable designs respecting heritage and environment
- We deliver tailored solutions for projects from 10k to 20m
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Professional and helpful
Swift service
Excellent communication
Bespoke solutions
Thorough planning expertise
Services
Residential New Builds
Designing bespoke residences that blend innovative architecture with sustainable materials. We collaborate closely with clients to create energy-efficient homes tailored to their lifestyle while adhering to local planning policies. Our process ensures seamless transitions from concept to construction, delivering spaces that balance aesthetics and functionality for modern living.
Residential Extensions
Transforming existing properties through functional, aesthetically cohesive extensions. We maximise space utilisation while maintaining structural integrity, offering solutions from single-storey additions to complex multi-level expansions. Our designs enhance property value and livability, ensuring compliance with building regulations and planning requirements across East Anglia.
Listed Building Conversions
Preserving historical integrity while modernising listed structures for contemporary use. Our expertise includes navigating strict conservation guidelines to deliver sensitive adaptations of barns, period homes, and protected buildings. We employ traditional materials and techniques to maintain architectural authenticity while integrating modern amenities and energy-efficient systems.
Commercial Projects
Creating functional, inspiring commercial spaces tailored to business needs. From office units to healthcare facilities, we focus on ergonomic layouts, brand-aligned aesthetics, and cost-effective solutions. Our approach balances planning compliance with innovative design to enhance productivity and client engagement across diverse industry sectors.
Feasibility Studies
Conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate project viability before development. We analyse site constraints, planning policies, and budget parameters to identify opportunities and risks. Our CGI visualisations and technical reports provide clear pathways for informed decision-making, ensuring alignment between client objectives and regulatory requirements.
People
Lee Bevens
Director
RIBA Chartered Architect with over 30 years' experience in residential and commercial design. Qualified in 2001, Lee has led projects from 10k extensions to 20m developments. Specialises in sustainable design and heritage conservation, combining technical expertise with local planning knowledge to deliver client-focused solutions.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential new builds, extensions, listed building conversions, commercial projects, and feasibility studies across East Anglia and the Home Counties.
How do you approach the design process?
We begin by understanding client needs through detailed consultations, followed by feasibility studies and CGI visualisations to refine concepts before progressing to planning and construction.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily East Anglia and the Home Counties, with select projects in Gloucestershire and the Midlands, leveraging our local authority relationships and regional expertise.
Can you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in heritage-sensitive conversions and extensions, ensuring compliance with conservation regulations while modernising spaces for contemporary use.
What sustainability principles do you apply?
We integrate energy-efficient materials, passive design strategies, and renewable technologies to create environmentally responsible buildings that reduce long-term operational costs.
