Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
RM James
Planning history
3 public planning applications
Trust Score
21out of 100
21 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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 work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
Verified planning history
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RM James’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active in 2025
planning applications3
approved schemes0
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project RM James has filed planning applications for.
- Change of use1
- Advertisement / signage2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Westminster · 3 applications since 2025See planning experience in Westminster
Recent planning applications
- No decision51 Westbourne Grove London W2 4UAChange of use from Sui Generis A1/A3 to Class E
- No decision51 Westbourne Grove London W2 4UADisplay of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.32m x 3.195m and one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m.
- No decision51 Westbourne Grove London W2 4UADisplay of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.32m x 3.195m and one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m.
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
- Houzz1 review · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Leicester
Across 21 architects in Leicester, 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
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Specialists in residential and retail design. Small, friendly team with experience in all architectural sectors.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBuilding DesignCustom Build HomesDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansGreen BuildingHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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Worth checking yourself
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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 RM James
Is RM James a legitimate business?
RM James has 1 independent public review, 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 RM James?
RM James has 1 public review, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know RM James' reviews are genuine?
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What does RM James specialise in?
RM James lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Building Design, Custom Build Homes. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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