architects serving somerset.
An architect-led practice delivering residential projects across Somerset.
From Bath's Georgian terraces to rural barn conversions in the Mendips, we support homeowners through design, planning and technical stages with advice tailored to Somerset's varied planning authorities, heritage assets and environmental constraints.
working across somerset.
One consistent LXW process, tailored to the planning authority, site constraints and architectural character of each location.
Planning context
- Somerset Council is preparing a new Somerset Local Plan 2045 while existing adopted local plans continue to guide decisions
- Bath and North East Somerset decisions are made against its development plan, including heritage, environment and design policy
- Bath World Heritage Site, listed buildings and conservation areas can require detailed heritage justification
- Somerset Levels and Moors phosphate issues can affect qualifying development in relevant catchments
Councils and authorities
- Somerset Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- North Somerset Council
Areas we serve
architectural services in somerset.
Planning permission Somerset
Planning advice and applications across Somerset Council, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset authority areas.
Learn moreBuilding regulations
Technical drawing packs, specifications and building control submissions for Somerset homes and residential projects.
House extensions
Extensions for Georgian, rural and suburban homes, balancing useful space with local character.
Learn moreNew build homes
Bespoke homes shaped around their site, brief and planning context across Somerset.
Learn moreListed buildings and conservation
Careful design work for historic buildings, conservation areas and sensitive settings in Somerset.
Rural developments
Barn conversions, farm diversification projects and rural homes where landscape and policy need careful handling.
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.
Somerset knowledge
- Awareness of Somerset's separate planning authority areas
- Bath World Heritage Site and conservation awareness
- Knowledge of rural, protected landscape and phosphate-related planning constraints
- Understanding of Somerset building traditions and materials
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