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Paulo Afonso Architect

ArchitectLondon4.423 reviews · 1 independent public source
Planning history
12 public planning applications

Evidence summary

Paulo Afonso provides architectural services, technical drawing, and planning consultancy in London. Clients describe him as "very thoughtful and considered" and note that he is "very responsive and delivered exactly what we needed within the deadline set."

Customers appreciate his professionalism and attention to detail, stating that he "took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a design that exceeded my expectations." He is also recognised for being "always courteous and happy to answer any questions."

From public sources, July 2026

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  • Rated 4.4 from 23 reviews
  • 3 reviews in the last 12 months

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Rating4.4 / 5
Review volumeLow · 23
Independent sources1 independent public source
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Planning history

Paulo Afonso Architect’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2020–2026

approval rate44%
planning applications12
approved schemes4
councils worked in5

What they work on

The kinds of project Paulo Afonso Architect has filed planning applications for.

  • Loft conversion1
  • Rear extension5
  • Side extension1
  • Extension8
  • Basement1
  • Change of use1
  • Outbuilding / garden room2
  • Demolition3
  • Roof / fenestration3

Where they’ve worked

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

Council experience

Recent planning applications

  • Approved150 Croham Valley Road South Croydon CR2 7RAErection of a single storey rear extension.Croydon · 2026 · CR2 7RA
  • Pending144 St James's Road Croydon CR0 2UYDemolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of three storey/part single storey rear extension and conversion of resultant building to provide 1 x 1-bed, 1 x 2-bed and 1 x 3-bed apartments with associated landscaping, amenity space, refuse and cycle storage.Croydon · 2026 · CR0 2UY
  • No decision124 Robertson Street London Lambeth SW8 3TZErection of a mansard roof extension with two front and two rear windows, including two rear roof lights.Lambeth · 2026 · SW8 3TZ
  • Withdrawn32 Gauden Road London SW4 6LTChange of use of the House in Multiple Occupation - HMO (Use Class C4) into two residential units (1x2bed and 1x6 Bed) (Use Class C3).Lambeth · 2025 · SW4 6LT
  • RefusedRoom 1 32 Gauden Road London SW4 6LTErection of a rear outbuilding.Lambeth · 2025 · SW4 6LT
  • Refused32 Gauden Road London SW4 6LTApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer together with the installation of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope.Lambeth · 2025 · SW4 6LT
  • Refused12 MILVERTON WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 3EYDemolition of existing garage and shed and construction of a summerhouse.Greenwich · 2025 · SE9 3EY
  • Approved13 Hillfield Avenue Morden SM4 6BAErection of a first floor side extension and alteration to fenestration to front and side elevations.Sutton · 2022 · SM4 6BA
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  • Refused21 Stanley Road Carshalton SM5 4LEErection of a first floor rear extension.Sutton · 2020 · SM5 4LE
  • Approved38A AMERSHAM GROVE, LONDON, SE14 6LHThe construction of a single storey rear infill extension at 38A Amersham Grove SE14.Lewisham · 2020 · SE14 6LH
  • Approved70 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8LFReplacement of front and rear lower ground floor doors with enlarged sliding doors, removal of stairs to front elevation lower ground floor level, Replacement of ground floor rear window opening with bi-folding doors, Demolition of single storey rearward projection and associated refuse storage (amended description).Greenwich · 2020 · SE10 8LF
  • Refused38A AMERSHAM GROVE, LONDON, SE14 6LHConstruction of rear infill extension at 38a Amersham Grove, SE14.Lewisham · 2020 · SE14 6LH

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From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 5 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

Excellent communication and quality of work · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2026

He was very responsive and delivered exactly what we needed within the deadline set. · Checkatrade, 30 Mar 2026

Throughout the process, communication was excellent, and he was always open to feedback, making adjustments where necessary. · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2025

Quality of the workQuoted from 3 reviews

Excellent communication and quality of work · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2026

From the start, he demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2025

He came up with some good ideas and produced some great detailed plans and technical drawings. · Checkatrade, 12 Jul 2024

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 2 reviews

He was very responsive and delivered exactly what we needed within the deadline set. · Checkatrade, 30 Mar 2026

Working with Paulo on a large extension and conversion of our property into three flats was a stress free experience. · Checkatrade, 12 Jul 2024

Respectful of the homeQuoted from 2 reviews

Paulo is very thoughtful and considered, whilst enabling you to challenge and defend different approaches. · Checkatrade, 29 Sept 2025

He took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a design that exceeded my expectations. · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2025

Clear about costs up frontQuoted from 2 reviews

Paulo's fees is very reasonable. · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2025

With the planning hoops you have to jump through nowadays it helps to have someone like Paulo at your side. · Checkatrade, 12 Jul 2024

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What customers say

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4.4out of 5
23 reviews in public evidence3 reviews in the last 12 monthsMost recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade23 reviews · 4.4 avg

Highlights

Excellent communication and quality of work

Richard BCheckatrade5.0 rating

I am very happy with the work done by Paulo. From the start, he demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. He took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a design that exceeded my expectations. Throughout the process, communication was excellent, and he was always open to feedback, making adjustments where necessary. The final outcome not only meets all functional requirements but also blends aesthetics with practicality beautifully. His expertise and dedication are evident in every aspect of the project. Paulo's fees is very reasonable.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Working with Paulo on a large extension and conversion of our property into three flats was a stress free experience. He was always courteous and happy to answer any questions. He came up with some good ideas and produced some great detailed plans and technical drawings. Any amendments I needed were done quickly without fuss. With the planning hoops you have to jump through nowadays it helps to have someone like Paulo at your side. I would definitely use him again and would certainly recommend him to my friends.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

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About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2020 (6 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Planning approvals since2020Website online since2021
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Is Paulo Afonso Architect a legitimate business?

Paulo Afonso Architect has 23 independent public reviews, rated 4.4 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 Paulo Afonso Architect?

Paulo Afonso Architect has 23 public reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

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Has Paulo Afonso Architect had recent public reviews?

Paulo Afonso Architect has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.

Has Paulo Afonso Architect had planning applications approved?

Public council decisions show 4 approved applications for Paulo Afonso Architect across 5 councils, the most recent in 2026. That's a 44% approval rate across 9 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.

When was Paulo Afonso Architect's website registered?

Paulo Afonso Architect's website has been online since 2021, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.