Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Planning & Architecture Services in Surrey, London & Kent
We are an award-winning planning and architecture practice dedicated to designing high-quality buildings and spaces that shape the world around us. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver tailored solutions for private individuals, homebuilders, developers, and local authorities across the UK. Our in-house collaboration between planners, architects, and technical staff ensures a holistic approach, unlocking the true potential of land or property. Our Preferred Partners initiative provides swift access to specialist expertise, ensuring projects meet planning requirements efficiently.As the only practice in the South East offering this integrated model, we guide clients from initial concept to project completion. Our values prioritise client needs, team development, and community impact, supported by a 100% success rate in professional qualifications for our staff. Affiliated with leading professional bodies, we combine innovation with heritage expertise to meet modern sustainability standards.
Services
Architecture
Planning
Heritage Consultancy
Ecology Surveys
Preferred Partners
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of combined experience in planning and architecture.
- Our in-house team includes chartered architects and planning experts.
- We provide a unique Preferred Partners network for specialist support.
- We focus on holistic, client-centric solutions from concept to completion.
- We combine innovation with heritage expertise and sustainability.
Services
Architecture
Our architectural team provides end-to-end design solutions, from feasibility studies to building regulations. We specialise in residential and commercial projects, blending creativity with technical precision. Our services include masterplanning, urban design, and contract administration, ensuring compliance with planning policies and client needs.
Planning
We offer expert planning advice for site acquisitions, extensions, and major developments. Our team navigates local authority requirements, preparing pre-application submissions and planning statements. We focus on achieving permissions efficiently, addressing constraints like highways, ecology, and heritage.
Heritage Consultancy
WS Heritage specialises in listed buildings, conservation areas, and scheduled monuments. We prepare heritage statements, character appraisals, and statements of significance. Our consultants advise on listed building consents, de-listing applications, and appeals, ensuring compliance with historic environment guidelines.
Ecology Surveys
We conduct ecological assessments to identify habitats and protected species. Our surveys inform mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Services include extended phase I habitat surveys, protected species licensing, and biodiversity net gain planning.
Preferred Partners
Our network of trusted partners provides arboricultural, flood risk, daylight, and structural engineering expertise. This collaboration ensures comprehensive solutions for site constraints, enhancing planning applications and reducing pre-commencement conditions.
People
Brian Woods
Founder & Managing Director
Brian founded WS Planning & Architecture and brings decades of strategic leadership. He oversees major projects and ensures the practice maintains its reputation for excellence in planning and architectural design.
Emily Munro
Planning Director
Emily leads the planning team with expertise in local authority engagement. She joined in 2017 and specialises in complex planning applications, ensuring compliance with national and regional policies.
Jhonnatan Jaramillo
Architectural Director
Jhonnatan directs architectural projects with a focus on private-sector clients. His experience spans residential and commercial developments, ensuring designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Spencer Copping
Managing Director
Spencer co-leads the practice, focusing on operational excellence. He ensures seamless integration of planning, architecture, and heritage services, maintaining client satisfaction and project efficiency.
Mark Sanderson
Heritage Director
Mark specialises in heritage consultancy, advising on listed buildings and conservation areas. He ensures projects balance preservation with modern development needs, complying with statutory guidelines.
Questions
What services does WS Planning & Architecture offer?
We provide architecture, planning, heritage consultancy, ecology surveys, and access to a network of preferred partners for specialist support.
How long has the company been in business?
We have over 30 years of experience, established in 1995, with a proven track record in planning and architectural projects.
Do you work with clients outside Surrey, London, and Kent?
Yes, while our offices are in Surrey, London, and Kent, we work with clients across the UK on diverse projects.
What is the Four Stage Planning & Design Process?
Our process includes preparation, concept design, spatial coordination, and technical design, ensuring projects meet planning requirements efficiently.
Can you assist with heritage property projects?
Yes, our WS Heritage team specialises in listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage asset management, providing expert consultancy services.
How do I start a project with WS Planning & Architecture?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your project. We’ll guide you through our design brief process and assemble the right team for your needs.
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Reviews (5)
Charlotte Malagoni
Jun 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We worked with Spencer and Lee who were a great support and guided us through the entire process. They were always available to take our calls and answer any of our questions or concerns. They are very knowledgable of the local area and it was a pleasure to work with them. We would highly recommend them. Charlotte
We worked with Spencer and Lee who were a great support and guided us through the entire process. They were always available to take our calls and answer any of our questions or concerns. They are very knowledgable of the local area and it was a pleasure to work with them. We would highly recommend them. Charlotte
Nick Briscoe
May 30, 2021
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They like to get involved with things that are not on there doorstep. they provided a planning application for stables on green belt land knowing there client were travellers. they then let them move in with caravans so they could appeal the use. they do not care about the local residence in the area but just about the money they will make. it would be nice if they would visit the local pub and meet the residence so they could tell us why they do this!!!!!!!!
David Williams
May 17, 2021
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Thus company has proven it does not care about developing the community. They have supported the destruction of the Green Belt. Provided a planning application for a gypsie/traveller site retrospectively after the client had been issued a notice for unauthorised construction. They do not care about the local residence in the area but just about the money they will make. If you want to work with an ethically moralled company, look elsewhere.
Fleur Copping
Apr 29, 2021
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WSPA - especially Max and George, have worked hard to get my planning approved first time. Which to be honest I wasn't expecting to happen - I was prepared that we may have to adapt or amend what I wanted. From the design of my extension by the Architects to the work that was done upfront with Wandsworth Council to ensure it would go through the application smoothly I've been really pleased with the quality of work. It's the first time I've done this and so the fact there is a clear process that they follow and clear costings made it a lot easier. Thanks Max and George in particular.
Iain Maclean
Jan 29, 2021
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I was recommended WSPA by a neighbour who had already had a positive experience with them. We wanted to complete two extensions on our house. We chose WSPA because of the recommendation but also because they delivered a good price. Once we got into the drawings and started to meet with George and Robert we were even more impressed. They realised that we had a tight timescale so worked with us to navigate through the entire process, from submitting the cover letters through to handling communications with Tandridge and with our private Building Control. At the 59th minute our structural engineer
