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News Post – 26th September 2023

We are very pleased to have won a planning appeal for our proposals relating to a rear extension and dormer-loft conversion in the London Borough of Havering. Although extremely frustrating to have been refused planning permission initially, we wouldn’t be beaten, and after months of hard work, we successfully overturned the decision. It cannot be stressed enough the resistance we met from a very difficult planning department along the way. We are genuinely thrilled that we have achieved permission for what will be a wonderful home for our client, with the Appeals Officer noting the ‘sympathetic, high quality and contemporary design.”

We have lost out on a number of commissions lately, as potential customers have opted to proceed with cheaper designers offering a lesser scope of service. However, we won’t change our methods, as we firmly believe in the quality of our work and the results that we achieve for our clients. MiL Architects always go the extra mile!

News Post – 11th December 2022

Project Complete!

MiL Architects always go the extra mile for our clients, but it’s never been as true as for this project – almost 1400 miles away in Lithuania!!

Forget site visits – this entire project was carried out from Facebook, including the site survey. All the dimensions were sent to us via several video messages, and translated piece by piece until we were able to prepare the drawings. Needless to say, modelling in 3D gave everyone the confidence that they were captured accurately.

From there, design proposals quickly followed – again, shared with the end user via Facebook Messenger. Hats off to a very good contractor who didn’t need to ask a single question the whole way through. A very enjoyable project for MiL Architects, and a completely transformed new home for our client, just in time for Christmas.

News Post – 5th October 2022

Very pleased to have received outline planning permission for a new two storey dwelling within a restricted urban site in Derry / Londonderry. The planning authority complimented the proposals for appearing to sit harmoniously within the environment and helping to consolidate the existing development

News Post – 10th October 2021

Another feasibility study completed – this document investigated the planning history of a site in Watford and explored the option of converting the existing old people’s home into 8no. self-contained flats. A submission for pre-application advice has also been prepared and issued to the local authority.

News Post – 27th September 2021

MiL Architects have submitted an outline application for a new two-story dwelling within a sub-urban estate outside Derry ~ Londonderry. The Design and Access Planning Statement covers a detailed site analysis, history of planning within and around the application site, as well as indicative 3d images suggesting the form and scale of the proposed dwelling – subject to further development at full planning stage in due course

News Post – 4th September 2021

We have just finished a landscaping design within the rear garden of this challenging site in Derry ~ Londonderry. See the projects section for more details

News Post – 20th June 2021

MiL Architects have submitted an outline application for a new dwelling in the countryside. This Design and Access Planning statement includes detailed analysis of the PPS21 planning policy, and makes the argument that there is a strong case in favour of development on this site. Stay tuned for an update in the coming months.

News Post – 25th April 2021

MiL Architects were delighted to have been asked to assist with a feasibility study for a shop fitout in Reading. See the projects section for further details

News Post – 2nd November 2020

Approved!! Our building control application for a loft conversion has been approved.

News Post – 7th July 2020

Building Control application submitted to the local authority for a loft conversion to a bungalow near Derry ~ Londonderry. This design incorporates two new bedrooms and additional bathroom.

News Post – 2nd May 2020

MiL-20-003 Existing Attic

Check the ‘Projects’ section to see what MiL Architects are currently working on. These 3D ‘before and after’ images are a useful tool for describing the possibilities available to clients – they clearly express the size and feel of a space, as well as give that initial suggestion of materials and finishes.

For those of you who have trouble reading 2D plans, get in touch to see how MiL Architects can bring your project to life in 3D.

News Post – 29th April 2020

News post 29.04.2020

Glad to report that MiL Architects are keeping busy during these difficult times. We have just completed two building control applications for loft conversions to bungalows in Northern Ireland. Progress drawings to follow shortly.