“Scott Ellis of AG1 Designs is the designer of our project. Scott has provided invaluable guidance and expertise for our project, the plans provided are very thorough from the groundwork to the final finishing schedule. We have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reliable. Scott is also very patient and always willing to listen to our ideas and concerns, his ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner were particularly impressive, which makes the entire process so much easier for us. We would not hesitate to recommend AG1 Design.”
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AG1 Designs
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Planning history
21 public planning applications
Trust Score
29out of 100
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- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review May 2024
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Rating5.0 / 5
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AG1 Designs’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2013–2024
approval rate92%
planning applications21
approved schemes12
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project AG1 Designs has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion3
- Rear extension6
- Side extension3
- Two-storey extension2
- Extension9
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Porch2
- Driveway / dropped kerb1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates2
- Demolition4
- Roof / fenestration4
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Sutton · 21 applications since 2013See planning experience in Sutton
Recent planning applications
- Approved48 Golf Side Cheam SM2 7EZNon material amendment to approved application DM2021/02023 which allowed the 'Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey detached dwelling with detached double garage,' to provide alteration to gate wall, change of window colour to white and removal of lead lining, addition of 12 PV panels and alteration of external brick wall to brick feature wall.
- Approved44 Lower Road Sutton SM1 4QPDemolition of existing garage and erection of a outbuilding/garage.
- Refused48 Golf Side Cheam SM2 7EZDemolition of existing bungalow and erection of a two storey detached dwelling with detached double garage.
- Approved26 High View Cheam SM2 7DYDemolition of existing rear garage and lean to. Erection of a part one, part two side/rear extension, front entrance porch and installation of a new vehicle crossover to High View.
- No decision52 The Gallop Sutton SM2 5RYDemolition of existing building and erection of a two storey dwelling.
- Approved21 Cecil Road Cheam SM1 2DLErection of a first floor extension to existing bungalow to create a two storey dwelling, involving front and rear extensions and alterations to existing fenestration.
- ApprovedIteru House 19 Manor Road Cheam SM2 7AGRetention of existing front boundary wall and the erection of vehicular and pedestrian gates.
- Approved32 Higher Drive Banstead SM7 1PFErection of a first floor side extension.
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- Approved13 Quarry Park Road Cheam SM1 2DNErection of a single storey rear extension.
- WithdrawnIteru House 19 Manor Road Cheam SM2 7AGNon Material Amendment application to amend approved planning Application A2015/73235/HHA which approved the removal of existing garage and erection of a part one part two storey side/rear extension, a first floor rear extension incorporating a Juliette balcony, a single storey side extension and loft conversion involving a dormer extension at rear, new entrance porch and alterations to elevations. to amend approval by removal of all chimneys and, alterations to windows and external finish, alteration of roof pitch to flat roof to rear, additional of flue, timber porch columns changed to Georgian style, entrance door and secondary door changed to arched frame and rooflight window added adjacent to dormer.
- Withdrawn21 Shirley Avenue Cheam SM2 7QSErection of a part one, part two storey side extension, a single storey rear extension and a front entrance porch. Conversion of garage into a habitable room and conversion of loft space involving formation of a dormer extension at side, two dormer windows at rear and two rooflights. Erection of a front boundary wall, railings, piers and gates and increase to the width of existing crossovers.
- Approved32 Higher Drive Banstead SM7 1PFConversion of loft space including the formation of a dormer extension to the rear and a side dormer extension to each side roof slope and insertion of roof light to the front roof slope.
- Withdrawn109 Higher Drive Banstead SM7 1PSApplication to clear condition 2 of approved application A2017/76551
- Withdrawn65 Gilhams Avenue Banstead SM7 1QWCategory B Householder applications & small works enhanced service
- Withdrawn14 The Avenue Cheam SM2 7QBCategory C. Minor Applications
- Withdrawn33 The Highway Sutton SM2 5QSB. Household applications and small works (enhanced service)
- Withdrawn105 Burdon Lane Cheam SM2 7BZMinor Option 2 Stage 1
- Approved125 Peaches Close Cheam SM2 7BLErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved37 High View Cheam SM2 7DZErection of a single storey front extension, part one, part two storey side/rear extension, first floor rear extension and alterations to existing elevations.
- Approved52 Golf Side Cheam SM2 7EZApplication to clear conditions for Application no. A2013/68345 condition 2.
- Approved102 Burdon Lane Cheam SM2 7DAErection of a part one part two storey side extension with roof accommodation involving three dormer windows at rear, window at side and rooflight at front, first floor side extension new bay window to front alterations to rear elevation and an attached double garage at side.
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“It's my first property I bought and I wanted to make it as my dream home . But I was struggling to find someone to design it the way I wanted. But thanks to AG1 design who done my life so easy and I've got exactly what I wanted. I will definitely use them again and I would recommend that to anyone Thanks”
“Excellent firm. Great communication from start to finish. The team were prompt and knowledgeable. Will certainly use them again. Highly recommended!”
Detailed reviews
Scott Ellis of AG1 Designs is the designer of our project. Scott has provided invaluable guidance and expertise for our project, the plans provided are very thorough from the groundwork to the final finishing schedule. We have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, and reliable. Scott is also very patient and always willing to listen to our ideas and concerns, his ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner were particularly impressive, which makes the entire process so much easier for us. We would not hesitate to recommend AG1 Design.
It's my first property I bought and I wanted to make it as my dream home . But I was struggling to find someone to design it the way I wanted. But thanks to AG1 design who done my life so easy and I've got exactly what I wanted. I will definitely use them again and I would recommend that to anyone Thanks
Excellent firm. Great communication from start to finish. The team were prompt and knowledgeable. Will certainly use them again. Highly recommended!
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Is AG1 Designs a legitimate business?
AG1 Designs has 3 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.
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Has AG1 Designs had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 12 approved applications for AG1 Designs, the most recent in 2024. That's a 92% approval rate across 13 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
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