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LBV Developments
Planning history
2 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
25out of 100
25 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say19.5 of 60
Independent checks3.8 of 30
Track record1.3 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 details0 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
2 things checkedWhat we can verify about LBV Developments
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Planning history2 public planning applicationsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for LBV Developments →Planning history
LBV Developments’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2024–2025
planning applications2
approved schemes1
councils worked in2
What they work on
The kinds of project LBV Developments has filed planning applications for.
- Shopfront / commercial1
- Advertisement / signage1
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Bolton · 1 application since 2025See planning experience in Bolton
- Stockport · 1 application since 2024See planning experience in Stockport
Recent planning applications
- Refused171 Park Road Bolton BL1 4RGAMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SCHEME 18418/24 CHANGE OF USE FROM HOUSE OF MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY (HMO) TO FORM 2NO. ONE BED FLAT AND 1NO. STUDIO FLAT TO INCLUDE THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING BASEMENT TO FORM HABITABLE ROOM AND ALTERATIONS TO FRONT FENESTRATION TOGETHER WITH THE ERECTION OF A SECOND STOREY REAR DORMER
- Approved42 High Street Cheadle Stockport SK8 1AEProposed fascia sign to the shopfront, and projecting sign to replace the existing shops advertisement boards in the same scale.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Manchester
Across 48 architects in Manchester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
LBV Developments, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK M32 9RW
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding DesignDesign ConsultationDraftingFloor PlansHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansLoft ConversionProject ManagementSite Planning
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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 LBV Developments
Is LBV Developments a legitimate business?
LBV Developments 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.
What do customers say about LBV Developments?
LBV Developments has 3 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 LBV Developments' reviews are genuine?
LBV Developments' 3 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 LBV Developments won any awards?
LBV Developments holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2022). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does LBV Developments specialise in?
LBV Developments lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Design Consultation, Drafting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
