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Snell David LTD
Planning history
12 public planning applications
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Evidence summary
Snell David LTD is an established architectural practice specialising in all types of residential work, including new-build houses, listed buildings, and home extensions. The business was born in 1992 and incorporated in 2005.
Operating from offices in London and Cambridge, they provide a dedicated, personal, and flexible approach to domestic architecture for projects with values up to £5M.
From public sources, July 2026
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.9 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 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
Verified planning history
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Planning history12 public planning applicationsSee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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Snell David LTD’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2015–2026
approval rate75%
planning applications12
approved schemes9
councils worked in7
What they work on
The kinds of project Snell David LTD has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion1
- Rear extension7
- Extension6
- Basement4
- Conservatory / orangery3
- Balcony / roof terrace3
- Porch1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates2
- Listed building / conservation1
- Demolition3
- Windows & doors1
- Roof / fenestration1
- Solar / renewables2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Hammersmith and Fulham · 4 applications since 2015See planning experience in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Ealing · 3 applications since 2017See planning experience in Ealing
- Brent · 1 application since 2022See planning experience in Brent
- Cambridge · 1 application since 2026
- Greenwich · 1 application since 2018See planning experience in Greenwich
- South Cambridgeshire · 1 application since 2026
- Sutton · 1 application since 2015See planning experience in Sutton
Recent planning applications
- Approved19 Bentley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AWErection of single storey bike/bin store with green roof to front and installation of air source heat pump.
- Approved20 Gog Magog Way Stapleford Cambridgeshire CB22 5BQSingle-storey rear extensions and single-storey front porch extension. Alterations to the existing single-storey extension. Removal of the chimney and addition of solar PV panels to the south roof elevation.
- Refused7 The Mount, Wembley, HA9 9EEProposed single storey rear extension, first floor front extension, conversion of garage into habitable space, replacement of garage door with window, hip to gable end loft conversion with rear dormer windows and juliet balcony, installation of 1x front rooflight to dwellinghouse
- Approved61 Richmond Way, London, W14 0ASSubmission of details and samples of all external facing and finishing materials, pursuant to Condition 3; details of a Demolition Method Statement and Construction Management Plan, pursuant to Condition 4; details of a Demolition and Construction Logistics Plan, pursuant to Condition 5; details of measures for the protection during the construction period of the sycamore tree within the site curtilage, pursuant to Condition 6; details and a sample of obscure glass for the glazed panel on the southern elevation of the new dwelling hereby permitted, pursuant to Condition 7; details of the hard and soft landscaping of all areas external to the building, including planting and paving, detailed drawings at a scale of not less than 1:20 of fences, gates and other means of enclosure, pursuant to Condition 12; details of a scheme for temporary fencing and/or enclosure of the site where necessary, pursuant to Condition 13; details of the Ultra-Low NOx Gas fired boilers to be provided for space... read more
- Approved3 Hardwicke Road Chiswick London W4 5EAExtensive trimming and cutting back for safety of adjacent railway track, by LRT Contractors. Tree number T1 on plan drawing 850_A3_101 Tree Species - Sycamore
- ApprovedThe Old Coal House Adjacent To 2a-f Wyfold Road And Rear Of 191 Munster Road London SW6 6SJErection of an additional floor at roof level; further excavation and enlargement of the existing basement.
- Approved75 ROYAL HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8SEEnlargement of basement, insertion of light-wells to the front and rear of the property, replacement conservatory to the rear, demolition of single storey rear outbuilding, insertion of new window at ground floor level within the rear elevation of the rear addition and replacement window within the side elevation at first floor level.
- Refused1 South Parade Chiswick London W4 1JUConstruction of a single storey rear extension at the lower ground floor level (following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory), installation of a rear roof terrace at the ground floor level, replacement of the external spiral staircase at the rear with a linear staircase providing access to the roof terrace, removal of an internal partition wall and fireplace at the lower ground floor level, reduction in the size of the access gate on the eastern side of the site and associated landscape works (Listed Building Consent)
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- Refused1 South Parade Chiswick London W4 1JUConstruction of a single storey rear extension at the lower ground floor level (following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory), installation of a rear roof terrace at the ground floor level, replacement of the external spiral staircase at the rear with a linear staircase providing access to the roof terrace, removal of an internal partition wall and fireplace at the lower ground floor level, reduction in the size of the access gate on the eastern side of the site and associated landscape works
- Approved8 Hugon Road London SW6 3ENErection of a rear roof extension, involving an increase in the ridge height by 350mm; erection of a rear extension at second floor level, on top of existing back addition; erection of a rear extension at first floor level, on top of the existing back addition; erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side of the existing back addition.
- ApprovedMill Green Business Park Mill Green Road Mitcham Junction CR4 4HTLarge Major Option 1
- Approved38 Dymock Street London SW6 3HAErection of a rear roof extension involving an increase in the ridge height 300mm; erection of a rear extension at second floor level, on top of existing back addition; erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side and rear of the existing back addition.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
6 photosPhotos 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
- Houzz12 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
COVID-19 - BUSINESS AS NORMAL AT SNELL DAVID A message to all past, existing and future clients as well as all our regular consultants and contractors. This is just to reassure you all that business continues as usual at Snell David Architects. Like everyone else, we have all had to rapidly get used to working from home. However, modern technology and video-calling is working remarkably well and allows us to stay in touch not only with each other at SDA, but with clients and those contractors still on site - we are even preparing site valuations by video-calls! We are also taking advantage of a swifter response from Local Authorities to planning applications during this period of relative quiet. We are still open for new enquiries so please feel free to contact us to make a head-start on any plans you may have so that you are ready to move forward when the country returns to normal. Richard and James --- Snell David are an established architectural practice specialising in all types of residential work. The business was born in 1992 and incorporated in 2005. We pride ourselves on our dedicated personal and flexible approach in all aspects of domestic architecture. Projects include new-build houses, listed buildings and re-modelling / extending existing houses with project values up to £5M. We operate two offices, one in London overlooking the river Thames in Wandsworth and our Cambridge office near Whittlesford. This allows us to service projects across London, South, South West and South East England and East Anglia. Contact us now: Cambridge - 01223 830880 London - 020 8870 3335
Services they list
Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignDraftingEco HomesFloor PlansHome RenovationHouse Extensions
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What this business says about itself
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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 2015. That's 11 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Planning approvals since2015Award-winning since2018
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Common questions about Snell David LTD
Is Snell David LTD a legitimate business?
Snell David LTD has 12 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 Snell David LTD?
Snell David LTD has 12 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
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Has Snell David LTD won any awards?
Snell David LTD holds 1 independent award, including 7× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Has Snell David LTD had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 9 approved applications for Snell David LTD across 7 councils, the most recent in 2026. That's a 75% approval rate across 12 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
What does Snell David LTD specialise in?
Snell David LTD lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.