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Residential extension design in Altrincham, South Manchester by Cheshire architects, showing a two-storey semi-detached house with modern brick and render finish and improved street presence.

Planning Experts in Altrincham: How to Secure Planning Permission After a Refusal

Need Help Securing Planning Permission?

Architectural visualisation of a modern timber-clad home extension in a rural setting, featuring sustainable design, outdoor living space, landscaped gardens and a contemporary addition to a traditional brick farmhouse. Designed by Croft Architecture for comfortable, energy-efficient living.

Designing Buildings for hot summers: Cool Solutions by Croft Architecture 

 Smarter design for a changing climate. 

Croft Architecture Conservation Architects
Watercolour style architectural site plan showing proposed residential development of four homes with access layout and surrounding landscape.
Modern rear garden extension with full-height glazing, outdoor seating area, and landscaped patio connecting indoor living space to a private garden.

What To Do If Your Building Becomes Listed During Planning 

Permission in Principle: Unlocking Development Opportunities Through Planning Strategy

Do I Need a Certificate of Lawfulness for Permitted Development?

Learn how a property’s listing impacts planning applications

How the Right Architectural Approach Makes the Difference

Permitted development extension rules explained

Maximise Land Value: What UK Planning Reforms Mean for Landowners

Maximise Land Value: What UK Planning Reforms Mean for Landowners

Maximise Land Value with Expert Advice in Staffordshire & Cheshire

Croft Architecture 3D visualisation representing 2025 planning fee updates

Planning Application Fees Increase in 2025: What It Means for Your Project

Discover how Croft Architecture sponsored the Demonstration Kitchen at the Stone Food & Drink Festival 2024.

Pre-application Advice for your project from Croft Architecture

Pre-Application Advice For Your Project | Benefits and Guidance | Croft Architecture

New Planning Application Fees from 1 April 2025 - No April Fool for Applicants

Croft Architecture Plant based

Cutting Carbon in Construction: Plant-Based Building Materials

Reducing Emissions with Plant-Based Building Materials

Croft Architecture Contemporary Office Design

Improving Health Through Better Architectural Design

Why architecture matters for your health: the link between design and wellbeing

Croft Office 3D

New Planning Application Fees: Key Changes Coming in April 2025

April 2025 Updates: What Businesses and Homeowners Should Know

Croft Architecture Grade II Listed Tunstall Libarary Stoke on Trent

Reviving Tunstall Library: A New Era of Community Living

Transforming historic Tunstall Library into a vibrant community hub, blending heritage with modern living.

Stone F&D Website Square

Croft Architecture Cooking Up Inspiration

Discover how Croft Architecture sponsored the Demonstration Kitchen at the Stone Food & Drink Festival 2024.

Carl Croft Croft Architecture Achieves Renewal of ISO Accreditation

Successfully Achieving Renewal of ISO Certification

Proud to maintain ISO accreditation, demonstrating our dedication to quality, efficiency, and excellence.

Croft Architecture win prestigious building award

Croft Architecture Wins Prestigious LABC Building Excellence Award 2023

Transforming The Willows Primary School into a Functional and Secure Learning Environment

Croft Architecture Glass Box Extension

Design Takes Croft Architecture to the National Finals

Project wins a regional award and is shortlisted for the National Building Excellence Awards. 

Croft Architecture LABC award winning architects

Sustainable New Build Wins Local Authority Building Control Award

Award-winning sustainable new build project recognised for excellence in design and sustainability principles. 

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