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LXW ArchitectsLXW Architects
Sustainable residential architecture with natural materials
Devon

architects serving devon.

An architect-led practice creating thoughtful homes, extensions and rural projects across Devon.

From Dartmoor-edge conversions to coastal homes around the English Riviera, we bring planning knowledge and careful design thinking to Devon's varied towns, villages and protected landscapes.

Design | Planning | Building regulations
Local Expertise

working across devon.

One consistent LXW process, tailored to the planning authority, site constraints and architectural character of each location.

Planning context

  • Devon residential applications are handled by district, city, unitary and National Park authorities rather than one single county planning authority
  • Dartmoor Local Plan 2018-2036 applies within Dartmoor National Park
  • Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2011-2031 applies within Exmoor National Park
  • Coastal homes, exposed sites, conservation areas and rural conversions need site-specific design and policy checks

Councils and authorities

  • East Devon District Council
  • Exeter City Council
  • Mid Devon District Council
  • North Devon Council
  • South Hams District Council
  • Teignbridge District Council
  • Torridge District Council
  • West Devon Borough Council
  • Plymouth City Council
  • Torbay Council
  • Dartmoor National Park Authority
  • Exmoor National Park Authority

Areas we serve

Exeter
Plymouth
Torquay
Paignton
Barnstaple
Newton Abbot
Totnes
Tavistock
Tiverton
Bideford
Sidmouth
Dawlish
Dartmouth
Kingsbridge
Okehampton
95%+
Planning approvals achieved
24
Years combined experience
100+
Projects completed
48hr
Response time
Services

architectural services in devon.

01

Planning permission Devon

Planning applications and strategy across Devon's district, city, unitary and National Park authority areas.

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02

Building regulations

Technical drawing packs, specifications and building control submissions for Devon homes and residential projects.

03

House extensions

Extensions for town, village, coastal and rural homes, with design shaped around light, access and local context.

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04

New build homes

Bespoke homes shaped around their site, brief and planning context across Devon.

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05

Listed buildings and conservation

Careful design work for historic buildings, conservation areas and sensitive settings in Devon.

06

Dartmoor and countryside properties

Specialist support for rural homes, barn conversions and protected landscape settings.

Why LXW

local knowledge, careful process.

Location pages stay consistent, but the advice and content are specific to the councils, constraints and project types clients are actually searching for.

Devon knowledge

  • Awareness of Devon's split planning authority structure
  • Knowledge of Dartmoor, Exmoor and rural planning constraints
  • Understanding of coastal and countryside residential briefs
  • Relevant Devon project experience includes The Annexe

Professional standards

  • Led by ARB Registered Architect Liam Chamings
  • 24 years combined experience across residential, commercial, healthcare and defence sectors
  • Design, planning and building regulations support from one coordinated team

Let's Talk

start a conversation.

Get architectural advice for your project.

Initial consultation
Planning permission guidance
No obligation quote

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours, excluding weekends and bank holidays.