“He listened to what we need and offer Advise. He was prompt. Our planning was approved.” · Checkatrade, 12 Jun 2025
“Toyin set out an overall project plan and so far that approximate timeline has been delivered.” · Checkatrade, 8 May 2025
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Ah Designs Studio Ltd
Planning history
20 public planning applications
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume31
Independent sources1 independent public source
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Ah Designs Studio Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2020–2026
approval rate86%
planning applications20
approved schemes12
councils worked in9
What they work on
The kinds of project Ah Designs Studio Ltd has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion5
- Rear extension7
- Side extension3
- Extension9
- Change of use3
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Garage conversion1
- Conservatory / orangery1
- Balcony / roof terrace1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates2
- Demolition3
- Roof / fenestration4
- Solar / renewables2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Sutton · 5 applications since 2022See planning experience in Sutton
- Bromley · 3 applications since 2022See planning experience in Bromley
- Newham · 3 applications since 2025See planning experience in Newham
- Greenwich · 2 applications since 2021See planning experience in Greenwich
- Lambeth · 2 applications since 2020See planning experience in Lambeth
- Medway · 2 applications since 2026
- Barking and Dagenham · 1 application since 2020See planning experience in Barking and Dagenham
- Durham · 1 application since 2026
- Lewisham · 1 application since 2026See planning experience in Lewisham
Recent planning applications
- No decision23 Arthur Road Rochester Medway ME1 2ASNeighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.80 The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level 2.80
- No decision38 Montpelier Gardens East Ham London E6 3JDApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a single storey rear extension.
- Withdrawn163 Marlborough Road Gillingham Medway ME7 5HPChange of use of C3 dwellinghouse to sui generis for an 8 bedroom HMO.
- Approved56 Masterman Road East Ham London E6 3NSApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for a loft conversion with a rear dormer and 2 front facing roof lights (amended description).
- Pending2A GARLIES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RTThe construction of a single storey conservatory extension at 2A Garlies Road, SE23.
- Approved9 High Street West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HNVariation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/02832/FPA in order for the retention of 2.3m boundary wall and 2 upvc doors to the rear
- Approved228 Brixton Hill London SW2 1HEChange of use from public house (Sui Generis) to church community centre (Use Class F1(f)) and a Day Nursey (Use Class E(f)). (Retrospective application).
- Approved10 Herbert Street Plaistow London E13 8BEFormation of a rear lightwell; part-retrospective application for the demolition of side infill extension and erection of single-storey rear extension. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION) (AMENDED DRAWINGS)
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- Approved2 Montrose Gardens Sutton SM1 3BZErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved103 St Margarets Avenue North Cheam SM3 9TXDemolition of the detached garage and erection of an attached two storey dwelling with accommodation in the roof involving a dormer extension to the rear, solar panels to the front rooflsopes and alterations to the roofline of original dwelling. Provision of parking and refuse storage to the front and cycle storage to the rear along with associated landscaping and boundary treatment.
- No decision103 St Margarets Avenue North Cheam SM3 9TXApplication to clear conditions 3 (SuDS Strategy), 4 (Construction Logistics Plan (CLP)), 5 (Cycle Storage), 6 (Construction Hours), 7 (External Materials), 8 (Fire Safety Strategy), 9 (Energy Statement), 10 (Boundary Treatment) and 11 (SuDS as Built) of approved application DM2023/00891.
- Approved103 St Margarets Avenue North Cheam Sutton SM3 9TXChanges to the roof roof form and erection of an attached two storey dwelling, with solar panels in the front and side roofslopes, refuse and cycle storage, parking together with the alteration to the roof line of no. 103 St Margarets Avenue.
- Approved2 The Villas Main Road St Pauls Cray Orpington BR5 3EUSingle storey rear extension, first floor Juliet balcony, increase in height and grey composite cladding (RETROSPECTIVE)
- Approved2 Beechwood Rise, Chislehurst, BR7 6TJProposed garage conversion into a habitable space
- Withdrawn37 Sandy Lane Cheam SM2 7PQErection of a single storey rear/side and side extensions, a first floor side/front and side extensions, conversion of loft space involving dormer extensions to rear with rooflights to front roofslope.
- Approved92 CHAPEL FARM ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3NQConstruction of a single storey rear and side extension and conversion of garage to a habitatble room.
- Refused2 The Villas, Main Road, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, BR5 3EUProposed demolish of a garage and erection of single storey outbuilding LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
- Approved75 HOWARTH ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 0UWCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for construction of single storey rear extension, loft convesrion comprising gable end with a rear dormer and installation of 2 rooflights to the fornt roof slope.
- Approved29 Sheldon Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM9 6DTApplication for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development: Loft conversion involving the construction of a rear dormer window and the installation of 2 front rooflights. ,,
- Refused228 Brixton Hill London SW2 1HEChange of use from public house (Use Class A4) to church community centre (Use Class D1). (Retrospective application).
Repeat local work: hired again on 2 different streets, at least two separate homes on each.
4 of these applications were submitted after the work had started (retrospective consent).
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade31 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I recently used this architecture service for my home renovation. Toyin Alege responds efficiently and demonstrates a high degree of experience and knowledge in this field. His drawings are on point and very professionally presented. He delivered the plans on time and I was able to obtain relevant planning permission within the timeframe. I highly recommend this service and have in fact recommended to friends.”
“He was patient. He listened to what we need and offer Advise. He was prompt. Our planning was approved. We are very perish his service”
“Toyin has been very professional throughout our planning journey which is coming to a close now we have secured permission from the council. The reason we went with Toyin is that he made the initial extra effort when we were looking for an architect. He came to the house for our initial meeting as opposed to to others who have more generic initial discussions. Toyin set out an overall project plan and so far that approximate timeline has been delivered.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Ah Designs Studio Ltd, including the highlights above. The 31 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I recently used this architecture service for my home renovation. Toyin Alege responds efficiently and demonstrates a high degree of experience and knowledge in this field. His drawings are on point and very professionally presented. He delivered the plans on time and I was able to obtain relevant planning permission within the timeframe. I highly recommend this service and have in fact recommended to friends.
He was patient. He listened to what we need and offer Advise. He was prompt. Our planning was approved. We are very perish his service
Toyin has been very professional throughout our planning journey which is coming to a close now we have secured permission from the council. The reason we went with Toyin is that he made the initial extra effort when we were looking for an architect. He came to the house for our initial meeting as opposed to to others who have more generic initial discussions. Toyin set out an overall project plan and so far that approximate timeline has been delivered.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Bexley
Across 7 architects in Bexley, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Architectural services in Bexley, Kent.
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3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing
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- Experience they state: 25 years
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Is Ah Designs Studio Ltd a legitimate business?
Ah Designs Studio Ltd has 31 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 Ah Designs Studio Ltd?
Ah Designs Studio Ltd has 31 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Ah Designs Studio Ltd had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 12 approved applications for Ah Designs Studio Ltd across 9 councils, the most recent in 2026. That's an 86% approval rate across 14 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
What does Ah Designs Studio Ltd specialise in?
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