“I was recommended Design solutions after a difficult experience with a previous firm which left me needing retrospective planning permission. Stephen was very thorough and knowledgable, redid the plans to a higher standard and took everything off my hands and led the process for me to a successful result. Would be very pleased to recommend his services”
Public evidence profile
Design Solutions London Ltd
Planning history
40 public planning applications
Trust Score
27out of 100
27 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
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What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks7.2 of 30
Track record2.5 of 10
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- 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work4.3 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Design Solutions London Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2016–2026
approval rate84%
planning applications40
approved schemes27
councils worked in11
What they work on
The kinds of project Design Solutions London Ltd has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion9
- Rear extension21
- Side extension5
- Two-storey extension3
- Extension33
- Basement3
- New dwelling1
- Change of use1
- Conservatory / orangery1
- Balcony / roof terrace3
- Driveway / dropped kerb2
- Boundary wall / fence / gates3
- Demolition4
- Windows & doors4
- Roof / fenestration11
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Sutton · 21 applications since 2018See planning experience in Sutton
- Brent · 4 applications since 2016See planning experience in Brent
- Hammersmith and Fulham · 4 applications since 2017See planning experience in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Epsom and Ewell · 3 applications since 2025
- Ealing · 2 applications since 2017See planning experience in Ealing
- Barnet · 1 application since 2017See planning experience in Barnet
- Croydon · 1 application since 2016See planning experience in Croydon
- Hackney · 1 application since 2026See planning experience in Hackney
- Mole Valley · 1 application since 2026
- Newham · 1 application since 2017See planning experience in Newham
- Southwark · 1 application since 2019See planning experience in Southwark
Recent planning applications
- Approved38 CULVERHAY ASHTEAD KT21 1PRDemolition of existing single storey rear elements and erection of single storey rear extension
- PendingMake a Representation You must be logged in to submit a representation Click Here To Login Documents Filter Documents Clear Filter Document Type Description ThumbnailErection of a mansard roof extension
- Approved5 Shaw Close Ewell Surrey KT17 1JPRoof extension to accommodate a habitable space incorporating a raised ridgeline, rear dormer and front roof lights
- Approved43 Eastdean Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 7SWPermitted Development Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension (4.00m in depth, maximum height of 3.10m and eaves height of 2.90m)
- Approved23 Hampton Grove Ewell Surrey KT17 1LASingle storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
- No decision31 Sparrow Farm Road Stoneleigh KT17 2JJConversion of loft space involving a dormer extension at rear, rooflights to front roofslope and removal of rear chimney.
- No decision29 Sparrow Farm Road Stoneleigh KT17 2JJConversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, alterations to side fenestration, rooflights to front roofslope and removal of rear chimney.
- Approved44 Oakhill Road Sutton SM1 3AEErection of a part one, part two storey side and rear extension.
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- Approved441 Sutton Common Road Sutton SM3 9JDRetention of conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline including increase in roof height, a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
- Approved33 Belmont Road Belmont Sutton SM2 6DWErection of a single storey side and rear extension.
- Refused109 Buckland Way Worcester Park KT4 8NRErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved3 Crediton Road, London, NW10 3DTSingle storey rear extension, side infill extension and juliet balcony to rear window of outrigger at first floor level to the dwellinghouse
- Refused3 Crediton Road, London, NW10 3DTCertificate of lawfulness for proposed L shaped rear dormer loft conversion with a Juliet balcony, and installation of three front rooflights to the dwellinghouse.
- Refused109 Buckland Way Worcester Park KT4 8NRPrior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 4.85m.
- Approved69 The Gallop Sutton SM2 5SAErection of a first floor side extension and conversion of loft space involving alterations to roofline, three rooflights to front and one dormer to rear with one rooflight to flank roofslope.
- Approved69 The Gallop Sutton SM2 5SAErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved34 Cornwall Road Cheam SM2 6DTErection of a single storey side and rear extension with raised veranda and steps to rear.
- Approved34 Cornwall Road Cheam SM2 6DTErection of 2 rear dormer extensions and removal of existing rear chimney.
- Approved35 Quarry Park Road Cheam SM1 2DRErection of a single storey rear extension with raised patio and steps down to rear and side.
- Approved13 Collingwood Road Sutton SM1 2RWErection of a single storey rear extension.
- No decision44 Chatsworth Road Ealing London W5 3DBSingle storey rear extension; first floor rear extension; conversion of garage into habitable room including insertion of window in lieu of garage door opening; alterations to the front and rear fenestration including enlargement of openings and replacement of windows; and replacement of main front door
- Refused13 Collingwood Road Sutton SM1 2RWErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved33 Donaldson Road, London, NW6 6NEProposed side return extension extending the length of the existing rear outrigger with a lightwell courtyard and a boundary wall, replacement of all existing windows with white timber sash windows and removal of any existing pebble dashing to reveal brickwork and then painted white to dwellinghouse
- Approved8 Kingsmead Avenue Worcester Park KT4 8XBErection of a part one, part two storey side and rear extension to provide annexed accommodation.
- No decision20 Weltje Road London W6 9TGVariation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission reference: 2018/03882/FUL granted 5th March 2019 "Erection of a rear roof extension; erection of extension to the rear and side of the back addition at ground floor level; excavation of the front garden to form a lightwell in connection with the enlargement of the existing basement; erection of trellis above boundary wall; installation of 2no rooflights in the front roofslope; conversion of existing dwellinghouse into 4 x 2-bedroom self-contained flats." to allow minor material amendments including the erection of a rear extension at second floor level above the existing back addition and the creation of a roof terrace above at third floor level.
- Approved43 Prior Avenue Sutton SM2 5HYDemolition of existing garage and the erection of a single storey side extension with an extended raised patio and stairs leading to the rear garden.
- Withdrawn18 Delawyk Crescent London SE24 9JBBasement extension with formation of front and rear lightwells
- Approved221 Dawes Road London SW6 7QZFormation of new front and rear lightwells to existing basement; alterations to external fenestration at ground floor level to include the installation of new glazing to replace the existing windows and installation of high level windows to courtyard elevations; erection of railings around the perimeter of the external lightwells; change of use of the basement and ground floor level from retail (Class A1) into 2 x 2 bedroom self-contained flats (Class C3).
- Approved106 Beddington Gardens Carshalton SM5 3HQErection of a part one, part two side and rear extension.
- Approved2 St Clair Drive Worcester Park KT4 8UQErection of a part one, part two storey side extension.
- Approved409 North End Road London SW6 1NSErection of a rear extension at first floor level over part of the existing back addition; formation of a new roof terrace at first floor level to the rear elevation.
- Approved23 Camden Road Sutton SM1 2SHDemolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
- Approved106 Beddington Gardens Carshalton SM5 3HQConversion of loft space involving the formation of a dormer extension at rear with 3 roof light at the front.
- Approved77 Norman Road Sutton SM1 2TBErection of a single storey rear extension.
- ApprovedFlat A 85 Iffley Road London W6 0PDSubmission of details of preliminary risk assessment report pursuant to condition 9; site investigation scheme pursuant to condition 10; quantitative risk assessment report pursuant to condition 11; remediation method statement pursuant to condition 12; of planning permission ref: 2017/01532/FUL granted 7th June 2017.
- No decision1 Fox Villas Green Lane Hanwell London W7 2PJSingle storey side/rear extension
- No decision48 Ossulton Way London N2 0LBExtension of front garage bay and conversion of existing garage into habitable room. Replacement of existing hardstanding and widening of front driveway. Replacement of rear window with french doors
- Approved18 Berkeley Road Manor Park London E12 6RWCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and two rooflights to front roof slope.
- Approved49A-D Winchester Avenue, Kilburn, London, NW6 7TTCreation of a vehicular crossover to include hard and soft landscaping to provide car parking for basement flat and associated alterations to the front boundary wall, erection of railings and relocation of bin stores to existing flats
- Refused208-210 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NFErection of a first floor rear extension to provide additional 2 studio flats.
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I was recommended Design solutions after a difficult experience with a previous firm which left me needing retrospective planning permission. Stephen was very thorough and knowledgable, redid the plans to a higher standard and took everything off my hands and led the process for me to a successful result. Would be very pleased to recommend his services
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Sutton
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Public council decisions show 27 approved applications for Design Solutions London Ltd across 11 councils, the most recent in 2026. That's an 84% approval rate across 32 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
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