Business Details
16 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Brentwood
Settle & Green is a RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice established in 2010, specialising in contemporary residential design and heritage conservation. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in architecture, planning, and building control to deliver bespoke solutions for new homes, extensions, and listed buildings. With over 40 years of collective experience, we excel in navigating complex planning processes and creating sustainable designs that respect historical contexts.Our approach prioritises client collaboration, technical excellence, and innovative problem-solving, evidenced by our successful projects in green belt areas and conservation zones. We maintain partnerships with specialist consultants and local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance while achieving ambitious design outcomes. Our work has been featured in prominent architectural publications and has received industry recognition for design excellence.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Heritage Consultancy
Building Control
3D Visualisations
Conservation Projects
Eco Home Design
Listed Building Consents
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Specialists in heritage projects with 40+ years of conservation expertise
- RIBA Chartered Practice status since 2012
- Proven success in complex planning applications within green belt areas
- Integrated architectural and building control consultancy services
- Award-winning sustainable design solutions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
What people say
Pure Genius
Innovative approach
Professional service
Outstanding technical knowledge
Successfully achieved planning consent
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service combines contemporary aesthetics with functional excellence. We create bespoke residential solutions tailored to client needs while respecting historical contexts. Our RIBA-accredited team delivers innovative designs that maximise space efficiency and environmental performance across new builds, extensions, and heritage projects.
Heritage Consultancy
Specialist heritage consultancy for listed buildings and conservation areas. We provide expert guidance on preservation techniques, planning negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Our team includes Chartered Members of the Royal Town Planning Institute with decades of experience in historic building conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
Planning Applications
Comprehensive planning application preparation including feasibility studies, 3D visualisations, and design statements. We specialise in complex cases involving green belt developments and listed buildings, leveraging our established relationships with local authorities to achieve successful outcomes through strategic submission preparation.
Building Control
Building control services covering full plans applications and on-site inspections. We maintain a formal partnership with Brentwood Building Control Department while working with approved inspectors nationwide. Our approach ensures compliance with current regulations while maintaining design integrity throughout the construction process.
Eco Home Design
Specialist eco-friendly residential design incorporating energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials. Our Green Register-accredited architects develop carbon-neutral solutions that integrate seamlessly with traditional building methods. We provide technical expertise in sustainable building services and environmental impact mitigation for new builds and retrofit projects.
People
Alan G.R.H. Smith
Director & Chartered Architect
Alan founded Settle & Green in 2010 after studying at the Architectural Association. He holds RIBA Chartered Practice status and specialises in contemporary residential design and heritage projects. With published work in Grand Designs and Build It magazines, he brings technical expertise in sustainable construction and planning negotiations.
Sue Smith
Director & Chartered Planner
Sue has over 40 years' experience in planning and conservation. A Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, she specialises in listed buildings and conservation areas. Her expertise includes heritage strategies, local history research, and negotiating with English Heritage on complex planning cases across London and Essex.
Ian Smith
Director & Chartered Surveyor
Ian brings 40+ years of building control experience, including leadership roles at L.B. Newham and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games. His expertise covers complex compliance issues, fire safety regulations, and multidisciplinary project coordination for both residential and large-scale developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in contemporary residential design, heritage conservation, planning applications for listed buildings, building control compliance, and sustainable eco-home solutions across Brentwood and surrounding areas.
Can you help with planning permission in green belt areas?
Yes, we have proven expertise in securing planning permissions for extensions and new builds within green belt locations through strategic design approaches and comprehensive planning submissions.
Do you work on listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in listed building consents and conservation projects, with directors holding specialist qualifications and decades of experience in historic building preservation and adaptive reuse.
What is your design process?
Our process includes initial consultation, feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, and building control submissions. We provide fixed-fee initial consultations and maintain client collaboration throughout all project stages.
Are you RIBA Chartered?
Yes, Settle & Green has held RIBA Chartered Practice status since 2012, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of architectural excellence and professional conduct.
