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PKY Design
Planning history
14 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews across 2 review sources
- Reviewed 11 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say22.7 of 60
Independent checks11.1 of 30
Track record2.5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site2.6 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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Planning history14 public planning applicationsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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PKY Design’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2021–2026
approval rate75%
planning applications14
approved schemes6
councils worked in5
What they work on
The kinds of project PKY Design has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion2
- Rear extension7
- Side extension1
- Extension10
- Balcony / roof terrace1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates1
- Demolition1
- Roof / fenestration3
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Brent · 5 applications since 2022See planning experience in Brent
- Newham · 3 applications since 2021See planning experience in Newham
- Sutton · 3 applications since 2025See planning experience in Sutton
- Ealing · 2 applications since 2023See planning experience in Ealing
- Bromley · 1 application since 2024See planning experience in Bromley
Recent planning applications
- Refused2 Queensbury Road, London, NW9 8LTCertificate of lawfulness for existing conversion of single dwellinghouse into 2x self-contained flats.
- No decision92 Ilex Road, London, NW10 9NUCertificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension exntending to the outrigger and 2x front rooflights to dwellinghouse.
- No decision118 Saxon Drive Acton W3 0NTDetails of enhanced sound insulation values of at least 5dB above the ADE Building Regulations values DnT,w + Ctr dB and L'nT,w for the floor/ceiling/wall structures separating different types of rooms/uses in adjoining dwellings/areas, namely, bedrooms below kitchen/ dining/ living/ bathroom of separate flat, and of 10dB enhancement for bedroom adjoining the communal main entrance and staircase to the upper flat pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission ref: 260104FUL dated 10/03/2026 for: Conversion of single dwellinghouse into two self-contained dwellings; and provision of associated cycle and refuse storage
- Approved7 Sherwood Park Road Sutton SM1 2SQErection of an attached single storey garage.
- No decision10 Dibdin Road Sutton SM1 2PHCompletion and retention of a single storey rear extension.
- Refused151 Stag Lane, London, NW9 0QNProposed first floor side extension to the dwellinghouse.
- No decision10 Dibdin Road Sutton SM1 2PHErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved55 Sparrow Drive, Orpington, BR5 1RYSingle storey front extension
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- Approved68 Bush Grove, London, NW9 8QXPrior approval for a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse, in metres: Extending beyond the rear wall of the original house - 6m Maximum height - 3.32m Eaves height - 3m
- No decision20 Burford Road East Ham London E6 3NQProposed First floor rear extensions at 18 & 20 Burford Road.
- Withdrawn20 Burford Road East Ham London E6 3NQErection of single storey first floor rear extension
- Approved299 Norwood Road Southall Middlesex UB2 4JJSubmission of a noise assessment pursuant to Condition 7 of planning permission ref: 216171FUL dated 21.12.2021 for Application "Conversion of the existing property into four self-contained residential units, with associated cycle storage, refuse storage facilities and amenity space; alteration of roof from hip to gable end; rear roof extension incorporating two Juliet balconies and installation of three roof lights to front roof slope; single storey side/rear (wraparound) extension (following demolition of existing outbuildings and front addition); first floor side/rear extension; alteration to side and rear fenestration; erection of boundary wall and fences alteration to front of property include involving hard and soft landscaping; alterations to the roof of front projecting element and partial demolition of single story front projection and chimney stack"
- Approved55 Stanley Park Drive, Wembley, HA0 1SQCertificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable-end roof extension and rear dormer with 2x front rooflights to dwellinghouse
- Approved55 Desford Road Canning Town London E16 4NJProposed single storey rear extension
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Throughout the process they were professional, patient, and kept us updated at every step.” · Checkatrade, 8 Sept 2025
“Quick and easy to work with the Project team.” · Checkatrade, 31 Mar 2024
“But what I was extremely impressed with, was Keith's communication and prompt responses to any of my questions.” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2024
“They really listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into a beautiful, practical design that feels like ‘us.’” · Checkatrade, 8 Sept 2025
“He listened to our requirements and advised us what would suit our project.” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2024
“Quick and easy to work with the Project team.” · Checkatrade, 31 Mar 2024
“But what I was extremely impressed with, was Keith's communication and prompt responses to any of my questions.” · Checkatrade, 18 Mar 2024
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
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz7 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Checkatrade4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We hired PKY Design to design our family home, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. They really listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into a beautiful, practical design that feels like ‘us.’ Throughout the process they were professional, patient, and kept us updated at every step. The attention to detail and creative touches have made our home truly special. We’re so glad we chose them and would highly recommend their services to anyone planning to build or renovate.”
“Quick and easy to work with the Project team.”
“Keith has been phenomenal since the start. He listened to our requirements and advised us what would suit our project. On top of that his prices are very competitive. But what I was extremely impressed with, was Keith's communication and prompt responses to any of my questions. This is really important especially if you are doing an extension where the builder may need to speak to the architect to ensure a smooth process.”
Detailed reviews
We hired PKY Design to design our family home, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. They really listened to what we wanted and turned our ideas into a beautiful, practical design that feels like ‘us.’ Throughout the process they were professional, patient, and kept us updated at every step. The attention to detail and creative touches have made our home truly special. We’re so glad we chose them and would highly recommend their services to anyone planning to build or renovate.
Quick and easy to work with the Project team.
Keith has been phenomenal since the start. He listened to our requirements and advised us what would suit our project. On top of that his prices are very competitive. But what I was extremely impressed with, was Keith's communication and prompt responses to any of my questions. This is really important especially if you are doing an extension where the builder may need to speak to the architect to ensure a smooth process.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Barnet
Across 11 architects in Barnet, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Architectural services in London, London.
Services they list
3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing
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Areas served
London
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What this business says about itself
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- Areas served: London
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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 since2024
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What to check before you hire
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"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 PKY Design
Is PKY Design a legitimate business?
PKY Design has 11 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 PKY Design?
PKY Design has 11 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know PKY Design's reviews are genuine?
PKY Design's 11 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has PKY Design won any awards?
PKY Design holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Has PKY Design had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 6 approved applications for PKY Design across 5 councils, the most recent in 2025. That's a 75% approval rate across 8 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
What does PKY Design specialise in?
PKY Design lists specialist services including 3D Architectural Models, Architectural Drawings, Architectural Technician, Planning / Design, Planning Consultants, Technical Drawing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does PKY Design cover?
They state on their own website that they cover London. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
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