Business Details
16 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Brentwood
Settle & Green is a RIBA Chartered architectural practice established in 2010, specialising in contemporary design and heritage conservation. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in architecture, planning, and building control to deliver bespoke solutions for residential projects. With over 40 years of collective experience, we excel in navigating complex planning processes for listed buildings, conservation areas, and green belt developments. Our approach integrates sustainable design principles while maintaining sensitivity to historical contexts. We provide end-to-end services from initial consultations to statutory approvals, supported by 3D visualisation technology.Our directors hold advanced qualifications in sustainable construction and building conservation, ensuring technical excellence across all projects. We maintain partnerships with local authorities and specialist consultants to achieve successful planning outcomes. Our track record includes award-winning designs and published work in leading architectural journals. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform challenging projects into approved developments through innovative problem-solving.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Listed Building Consent
Building Control Applications
3D Modelling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- RIBA Chartered Practice status since 2012
- Specialist expertise in listed building and green belt projects
- In-house 3D visualisation capabilities for planning applications
- Directors hold Advanced CPD in sustainable building services
- Proven success in overturning previous planning refusals
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Fabulous design
Innovative approach
Professional service
Outstanding technical knowledge
Successfully overturned refusals
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates bespoke residential solutions combining contemporary aesthetics with functional excellence. We specialise in new builds, extensions, and interior redesigns that maximise space and natural light. Our approach integrates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems while maintaining sensitivity to historical contexts. The service includes concept development, space planning, and detailed construction documentation.
Planning Applications
We prepare comprehensive planning applications tailored to local authority requirements. Our service includes pre-application consultations, feasibility studies, and 3D visualisations to demonstrate design intent. We specialise in complex cases involving conservation areas, listed buildings, and green belt developments. Our success rate in securing approvals for challenging projects demonstrates our expertise in navigating planning regulations.
Listed Building Consent
Specialist service for modifications to listed buildings requiring detailed heritage assessments. We prepare comprehensive documentation including heritage statements and method statements to satisfy conservation officers. Our expertise ensures sympathetic alterations that preserve historical integrity while meeting modern living standards. We maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities to facilitate smooth approval processes.
Building Control Applications
We manage full plans building control applications through our partnership with Brentwood Building Control Department. The service includes technical drawings, compliance documentation, and coordination with structural engineers. We ensure all projects meet current building regulations while maintaining design integrity. Our proactive approach minimises delays during construction phases.
3D Modelling
Advanced 3D modelling service for design exploration and planning submissions. We create photorealistic renderings and massing models to demonstrate proposals in context. This technology enables clients to visualise final outcomes before construction begins. The service supports planning applications by clearly communicating design intent to local authorities.
People
Alan G.R.H. Smith
Director & Chartered Architect
Alan founded Settle & Green in 2010 after studying at the Architectural Association. He holds RIBA Chartered Practice status and has won multiple design awards. His expertise spans contemporary architecture and heritage conservation, with published work in Grand Designs and Build It magazines.
Sue Smith
Director & Chartered Planner
Sue brings over 40 years' experience in planning and conservation. A Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, she specialises in listed buildings and conservation areas. Her strategic approach has secured approvals for numerous complex heritage projects across southeast England.
Ian Smith
Director & Chartered Surveyor
Ian leads building control services with 40 years' experience in regulatory compliance. A Fellow of the Association of Building Engineers, he previously headed building control departments for major London boroughs. His expertise ensures technical excellence in all our projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in contemporary residential design, heritage conservation, and planning consultancy for listed buildings and green belt developments.
Can you help with planning applications for listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience preparing listed building consents with detailed heritage assessments and sympathetic design solutions.
Do you work outside the Brentwood area?
We operate across Essex, London, Kent, and the wider southeast region, with successful projects in conservation areas and green belt locations.
How do you handle complex planning challenges?
We use strategic design approaches combined with 3D visualisation technology to demonstrate planning merits and overcome previous refusal reasons.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
Our directors hold Advanced CPD in sustainable building services and we integrate eco-friendly solutions in all our architectural designs.
How are your fees structured?
We offer fixed-fee consultations and transparent pricing for each project stage, with detailed quotations provided before commencing work.
