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Pensaer London
Planning history
12 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
35out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.4 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record1.3 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 recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Pensaer London’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2021–2025
approval rate88%
planning applications12
approved schemes7
councils worked in4
What they work on
The kinds of project Pensaer London has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion1
- Rear extension1
- Side extension1
- Extension3
- Outbuilding / garden room1
- Balcony / roof terrace2
- Listed building / conservation1
- Windows & doors1
- Advertisement / signage1
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Southwark · 5 applications since 2022See planning experience in Southwark
- Westminster · 5 applications since 2022See planning experience in Westminster
- Brent · 1 application since 2022See planning experience in Brent
- Hammersmith and Fulham · 1 application since 2021See planning experience in Hammersmith and Fulham
Recent planning applications
- Approved14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BLDetailed drawings of the new rooftop stair enclosure and new door on the Cockspur Street elevation pursuant to Condition 3 (a and b) of listed building consent dated 04 June 2025 (25/00356/LBC).
- No decision14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BLDetailed drawings of the new rooftop stair enclosure; and new door on the Cockspur Street elevation and secure cycle storage pursuant to Condition 4 (a and b) and Condition 9 of planning permission dated 04 June 2025 (25/00355/FULL).
- No decision10 Tylney Avenue London Southwark SE19 1LNGround floor extension and internal reconfiguration
- Approved10 Hide Place London SW1P 4NJDetails of the new rooflights and windows pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 16 November 2021 (RN: 21/06593).
- Withdrawn3B Canning Cross London Southwark SE5 8BHConstruction of a new roof terrace on top of house to match neighbouring roof terrace
- Refused51 - 52 Charles Street London W1J 5EWDisplay of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.45m x 0.5m and two non-illuminated signs on flags measuring 0.25m x 0.2m.
- Withdrawn51 - 52 Charles Street London W1J 5EWInstallation of two flagpoles. (Linked with RN: 22/08396/ADV)
- Approved8A Stanley Gardens, London, NW2 4QJGround floor side extension to ground floor flat
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- ApprovedFlat 69 River Court Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PBExtensions on terrace and south side balcony together with replacement windows.
- Approved7 Choumert Grove London Southwark SE15 4RBNon-material amendment to planning permission 21/AP/2440 dated 16/12/2021 'Construction of L-shaped rear dormer extension with x4 rooflights; together with replacement of x2 first floor rear windows and x1 first floor side window' The amendment sought is adding an OBSCURED window
- Approved33A Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RNConstruction of a ground floor extension.
- Approved57 Hartswood Road, London, W12 9NEErection of rear extensions at ground and first floor level; erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden; replacement of existing dormer window with a new dormer window in the rear roofslope; installation of a new window to the side elevation at first floor level; alterations to the roof of single storey back addition; infilling of the store room door to the front elevation.
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
- Houzz11 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in London
Across 326 architects in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
We love seeing the positive influence architecture has on the communities inhabiting it. The relationships we develop with our built environment can be powerful. This understanding will always drive our work, and it will always excite us. We set our goals high, having idealistic views and a strong passion we aim to deliver beautifully crafted places and spaces with a consciousness of global issues. We see architecture at the vanguard of all environmental and social challenges the world is facing today, and we take our responsibilities seriously in that regard. Pensaer London designs timeless architecture with crafted details. Our architecture aims to deliver enduring qualities of adaptability and positive environmental impact where the merits of the inhabitants are nurtured. Pensaer London establishes clear design drivers from the offset of a project. These are drivers that the team work collaboratively to respond to. We deliver the highest quality, to varied budgets and programmes, always with passion and energy. Although the process will deal with complex ideas and challenges we aim to create clear, elegant solutions that stand the test of time. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2021, with existing and new collaborations, designing and delivering meaningful architecture. If you’d like to keep up to date with our work please do follow us on instagram and twitter, the links are at the bottom of the page.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding DesignCustom Build HomeEco HomesHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansNew Home BuildSustainable Design
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2021. That's 5 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Planning approvals since2021Award-winning since2022
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Common questions about Pensaer London
Is Pensaer London a legitimate business?
Pensaer London has 11 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 Pensaer London?
Pensaer London has 11 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 Pensaer London's reviews are genuine?
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Has Pensaer London won any awards?
Pensaer London 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.
Has Pensaer London had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 7 approved applications for Pensaer London across 4 councils, the most recent in 2025. That's an 88% approval rate across 8 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
What does Pensaer London specialise in?
Pensaer London lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Build Home, Eco Homes, Home Renovation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
