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The Cave Cooperative Ltd

ArchitectKingston upon Thames4.914 reviews · 1 independent public source
Planning history
2 public planning applications
Credentials & registries
RIBA
Awards & recognition
1 independent award

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  • Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
Verified planning history

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Planning history

The Cave Cooperative Ltd’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2023–2025

planning applications2
approved schemes2
councils worked in2

What they work on

The kinds of project The Cave Cooperative Ltd has filed planning applications for.

  • Boundary wall / fence / gates1
  • Solar / renewables1

Where they’ve worked

Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.

Council experience

Recent planning applications

  • Approved7 St Martins Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 5HTInstallation of an Air Source Heat Pump and re-configuration of part of the side boundary fencing along the side boundary lines (following the removal of part of the existing side boundary fencing to accommodate the Air Source Heat Pump).Epsom and Ewell · 2025 · KT18 5HT
  • Approved22 Orchard Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2QWDetails required for Condition 4 (Fire Safety Strategy) of planning permission 22/02931/HOU (Alteration to rear door, side window and associated landscaping works)Kingston · 2023 · KT1 2QW

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

4× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2020, 2019, 2018)

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What customers say

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4.9out of 5
14 reviews in public evidence
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  • Houzz14 reviews
Local context

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Kingston upon Thames

Across 16 architects in Kingston upon Thames, 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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Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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About

The Cave Co-operative is a sustainable architectural practice founded by Liz Crisp and Vera Hale in 2008. Our team works within a social business model. Cave focuses on sustainable construction techniques and design solutions that bring out the full potential of a project. We care about both your lifestyle and the environment as a whole. We have a wide range of experience in retro-fitting existing buildings, residential new build and public/commercial builds. These include: eco friendly conversions, sustainable housing development and commercial offices. We also love working on conservation area design, cob buildings and city farms Cave is able to provide you with a professional, friendly, bespoke service, with over a decade of practical experience and knowledge of sustainable building techniques . The Cave co-operative is experienced in consultancy, full project design and project management. Get in touch with us today!

Services they list

3D RenderingAccessible DesignAnnexe Design & ConstructionArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement ConversionBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen Renovation

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Is The Cave Cooperative Ltd a legitimate business?

The Cave Cooperative Ltd has 14 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.

What do customers say about The Cave Cooperative Ltd?

The Cave Cooperative Ltd has 14 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know The Cave Cooperative Ltd's reviews are genuine?

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Is The Cave Cooperative Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for The Cave Cooperative Ltd, 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 The Cave Cooperative Ltd won any awards?

The Cave Cooperative Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 4× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2020, 2019, 2018). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does The Cave Cooperative Ltd specialise in?

The Cave Cooperative Ltd lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion. 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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