Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Arnside, Cumbria
Chetham Architecture Design was founded in 2004 by Tim Chetham, a qualified architect registered with the Architects Registration Board. With over 20 years of experience in architectural practice, we specialise in providing bespoke architectural solutions for private clients across Cumbria, Lancashire, and the Lake District. Our services span from initial concept design through to project completion, including measured surveys, planning applications, and building regulations. We maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities and prioritise sustainable design principles, integrating eco-friendly materials and renewable energy solutions.Our team holds professional accreditations, including Chartered Architectural Technologist status with CIAT and membership of the Association for Environment Conscious Building. We offer free initial consultations and guide clients through every stage of the building process, ensuring projects meet both practical and aesthetic requirements while respecting historical and environmental contexts.
Services
Measured Surveys
Planning Applications
Listed Building Consent
Building Regulations
Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of architectural expertise in Cumbria and the Lake District
- Our team includes a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)
- We provide free initial consultations with no obligation
- Specialists in sustainable design and historic building conservation
- Established relationships with local planning authorities
Associations and certifications
- CIAT
- ARB
- ACA
- AECB
What people say
Stunning result
Professional and prompt
Genuinely cared about the project
Exceeded expectations
Thoroughly recommend
Services
Architectural Consultation
We provide expert architectural consultation from initial concept to project completion. Our services include site analysis, feasibility studies, and design development tailored to client needs. Our team ensures compliance with planning regulations while optimising space and functionality for residential properties.
Planning Applications
Our planning application service includes preparing detailed drawings, submitting documentation to local authorities, and managing the approval process. We specialise in securing permissions for extensions, renovations, and new builds in sensitive areas like the Lake District National Park.
Building Regulations
We ensure all projects meet current building regulations through detailed technical drawings and specifications. Our team coordinates with building control officers to verify compliance with safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency standards throughout the construction process.
Sustainable Design
We integrate sustainable design principles using eco-friendly materials, renewable energy systems, and energy-efficient technologies. Our approach balances environmental responsibility with modern living requirements, reducing carbon footprints while maintaining aesthetic appeal in residential projects.
Historic Building Work
We specialise in renovating and extending historic buildings while preserving architectural integrity. Our expertise includes working with traditional materials, obtaining listed building consents, and incorporating modern amenities without compromising historical character in protected structures.
People
Tim Chetham
Architect & Founder
Tim Chetham BA (Hons) BArch ADPPA MCIAT ARB is a registered architect with 20 years' experience in residential design. He specialises in sustainable architecture and historic building conservation, holding Chartered Architectural Technologist status with CIAT and membership of the Association for Environment Conscious Building.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including measured surveys, planning applications, listed building consent, building regulations, and contract administration for residential projects.
Do you specialise in specific building types?
We specialise in residential extensions, renovations, and conversions of historic buildings, particularly in the Lake District and Cumbria.
Are you qualified to handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and maintain strong working relationships with local planning and building control officers.
Do you offer sustainable design solutions?
Yes, we integrate eco-friendly materials, renewable energy systems, and energy-efficient designs into all our projects.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Yes, we manage the entire planning application process, including preparing documentation and liaising with local authorities.
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Reviews (2)
Carolynne Farmer
Sep 26, 2021
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Right from the outset, Tim was totally professional, and spelt out exactly what to expect from the design process. He worked closely with us throughout, and always responded promptly if we had any queries.. Tim absolutely nailed the brief, and were delighted with the results.
Robert Crook
Jul 14, 2020
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We worked with Tim on a redesign of the ground floor and the upper floor of our house in Arnside. Tim was very creative in his thinking and translated that into the design, working with us very closely. The end result is magnificent, creating much more functional space out of the same space, making a huge difference to our home and at the same time created views of the South Lakes and Kent Estuary
