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Liz Wainwright – Retrospective Planning Application – Mapperley, Nottingham – Review

Liz left a review for us on Checkatrade “Barnaby Robinson was extremely professional. He listened to what we wanted, talked us through the whole process and explained how he could help us. Sent quotes through after visiting the premises and successfully navigated us through the planning process minefield. We would definitely use him again and…

October 13, 2023
Liz Wainwright – Retrospective Planning Application – Mapperley, Nottingham

Liz had built a small summer house in her garden, however after it was built the family decided to start a dog grooming business. We submitted a retrospective planning application for the building and the commercial change of use which has now been approved. Currently we are in the process of securing building control regularisation…

October 13, 2023
Julian Malin – Bungalow Extension and Windmill Installation – Stoke Golding, Leicestershire – Update

We recently received some finished photos for a project we did for Julian Malin, to see the project post click here.

September 15, 2023
Nigel Mason – Dormer Roof Conversion – Derby, Derbyshire

Nigel Mason approached us for help us with the design of a dormer extension on his roof in order to increase living space on his upper floor, we used a flat roofed dormer to increase on floor space with windows on both the front and rear faces so as to maximise sunlight, we managed to…

June 2, 2023
Sarah Hawken – Small Front Extension & Loft Conversion – Banbury, Oxfordshire – Review

Sarah left a review for us on Checkatrade “A fantastic service received from start to finish. So helpful and friendly with every step of the way clearly explained. Would highly recommend.” If you would like to read more about this project click here.

May 18, 2023
Sarah Hawken – Small Front Extension & Loft Conversion – Banbury, Oxfordshire

Sarah reached out to us about the conversion of a pre-existing loft space in the house she had recently moved into, the previous owners had pushed back the wall of an ensuite, in the master bedroom to make room for a staircase up to the loft, however it hadn’t been designed properly, the loft was…

May 18, 2023
Sima Bangue – Shop Front Redesign – Leicester – Review

Sima left a review for us on Google “I used The Design Social for my shop front planning application. Barnaby was fantastic, professional and great to deal with. He offered suggestions and design ideas. Everything was done on time according to the time scales set out by Barnaby. He also kept me informed on my…

April 4, 2023
Sima Bangue – Shop Front Redesign – Leicester

Sima contacted us requesting our help with the redesign for the shopfront of her retail premises. Sima was looking for a modern contemporary design that represented her brand more clearly. We liaised with the council to secure approval for the shopfront and the new illuminated signage.

April 4, 2023
Jordan Davis – Conversion of Listed Building – Kent – Review

Jordan left a review for us on Checkatrade “Barnaby was very helpful and pleasant to deal with throughout our project. He carried out his work professionally and expeditiously. I would definitely use his services again, and I would recommend Barnaby to others.”

February 23, 2023
Paul Schillaci – Rear Single Storey Extension – Birmingham – Review

Paul left a review for us on Checkatrade Design concept for a small extension and planning “Fantastic working with the team at the design social! Extremely knowledgeable, they spent the time to help me understand what would work best with my plans. I was walked through the process from beginning to end, gaining some insightful…

January 24, 2023
Paul Schillaci – Rear Single Storey Extension – Birmingham

Paul asked us about creating a single storey rear extension on his house, he was looking for a design that provided extra space for a sitting room as well as taking some walls out to create an open plan kitchen/dinning room. We used a flat roof extension with roof lanterns installed to provide any necessary…

January 24, 2023
Andrew Horton – Rear Single Storey Extension – Carlton, Nottinghamshire – Update

We recently received some finished photos for a project we did for Andrew Horton, to see the project post click here.

January 17, 2023
Rossella Cottrell – Planning Application Change in Design – Burton on Trent, Staffordshire – Review

Rossella left reviews for us on Checkatrade and Yell Planning application for Listed Building to replace conversatory with Garden Room “Excellent service from Barnaby. We are a repeat customer and would highly recommend using The Design Social for you planning, design and surveying work. Barnaby managed all phases of the application process from surveying to…

January 4, 2023
Rossella Cottrell – Planning Application Change in Design – Burton on Trent, Staffordshire

Rossella approached us about redesigning an application that she and her husband Paul had already made through us, this largely consisted of the conversion of a conservatory into a garden room for her and her family. If you want to read about the original design click here.

January 4, 2023
Isaac Edwards – Rear Extension – Birmingham – Review

Isaac left a review for us on Checkatrade Developing plans and getting approval from the local authority “Very professional and helpful service. Took the time to understand our requirements and made valuable suggestions also. Handled the whole project in a timely manner” If you would like to read more about this project click here

December 6, 2022
Isaac Edwards – Rear Extension – Birmingham

Isaac asked us to help with the design of a rear extension to create extra room for his kitchen and dining area for a more comfortable area for the family to eat together. This included an open plan area with a small kitchen island as well as inserting a structural steel in an opening to…

December 6, 2022
Harnak Singh – Rear Extension – Leicester – Review

Harnak left a review for us on Google “Very professional and provided an excellent service, regularly kept us informed with updates and progress. We would definitely use again.” If you would like to read more about this project click here

November 17, 2022
Harnak Singh – Rear Extension – Leicester

Harnak approached us about the designing of rear extension as well as asking for help with a change of use application so that he could create a restaurant, this included a new kitchen area with a fire exit as well as raising the ground level of a preexisting bathroom.

November 17, 2022
Evon Walker – Rear Extension – Oscott, Birmingham – Review

Evon left reviews for us on Checkatrade, Google and Yell Design of new kitchen and extension An excellent service! Very professional, friendly and explanatory. Barnaby was very creative and thought of things that we had not which will now enhance our home even more. I would highly recommend Design Social. Thank you so much for…

October 26, 2022
Optical People – Interior Design of new opticians – Hinckley, Leicestershire – Review

Ravi left reviews for us on Checkatrade, Google and Yell Successful Planning Application – 4 apartments “Barnaby was very professional throughout the whole process and successfully achieved planning approval of 4 apartments in the centre of Hinckley, along with the splitting up of retail units.” If you would like to read more about this project…

September 28, 2022

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