Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Architects in Colchester
Based in Colchester, Essex, A D P is a multidisciplinary consultancy offering integrated architecture, urban design, and town planning services. Established in 1976 as an architectural practice, we expanded to include town planning in the 1990s, creating a holistic approach to development projects. Our team, led by directors David Rose, Stephen Sanderson, and Andrew Ransome, has delivered high-quality schemes across residential, commercial, and public sectors. We specialise in navigating complex planning processes, including green belt developments, listed buildings, and permitted development rights. Our ethos centres on good design as a tool to achieve social, economic, and environmental goals, creating sustainable places that enhance communities.With expertise in Essex, Suffolk, Kent, and London, we serve clients ranging from private individuals to major developers. Our track record includes securing planning consent for challenging projects, such as rural veterinary practices, green belt extensions, and urban regeneration schemes. We pride ourselves on a client-focused service that combines creative vision with technical expertise. Our office relocation to Chesterwell, Colchester, reflects our commitment to being embedded in the communities we help shape. Over 45 years of experience underpin our ability to deliver successful outcomes for diverse development projects.
Services
Architectural Design
Town Planning
Urban Design
Planning Appeals
Technical Design
Green Belt Development
Listed Building Consent
Residential Development
Commercial Development
Public Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined experience in architecture and town planning
- Our integrated approach aligns planning and design strategies from project inception
- We specialise in securing planning consent for challenging green belt developments
- Our team includes chartered members of the Royal Town Planning Institute
- We operate across Essex, Suffolk, Kent, and London with local authority expertise
Associations and certifications
- Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects. We focus on transforming client visions into functional spaces that enhance property value and meet planning requirements. With expertise in new builds, conversions, and extensions, we deliver schemes that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality across Essex and surrounding regions.
Town Planning
We provide strategic town planning advice to navigate complex development processes. Our services include planning applications, appeals, and enforcement resolution. Specialising in green belt developments and permitted development rights, we secure approvals for residential, commercial, and rural projects through evidence-based strategies and local authority engagement.
Urban Design
Our urban design approach creates cohesive communities through masterplanning and public space design. We integrate sustainable principles to develop functional environments that foster social interaction and economic growth. Projects range from village extensions to large-scale residential developments across East Anglia and London.
Planning Appeals
When planning permission is refused, we prepare robust appeal submissions using planning precedents and case law. Our chartered planners construct persuasive arguments for residential and commercial developments, managing the entire appeal process from documentation to inspectorate negotiations.
Technical Design
We provide technical design services to ensure projects meet construction standards. This includes building regulations approval, tender documentation, and construction phase support. Our detailed approach guarantees compliance while maintaining design integrity for both residential and commercial developments.
People
David Rose
Director
Co-founder with over 45 years' experience in architectural design and urban planning. Specialises in integrating historic preservation with modern development needs.
Stephen Sanderson
Director
Experienced architect focusing on residential developments and commercial projects. Expert in transforming complex sites into functional, sustainable spaces.
Andrew Ransome
Planning Director
Chartered town planner with 20+ years' expertise in planning strategy, appeals, and green belt developments. Leads planning submissions nationwide.
Questions
What areas do A D P cover for architectural services?
We provide architectural services across Essex, Suffolk, Kent, and London, with extensive local authority knowledge in these regions.
Can A D P assist with green belt development projects?
Yes, we specialise in green belt developments and have secured multiple planning permissions for residential and commercial projects in protected areas.
Do you handle listed building consent applications?
Yes, our team has experience designing sympathetic extensions and alterations for listed buildings while maintaining historical integrity.
What types of planning appeals do you handle?
We manage appeals for residential developments, commercial projects, and permitted development rights, leveraging our 20+ years of planning expertise.
