Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Development Partner in St Albans
Townstone is an award-winning property development company based in St Albans, specialising in land acquisition, design, and planning to enhance property value and the built environment. Established in 2003, we combine expertise in development management with strategic partnerships to deliver innovative residential and commercial projects. Our team excels in navigating planning permissions, restoring historic buildings, and creating sustainable urban spaces, as evidenced by our portfolio of award-winning developments.Recognised by institutions such as RIBA and the St Albans Civic Society, we prioritise client collaboration, ensuring stress-free project execution from concept to completion. Our commitment to quality is reflected in testimonials from satisfied partners, including local authorities and private landowners, who commend our ability to transform underutilised assets into valuable, aesthetically integrated properties.
Services
Property Development
Land Acquisition
Planning Permission
Design Management
Joint Ventures
Historic Restoration
Urban Regeneration
Residential Redevelopment
Commercial Redevelopment
Development Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in property development and land management.
- Our team holds RIBA-accredited design expertise for residential and commercial projects.
- We guarantee stress-free development management from planning to completion.
- Our award-winning portfolio demonstrates proven urban regeneration success.
- We form strategic joint ventures to maximise landowner asset value.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- St Albans Civic Society Awards
What people say
Award-winning designs
Stress-free management
Urban regeneration success
Strong client collaboration
Historic preservation expertise
Services
Property Development
Townstone acquires and develops land for residential and commercial use, focusing on design innovation and planning compliance. Our projects integrate historic preservation with modern living standards, creating high-value properties in prime locations. We manage every stage from acquisition to completion.
Land Acquisition
We identify and purchase land parcels with development potential, including sites without planning permission. Our expertise in negotiation and legal structuring ensures optimal acquisition terms for both private and public sector clients.
Planning Permission
Townstone secures planning approvals for complex developments, leveraging deep local authority relationships and design expertise. We specialise in overcoming regulatory challenges for historic buildings and conservation areas.
Design Management
Our team coordinates architects, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and budget. We ensure design integrity while meeting practical requirements for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Joint Ventures
We collaborate with landowners to co-develop sites, sharing risks and rewards. This approach maximises asset value through our development expertise while preserving landowners' interests.
Questions
What areas does Townstone operate in?
We primarily work in St Albans, Berkhamsted, and surrounding Hertfordshire areas.
Can Townstone help with planning permission for listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in securing approvals for historic and conservation area developments.
How does Townstone handle joint ventures with landowners?
We share risks and rewards while maximising asset value through our development expertise.
What types of projects has Townstone completed?
We focus on residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments including historic restorations.
