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CLW Design ltd
Planning history
4 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
36out of 100
36 out of 100, with a caution: only 4 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 4 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.5 of 60
Independent checks8.9 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
Verified planning history
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Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about CLW Design ltd
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Planning history4 public planning applicationsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for CLW Design ltd →Planning history
CLW Design ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2022–2025
planning applications4
approved schemes4
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project CLW Design ltd has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion1
- Rear extension2
- Side extension1
- Extension3
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates1
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Solihull · 4 applications since 2022See planning experience in Solihull
Recent planning applications
- Approved32 Woodlea Drive Solihull B91 1PGSingle storey rear extension, reduced from previous approval (PL/2024/00420/MINFHO) to suit sewer easement. Single storey front extension and 3m high boundary fencing to side.
- Approved12 Hazel Grove Hockley Heath Solihull B94 6QWSingle storey side extension.
- Approved30 Fulford Hall Road Earlswood Solihull B90 1QXCertificate of lawful development for proposed detached garden room.
- Approved46 Ladbrook Road Solihull B91 3RNTwo storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
CLW Design ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameCLW Design ltd
Company number08405642
Incorporated
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 13 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
- Houzz4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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About
Need more space? Planning some home alterations? We can help! Whether you have your own ideas or need some inspiration our services can be tailored to provide a package to suit your needs, from planning an extension to minor internal alterations we can work with you to make the process as quick and easy as possible. Here at CLW Design we understand the importance of your home and that planning alterations on any scale can be nerve wrecking and stressful, we pride ourselves not only providing a professional service but also a personal one. We will be on hand throughout the process to offer any guidance, reassurance and advice you may require. Our services are not exclusive to home extensions and alterations, we can also provide full design and project management services for new build domestic and commercial projects, please see our Services section for more information. We cover Birmingham and surrounding areas in the Midlands.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeDraftingFloor Plans
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2013. That's 13 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2013Award-winning since2021
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 CLW Design ltd
Is CLW Design ltd a legitimate business?
CLW Design ltd has 4 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 CLW Design ltd?
CLW Design ltd has 4 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 CLW Design ltd's reviews are genuine?
CLW Design ltd's 4 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.
Has CLW Design ltd won any awards?
CLW Design ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2021). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is CLW Design ltd a registered business?
CLW Design ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08405642), incorporated 15 Feb 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does CLW Design ltd specialise in?
CLW Design ltd lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Boot Room Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.