Journal
Notes fromthe studio.
Planning, craft and the practicalities of building well in the South West.
Guides · 2 October 2026
Do I need an architect for an extension?
Not legally. Here is what a good architect or architectural designer changes, and when it matters most.
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- 18 September 2026Extending a Georgian house in BathPlanning6 min
- 10 September 2026How much does an architect cost in the UK?Practice6 min
- 20 August 2026How long does planning permission take in Bath?Planning4 min
- 4 August 2026Loft conversions in Bristol, explainedGuides5 min
- 30 July 2026Barn conversions in Somerset: Class Q explainedGuides6 min
- 8 July 2026Building a home in Wales: what is different?New build5 min
- 22 June 2026Building new in the Devon countrysideNew build7 min
- 10 May 2026What a fee proposal should tell youPractice4 min