Architectural services from first brief to completion
Northlight Architects offers design, planning applications and project oversight, guiding each project through a clear, well-defined process.
Design
Concept and detailed design developed around your brief, site and how you intend to use the building.
Planning applications
Preparation and submission of planning applications, with drawings and supporting information for your project.
Project oversight
Ongoing oversight of the project as it moves from design into construction, keeping the work aligned with the design intent.

How a project moves forward
- Brief: we agree your goals, budget and programme.
- Site and context: we review the site, constraints and opportunities.
- Concept design: we explore options and agree a preferred direction.
- Developed design: we refine the chosen scheme in detail.
- Planning application: we prepare and submit the application.
- Technical design and oversight: we support the build through to completion.
Types of projects we take on
Residential design and extensions
New homes
Commercial and workplace projects
Refurbishment and adaptive reuse
Preparing for your first conversation
A short description of what you want to build or change What you know about the site or property Your rough budget and timescale Any existing drawings, photos or planning history
Explore further
See completed and ongoing work on our Projects page, learn about the people and approach behind the practice on About the Practice, or get in touch through Contact.