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Public evidence profile · Checked June 2026
PLAN Architect Studio
Credentials & registries
Royal Institute of British Architects
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record2.1 of 10
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- Licences and credentials4.3 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 work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about PLAN Architect Studio
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Credentials & registriesRoyal Institute of British ArchitectsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz5 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
Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked June 2026
About
PLAN Architect Studio was established in 2020 by Zoe Moorhouse following 10 years working in practice in Manchester City Centre. After moving out to the Cheshire countryside, PLAN Architect Studio has enabled Zoe to focus on local, residential work, whilst raising a young family. In this time we have had over 55 positive planning decisions, mostly across Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester, including applications in Green Belt, Open Countryside and Conservation areas. PLAN Architect Studio focusses on contemporary character architecture and specialising in getting the most out of property in land in land designated as Green Belt and Open Countryside. Our focus is on extensions and remodelling in the Cheshire area, with capacity for the occasional replacement dwelling or new build subject to workload scheduling. Zoe has experience of Listed buildings, barn conversions, homes in conservation areas and homes in the green belt and is particularly excited by clients with character homes who are wishing to add a high end, contemporary feel.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDesign ConsultationFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsHouse PlansHouse RestorationKitchen DesignLoft Conversion
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2023 (3 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
They say, established2020Award-winning since2023
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 PLAN Architect Studio
Is PLAN Architect Studio a legitimate business?
PLAN Architect Studio has 5 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 PLAN Architect Studio?
PLAN Architect Studio has 5 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 PLAN Architect Studio's reviews are genuine?
PLAN Architect Studio's 5 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.
Is PLAN Architect Studio qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for PLAN Architect Studio, including Royal Institute of British Architects. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Royal Institute of British Architects is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has PLAN Architect Studio won any awards?
PLAN Architect Studio holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner: 2023 (Service). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does PLAN Architect Studio specialise in?
PLAN Architect Studio lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Design Consultation, Floor Plans. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
