Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026

McCarron Architects

ArchitectOrpington5.016 reviews · 1 independent public source
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Planning history
20 public planning applications
Trust Score
40out of 100
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  • Rated 5.0 from 16 reviews

Newest review July 2024

Worth checking: Architects Register

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Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 16
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say27.8 of 60
Independent checks7.2 of 30
Track record4.8 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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Planning history

McCarron Architects’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2022–2025

approval rate80%
planning applications20
approved schemes16
councils worked in2

What they work on

The kinds of project McCarron Architects has filed planning applications for.

  • Loft conversion3
  • Rear extension8
  • Side extension4
  • Two-storey extension2
  • Extension12
  • New dwelling1
  • Garage conversion1
  • Balcony / roof terrace1
  • Porch1
  • Driveway / dropped kerb1
  • Boundary wall / fence / gates2
  • Demolition4
  • Windows & doors1
  • Roof / fenestration4

Where they’ve worked

Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.

Council experience

Recent planning applications

  • Approved24 Heathfield Road, Bromley, BR1 3RNSingle storey side/rear extension, existing extension roof height raised, elevational alterations.Bromley · 2025 · BR1 3RN
  • Approved9 Copse Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 9NLMinor Material Amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 20/02367/FULL1 (allowed at appeal APP/G5180/W/21/3272901) in order to vary condition 2 to allow for changes to the approved plans to include carport enclosed to create garage, rear decking increased in depth, alterations to steps and planters to front, and increase in roof height to accommodate pitched roof and the introduction of first floor side windows.Bromley · 2025 · BR4 9NL
  • Approved26 Walwyn Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2RDHip to gable loft conversion comprising roof alterations, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front, elevational alterations and floor plan redesign to improve disability access.Bromley · 2025 · BR1 2RD
  • Approved55 Palace Road, Bromley, BR1 3JUSingle storey rear/side infill extension, alterations/replacement of the existing flat roof, and elevational alterations.Bromley · 2025 · BR1 3JU
  • Approved196 Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AEConstruction of rear/side infill extension with raised patio/steps and replacement of rear boundary wall.Bromley · 2024 · BR2 7AE
  • Approved128 Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2HPFirst floor extension with elevational alterations.Bromley · 2024 · BR1 2HP
  • Approved27 Felstead Road, Orpington, BR6 9AAProposed front porch LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)Bromley · 2024 · BR6 9AA
  • Approved49 Keswick Road, West Wickham, BR4 9ASProposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight, driveway alterations and elevational alterations.Bromley · 2024 · BR4 9AS
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  • Refused11 PRINCE RUPERT ROAD, LONDON, SE9 1LRProposed dropped kerb and driveway, with partial demolition of front garden fence and installation of electric vehicle charging point to front of property.Greenwich · 2024 · SE9 1LR
  • Approved96 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LEDemolition of existing garage and construction of side/rear wraparound extension with elevational alterations and raised patio to rearBromley · 2024 · BR5 1LE
  • RefusedMapaulin, Westbury Road, Bromley, BR1 2QBDemolition of existing buildings and construction of two new dwellings and garage building.Bromley · 2024 · BR1 2QB
  • Refused163 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AZLoft conversion to include roof alterations and wraparound dormer LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)Bromley · 2023 · BR5 1AZ
  • ApprovedFlat 3, 20 Cambridge Road, Bromley, BR1 4EAProposed garage conversion to create habitable space.Bromley · 2023 · BR1 4EA
  • RefusedMapaulin Westbury Road Bromley BR1 2QBDemolition of existing buildings and construction of two new detached dwellings and garage building.Bromley · 2023 · BR1 2QB
  • Approved169 Clock House Road Beckenham BR3 4JZProposed single storey rear extensionBromley · 2023 · BR3 4JZ
  • Approved20 Saxon Road Bromley BR1 3RPSingle storey rear infill extensionBromley · 2023 · BR1 3RP
  • Approved54 COUTHURST ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 8TWProposed ground floor rear extension, replacement of windows, floorplan redesign and all associated works.Greenwich · 2023 · SE3 8TW
  • Approved11 PRINCE RUPERT ROAD, LONDON, SE9 1LRConstruction of single storey rear extension, floorplan redesign and all associated worksGreenwich · 2023 · SE9 1LR
  • ApprovedWellingtonia House 2 Springfield Road Bromley BR1 2LJProposed first floor side extension, internal reconfiguration, rooflights, log burner to rear and elevational alterationsBromley · 2023 · BR1 2LJ
  • Approved96 Petts Wood Road Petts Wood Orpington BR5 1LEProposed two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension with raised patio and steps, entrance door moved from side to front, and alterations to the front driveway to include front low level boundary wallBromley · 2022 · BR5 1LE

Repeat local work: hired again on 2 different streets, at least two separate homes on each.

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What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Quality of the workQuoted from 3 reviews

Drawings were perfect, planning granted with no problem and they even introduced an amazing builder. · Checkatrade, 9 Jul 2024

Builders also commented on the quality of the plans so helped them out too. · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2023

produced a really clear set of drawings. · Checkatrade, 12 Sept 2023

Clear communicationQuoted from 2 reviews

Connor was always at hand during construction even when we changed our mind on a few things. · Checkatrade, 9 Jul 2024

very engaged in what we were looking to achieve and helped navigate planning permission challenges so made everything easy for us. · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2023

Good problem solvingQuoted from 2 reviews

helped navigate planning permission challenges so made everything easy for us. · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2023

They were amazing throughout the whole process, gave us great design ideas and produced a really clear set of drawings. · Checkatrade, 12 Sept 2023

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What customers say

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16 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2023Most recent review

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  • Checkatrade16 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

McCarron Architects helped us with our rear extension project. Drawings were perfect, planning granted with no problem and they even introduced an amazing builder. The build was so smooth and Connor was always at hand during construction even when we changed our mind on a few things. Work is almost finished and we're now enjoying the new space. I would recommend McCarron Architects to anyone looking to extend.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Would absolutely recommend, very engaged in what we were looking to achieve and helped navigate planning permission challenges so made everything easy for us. Builders also commented on the quality of the plans so helped them out too.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

We appointed McCarron Architects for our two storey extension. They were amazing throughout the whole process, gave us great design ideas and produced a really clear set of drawings. They introduced all the people we needed for the project and the build went through without any issues. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to do an extension.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

McCarron Architects helped us with our rear extension project. Drawings were perfect, planning granted with no problem and they even introduced an amazing builder. The build was so smooth and Connor was always at hand during construction even when we changed our mind on a few things. Work is almost finished and we're now enjoying the new space. I would recommend McCarron Architects to anyone looking to extend.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Would absolutely recommend, very engaged in what we were looking to achieve and helped navigate planning permission challenges so made everything easy for us. Builders also commented on the quality of the plans so helped them out too.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

We appointed McCarron Architects for our two storey extension. They were amazing throughout the whole process, gave us great design ideas and produced a really clear set of drawings. They introduced all the people we needed for the project and the build went through without any issues. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to do an extension.

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Architectural services in Orpington.

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3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing

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Orpington

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About this business

How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2022. That's 4 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Planning approvals since2022First public review2023
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Is McCarron Architects a legitimate business?

McCarron Architects has 16 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 McCarron Architects?

McCarron Architects has 16 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 McCarron Architects had planning applications approved?

Public council decisions show 16 approved applications for McCarron Architects across 2 councils, the most recent in 2025. That's an 80% approval rate across 20 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.

What does McCarron Architects specialise in?

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How long has McCarron Architects been trading?

McCarron Architects has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.