Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Wembley
Studio 136 has built a strong reputation over 20 years, specialising in planning and building regulations for residential projects ranging from loft conversions and extensions to new builds. Our small-scale practice prioritises close collaboration with clients, delivering tailored solutions that transform individual visions into reality at competitive prices. Our team includes ARB and RIBA-accredited architects, ensuring deep expertise in UK policies and legislation. We offer a streamlined planning and construction package, submitting all required applications and maintaining a high success rate for planning approvals.Our detailed drawings enable clients to secure competitive builder quotes, and we provide trusted contractor recommendations. With over 500 annual planning applications submitted across London and surrounding areas, we combine technical precision with a client-centric approach. Our services extend to measured surveys, design consultations, building regulations, Thames Water applications, lease plans, and feasibility studies. We operate transparently, offering free initial consultations with no hidden costs. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm, with team members available for direct support.
Services
Loft Conversions
Extensions
New Builds
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Measured Surveys
Lease Plans
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in residential architectural projects.
- Our team includes ARB and RIBA-accredited architects.
- We maintain a 95% success rate for first-time planning approvals.
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
- We submit over 500 planning applications annually across London.
Associations and certifications
- ARB
- RIBA
Services
Loft Conversions
We design and manage loft conversions tailored to residential properties, ensuring compliance with building regulations and planning requirements. Our process includes detailed design consultations, structural assessments, and competitive builder quotes. Clients benefit from our high planning approval success rate and dedicated project support.
Extensions
From single-storey rear extensions to complex double-storey builds, we provide end-to-end architectural solutions. Our services cover feasibility studies, planning applications, and construction drawings, ensuring seamless integration with existing structures while maximising space and value.
Planning Applications
We act as planning agents, submitting applications and liaising with councils to secure approvals. With over 500 annual submissions across London, our expertise in local policies ensures efficient processing and a 95% first-time approval rate for residential developments.
Building Regulations
We produce detailed construction drawings for building control approval, covering structural, electrical, and plumbing requirements. These documents also facilitate accurate builder quotations, ensuring projects meet legal standards without compromising design intent.
Measured Surveys
Our surveyors conduct precise property measurements within days of appointment, creating accurate floor plans and elevations. These form the foundation for all subsequent design work, ensuring proposals align perfectly with existing structures and client needs.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential loft conversions, extensions, new builds, planning applications, building regulations, and feasibility studies across London and surrounding areas.
How long does the planning process take?
Most planning applications are processed within 8-10 weeks, though timelines vary depending on council workload and project complexity.
Do you work outside London?
While based in Wembley, we serve clients across London and surrounding counties including Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Can you recommend builders for my project?
Yes, we provide recommendations for trusted contractors specialising in loft conversions, extensions, and new build projects.
What is your planning approval success rate?
We maintain a 95% success rate for first-time planning approvals due to our expertise in local policies and council relationships.
