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- 27 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
A D Practice Ltd
Planning history
1 public planning application
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
Founded in 1992, A D Practice Ltd is a well-established, multidisciplinary Chartered RIBA architectural practice based in Wheathampstead. They provide a full range of design services for both public and private sector clients, including residential new-builds, extensions, and commercial schemes.
The practice specialises in sustainable design and Passivhaus projects, using BIM technology to provide 3D visualisations for all schemes. Their approach focuses on listening to clients to create spaces that improve quality of life while enhancing local biodiversity.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
30out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks5.8 of 30
Track record2.6 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
Verified planning history
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Planning history
A D Practice Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active in 2008
planning applications1
approved schemes0
councils worked in1
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Barnet · 1 application since 2008See planning experience in Barnet
Recent planning applications
- No decision48 Gresham Gardens, London, NW11 8PDErection of two storey detached dwelling house.
Credentials and checks
Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Founded in 1992, A D Practice Ltd is a small, well-established and multidisciplinary Chartered RIBA architectural practice located in The Mill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. We offer a full range of design services including specialised planning advice and design development; initial feasibility studies; planning permission consents and appeals; building regulations; sustainable design; energy efficiency advice; contract administartion. We also offer Passivhaus design and are members of the Passivhaus Trust, the AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) and The Green Register. Our key strength is our ability to listen and learn from our clients and work together in order to create better spaces that both work for people and improve their quality of life. We design in BIM (Building Information Modelling) meaning that we can offer 3D visualisations of all our schemes, no matter how small, which can aid the understanding of the design for both clients and planners. Sustainability is at the heart of this philosophy and every design we produce. As members of several sustainable building associations and Certified Passivhaus designers, we design buildings that are healthy for both the planet and occupiers, using natural construction materials and renewable energy sources where possible, minimising the energy used by our buildings and setting them sensitively in nature to maximise natural daylighting and enhance local biodiversity. We have a varied client base from both the public and private sectors, commissioning bespoke and developer-led schemes. Completed work includes individual residential new-builds and developments; extensions and refurbishments; commercial schemes; conservation and listed building work; primary, secondary and tertiary level education projects; restaurant and retail fit-outs; ecclesiastical; healthcare and community projects.
Services they list
3D RenderingAccessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDesign ConsultationDraftingEco HomesFloor Plans
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Established: 1992 (34 years in business)
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- RIBA Chartered Practice · verify (opens in new tab)
- Certified Passivhaus Designer · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1992, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2024. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1992Website online since2008Award-winning since2024
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
"Architect" is a title protected by law - only people on the official Architects Register (held by ARB) may use it. Confirm they're on it before you commission a design.
Check the Architects RegisterOnly someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
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Common questions about A D Practice Ltd
Is A D Practice Ltd a legitimate business?
A D Practice Ltd has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about A D Practice Ltd?
A D Practice Ltd has 5 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know A D Practice Ltd's reviews are genuine?
A D Practice Ltd's 5 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is A D Practice Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for A D Practice Ltd, including RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has A D Practice Ltd won any awards?
A D Practice Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 3× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does A D Practice Ltd specialise in?
A D Practice Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was A D Practice Ltd's website registered?
A D Practice Ltd's website has been online since 2008, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.