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M1 Architecture Ltd
Planning history
4 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 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 checks4.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 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 checksWhat we can verify about M1 Architecture Ltd
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Planning history4 public planning applicationsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for M1 Architecture Ltd →Planning history
M1 Architecture Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2022–2026
planning applications4
approved schemes1
councils worked in2
What they work on
The kinds of project M1 Architecture Ltd has filed planning applications for.
- Rear extension2
- Extension1
- Change of use1
- Porch1
- Roof / fenestration1
Council experience
- Bury · 2 applications since 2022See planning experience in Bury
- Trafford · 2 applications since 2024See planning experience in Trafford
Recent planning applications
- Refused37 Victoria Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6BLChange of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to children's residential home for up to 3 no. children with up to 3 no. staff working on a rota basis (Class C2)
- No decision85 Braemar Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 9LXErection of single storey front and rear extension, new front porch, pitched roof over existing flat roof and installation of 2no. velux windows to front roof
- No decision85 Braemar Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 9LXErection of single storey front and rear extensions and associated external alterations including 2no. roof lights to front roof elevation
- Approved21 Hillingdon Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7QQNon material amendment following approval of planning permission 67617 - Change to timber cladding on the front elevation; Flat roof above front entrance door and adjustment to 1 window
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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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
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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
M1Architectue is quickly becoming the trusted provider of residential design services, helping homeowners bring their dream home extensions & loft conversions to fruition.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding DesignDraftingEco HomesHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansKitchen DesignLoft ConversionNew Home Build
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2024 (2 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2018Award-winning since2024
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 M1 Architecture Ltd
Is M1 Architecture Ltd a legitimate business?
M1 Architecture Ltd has 4 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 M1 Architecture Ltd?
M1 Architecture 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 M1 Architecture Ltd's reviews are genuine?
M1 Architecture 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 M1 Architecture Ltd won any awards?
M1 Architecture Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2024). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does M1 Architecture Ltd specialise in?
M1 Architecture Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Drafting, Eco Homes. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was M1 Architecture Ltd's website registered?
M1 Architecture Ltd's website has been online since 2018, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
