Architectural designers in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Twenty minutes east, a historic market town with a tight conservation area and a strong stock of listed and period homes that reward heritage-led design.
The historic market town of St Ives is about 25 minutes from our St Neots base, and we love working here, from the medieval centre by the Great Ouse to the surrounding villages of Houghton & Wyton, the Hemingfords, Fenstanton and Needingworth. Whether you're modernising a period cottage or extending a family home on a newer estate, we design schemes that suit the setting.
Your application goes to Huntingdonshire District Council. St Ives' medieval centre lies within a conservation area, so permitted-development rights are reduced, the larger single-storey rear-extension route doesn't apply, some side-extension and cladding works lose their PD status, and a heritage statement is normally required. With many listed buildings around Market Hill and the waterfront, listed-building consent is often needed too. We handle all of this sensitively.
How we help in St Ives
- Sensitive extensions and alterations in the conservation area
- Period-home renovations and remodels
- Loft and garage conversions on the surrounding estates
- New builds in the villages around St Ives
Frequently asked questions
Who is the planning authority for St Ives?
Huntingdonshire District Council.
My house is in the St Ives conservation area or is listed, do I still need permission to extend?
Usually yes, and more often than in unprotected areas: permitted-development rights are reduced and a heritage statement is required. We'll guide you through it.
Planning a project in St Ives?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss feasibility, costs, and the planning route.