Public evidence profile
Syte Architects
Planning history
24 public planning applications
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
Verified planning history
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Planning history24 public planning applicationsSee detail →Credentials & registriesRIBASee detail →Awards & recognition1 independent awardSee detail →
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Syte Architects’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2007–2025
approval rate76%
planning applications24
approved schemes13
councils worked in8
What they work on
The kinds of project Syte Architects has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion10
- Rear extension9
- Side extension1
- Two-storey extension1
- Extension10
- Basement2
- New dwelling2
- Balcony / roof terrace4
- Porch1
- Listed building / conservation4
- Demolition4
- Windows & doors3
- Roof / fenestration8
- Solar / renewables2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Barnet · 9 applications since 2015See planning experience in Barnet
- Westminster · 5 applications since 2023See planning experience in Westminster
- Hammersmith and Fulham · 2 applications since 2015See planning experience in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Lambeth · 2 applications since 2012See planning experience in Lambeth
- Lewisham · 2 applications since 2013See planning experience in Lewisham
- Tower Hamlets · 2 applications since 2010See planning experience in Tower Hamlets
- Brent · 1 application since 2007See planning experience in Brent
- Ealing · 1 application since 2017See planning experience in Ealing
Recent planning applications
- No decisionTop Floor Flat 71 Randolph Avenue London W9 1DWReplacement of existing casement windows to the two front dormer windows at fourth floor level with new timber sliding sash windows. (Linked with 25/07831/LBC)
- No decisionTop Floor Flat 71 Randolph Avenue London W9 1DWReplacement of existing casement windows to the two front dormer windows at fourth floor level with new timber sliding sash windows. (Linked with 25/07830/FULL)
- No decision8 Oldbury Place London W1U 5PGConstruction of a new mansard extension to the existing mews house together with the introduction of a new internal lightwell to basement level and single storey ground floor rear extension.
- ApprovedFlat 1 7 Bryanston Square London W1H 2DHInstallation of an air source heat pump within an acoustic enclosure situated in the rear courtyard. (Linked to 23/07187/LBC)
- ApprovedFlat 1 7 Bryanston Square London W1H 2DHInstallation of an air source heat pump within an acoustic enclosure situated in the rear courtyard. (Linked to 23/07186/FULL)
- Refused23 Tillingbourne Gardens London N3 3JJExtension to roof including 1no rear dormer window with juliette balcony, 1no side dormer window and 2no side roof lights. Revised proposal to consented scheme (17/2228/HSE). Includes alteration to external cladding material
- Refused23 Tillingbourne Gardens London N3 3JJSingle storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a habitable room insertion of window to replace garage door. Revised proposal to consented scheme (17/2228/HSE). Includes (Zinc) alteration to external render material
- Approved11 Camborne Avenue West Ealing London W13 9QYSingle storey rear extension; rear roof extension incorporating a juliet balcony; and installation of two rooflights to front roofslope (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
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- Approved15 Edmunds Walk London N2 0HUSubmission of details of condition 8a (Grilles) pursuant to planning permission 16/4198/HSE dated 06/09/2016Condition Number(s): 8a)Conditions(s) Removal:Discharge of the following conditions before commencement of works on site:8a) Grilles to basement lightwells to be set flush with surrounding ground level. Grilles to be black and of design as approved by Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust - please refer to attached photosConditions to be discharged only.
- Approved15 Edmunds Walk London N2 0HUSubmission of details of condition 4 (Demolition and Construction Method Statement) 9 (Tree Protection) pursuant to planning permission 16/4198/HSE dated 06/09/16
- Refused15 Edmunds Walk London N2 0HUNon materials amendment to planning permission 16/4198/HSE dated 06/09/16 for `Formation of new basement storey below property with new lightwells on side and rear elevations. Single storey side/rear extension. New terrace area to the rear. 1no. conservation rooflights to rear roof slope and 1no. rooflight to side roof slope. Alterations to fenestration.` Amendments to include changes to rear fenestration, double doors to replace window in garage, reduction in width/height of existing window at first floor level, infill with brickwork to match existing, insertion of 2no conservation rooflights to loft level, omitting the roof light to side elevation, changes to front fenestration, insertion of larger window to infill existing arched doorway
- No decision23 Tillingbourne Gardens London N3 3JJSingle storey rear extension and conversion of garage into a habitable room insertion of window to replace garage door. Extension to roof including 1no rear dormer window with juliette balcony, 1no side dormer window and 2no side roof lights
- Approved23 Tillingbourne Gardens London N3 3JJSingle storey rear extension. Conversion of garage into habitable room, insertion of window to replace garage door. Alterations to first floor fenestration. Infill side extension. Roof extension involving rear and side dormer windows to facilitate a loft conversion (Amended Description)
- No decisionLambert Way (Land To Rear Of 1 Lambert Road) N12 9ERDemolition of existing garages and erection of 2no. self contained flats. Associated amenity space, refuse and cycle storage
- RefusedLand At Lambert Way (Rear Of 1 Lambert Road) London N12 9ERDemolition of existing garages and erection of 2no. two storey semi-detached houses. Associated amenity space, refuse and cycle storage
- Approved44 Dewhurst Road London W14 0ESErection of a single storey rear extension.
- Approved21 Delvino Road London SW6 4AFErection of a single storey rear extension, to the side of the existing back addition to replace an existing extension and the enlargement of an existing dormer window in the rear roofslope to include french doors and juliet balcony
- Approved8 HERITAGE COURT, TRUNDLEY'S ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5JXAlterations to the rear elevation together with the conversion of the integral garage to provide additional living accommodation at 8 Heritage Court, Trundley's Road SE8.
- Approved8 HERITAGE COURT, TRUNDLEY'S ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5JXAlterations to the rear elevation together with the conversion of the integral garage to provide additional living accommodation at 8 Heritage Court, Trundley's Road SE8.
- Withdrawn24 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street London SE11 5ULLoft conversion involving the erection of 4 dormers and installation of 2 rooflights (Town Planning and Listed Building consent).
- Withdrawn24 Kennington Palace Court Sancroft Street London SE11 5ULLoft conversion involving the erection of 4 dormers and installation of 2 rooflights (Town Planning and Listed Building consent).
- Approved4, Canal Cottages, Parnell Road, London, E3 2JUCreation of 2 new timber framed glazed doors to the living room west elevation within existing window openings.
- Approved4, Canal Cottages, Parnell Road, London, E3 2JUAlterations including the creation of three new glazed timber doors within existing windows openings and the replacement of one existing door with a white painted timber window at ground floor level, the replacement of the existing garage doors with glazed timber doors, the demolition of existing porch and construction of new timber and glass porch in same location, the construction of new flat roof and clerestory windows to existing store area at rear of the building, and conversion of existing garage to habitable space.
- Approved1 Milman Road, London, NW6 6ENDemolition of two-storey rear extension and erection of two-storey rear extension, 1 rear dormer window, 1 rear rooflight and 1 front rooflight to dwellinghouse
Heritage experience: 4 listed-building or conservation-area consent applications found in official planning applications.
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Credentials and associations
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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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz11 reviews
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in London
Across 325 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.
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About
Syte Architects was established in 2000 to establish a studio with a design approach that embraced a spirit of investigation. The intention is that projects are not the product of a house style, but emerge from a process of research and investigation. Where careful consideration of materials, light and the site, alongside the client’s brief and budget, create an architecture that is beautiful but allows the opportunity for inhabitation and the patterns everyday usage to form part of the architectural expression. We are constantly inspired by the richness of London, the city that forms the context of many of our projects. We are very lucky to work within a calm studio space that is filled with natural light and looks out across one of London’s great squares. The studio has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and we firmly believe that good design should be a enjoyable process. The result of this is achieved by collaboration, where all members of the studio can openly contribute and ask each other, and our clients, “what if?” Through this approach we aim to identify and achieve the full potential of every project we work on. Ideas are tested and investigated using a variety of traditional and digital media including physical models, freehand sketches, drawings and rendered visuals. Selected drawings and models are developed to represent the ideas behind the project and convey the spatial atmosphere of the proposal. We always aim to produce drawings that are beautiful and graphically considered. A strong emphasis is placed on an understanding of building materials and the construction process. We are committed to producing an architecture that is elegantly detailed and where qualities of materials, space and light can become evident. Alongside regulatory and technical concerns, careful consideration of the design and drawing of construction details allows the initial design concept to be carried through into the completed building. It is our belief that architects are well placed to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our approach to this is to prioritise a simple ‘fabric first’ approach to design, rather than the adoption of technology based solutions.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsAttic ConversionBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignCustom HomeEco Homes
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What this business says about itself
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- Established: 2000 (26 years in business)
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They say, established2000Planning approvals since2007Award-winning since2020
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Is Syte Architects a legitimate business?
Syte Architects has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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.
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Syte Architects has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
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Is Syte Architects qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Syte Architects, including RIBA. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, RIBA is the Royal Institute of British Architects, the chartered professional body for architects.
Has Syte Architects won any awards?
Syte Architects holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Has Syte Architects had planning applications approved?
Public council decisions show 13 approved applications for Syte Architects across 8 councils, the most recent in 2023. That's a 76% approval rate across 17 decided applications, not a self-declared claim.
What does Syte Architects specialise in?
Syte Architects lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Conversion, Basement Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Syte Architects been trading?
They state on their own website that the business was established in 2000 (26 years in business). This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked.
