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Contemporary Architecture: Life House review
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Contemporary Architecture: Life House review

Contemporary Architecture: Life House review

Contemporary architecture inspiration James – of modern contemporary architects James Wells Architects - went to stay in the Life House with some friends in October 2024. Life House is one…
28th November 2024
Planning permission granted for new build house in SDNP
From Orchard - Planning permission granted for new build house in SDNP
Planning permission granted for new build house in SDNP

Planning permission granted for new build house in SDNP

James Wells Architects has been granted planning permission for the extensive transformation of a Victorian cottage situated in Guildford.
14th May 2024
Planning Permission Granted For Guildford Cottage Transformation
Elevation
Planning Permission Granted For Guildford Cottage Transformation

Planning Permission Granted For Guildford Cottage Transformation

James Wells Architects has been granted planning permission for the extensive transformation of a Victorian cottage situated in Guildford.
16th February 2024
When do you need planning permission?
When do you need planning permission
When do you need planning permission?

When do you need planning permission?

This is the most commonly posed question to James when talking about new project enquiries “When do you need planning permission?”. There are a range of planning permission types which…
9th November 2023
A Trio of Listed Building Schemes win planning
Victorian Country House
A Trio of Listed Building Schemes win planning

A Trio of Listed Building Schemes win planning

A trio of successful planning applications to Listed Houses Achieving planning permission for listed buildings is a complicated process which needs careful consideration over and above the design process.  It…
9th September 2022
Two new build houses completed in St James’s
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Two new build houses completed in St James’s

Two new build houses completed in St James’s

Two new build houses in St James's Central London are now complete JWA had the challenge of designing two new build houses in London. These properties fit snugly between three…
10th May 2022
Planning Permission granted for new build house
Planning Permission granted for new build house
Planning Permission granted for new build house

Planning Permission granted for new build house

Planning permission has been granted for our scheme for a new build house in the grounds of an existing home located in the Shripney conservation area in West Sussex. Our…
23rd December 2021
Work progresses on site with our new build houses in St James’s
Rose Crown Yard on site
Work progresses on site with our new build houses in St James’s

Work progresses on site with our new build houses in St James’s

Our scheme for two new build bijou mews houses tucked away in St James’s is progressing well on site.  Located just North of Pall Mall and West of St James’s…
28th September 2021
JWA wins award at this year’s Sussex Heritage Trust Awards
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JWA wins award at this year’s Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

JWA wins award at this year’s Sussex Heritage Trust Awards

This week  James Wells Architects won an award at the 2021 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards Presentation. This year's winner is a stunning West Sussex retreat with three buildings created by…
17th September 2021
Planning Permission Granted for a New Countryside House
Class Q Barn
Planning Permission Granted for a New Countryside House

Planning Permission Granted for a New Countryside House

Planning Permission has been granted for a new countryside house.  The scheme gives approval for the demolition of a class Q barn to be replaced with a new barn style…
5th February 2021
Recommended Architects Near Me
Recommended Architects Near Me

Recommended Architects Near Me

Recommended Architects - one of the best ways to find an architect is undoubtedly 'on recommendation'. Here you can find out what our clients say about us.
27th November 2020
Listed Building Consent Granted for Link Building
Artist Impression of Link Extension to Listed Building
Listed Building Consent Granted for Link Building

Listed Building Consent Granted for Link Building

Our client purchased a beautiful Grade 2 listed cottage in the Surrey Hills.  The original cottage is small, but the site also benefited from a Grade 2 listed barn. James…
28th October 2020
Listed Building Consent Granted in SDNP
South Downs Cottage Listed Building Consent
Listed Building Consent Granted in SDNP

Listed Building Consent Granted in SDNP

Planning and Listed Building Consent has been granted for remodelling to a cottage located in the South Downs National Park James and his team have worked closely with Haig Dalton…
18th August 2020
Eight page feature in Gardens Illustrated
Introductory spread in Gardens Illustrated
Eight page feature in Gardens Illustrated

Eight page feature in Gardens Illustrated

Introductory spread in Gardens Illustrated Gardens Illustrated recently featured eight pages on the South Downs House designed by James Wells for his own family home. Whilst designing the new house…
31st July 2020
Planning Approval Granted for Extension
Planning Approval Granted for extension to Listed Manor House building sketch
Planning Approval Granted for Extension

Planning Approval Granted for Extension

Planning Approval Granted for extension to Listed Manor House, West Sussex Planning Approval has been granted to replace a 1990s extension with a new two storey extension housing Kitchen, Snug…
14th November 2019
JWA Sponsors Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre Play, Prism brochure
JWA Sponsors Chichester Festival Theatre

JWA Sponsors Chichester Festival Theatre

We are delighted to announce our first collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre.  James Wells Architects is the sole sponsor of the current play on at the Festival Theatre, Prism. Robert…
8th November 2019
Award for Grade II Listed Property Refurbishment
Grade II Listed property
Award for Grade II Listed Property Refurbishment

Award for Grade II Listed Property Refurbishment

Our recent refurbishment project of the main section of a Grade II Listed Property won a Commendation at the 2019 Sussex Heritage Trust Awards The original building is a Strawberry…
11th September 2019
Planning Permission Granted For Refurbishing a Detached Home in Barnham
Internal view of recent work on Planning permission for wheelchair accessible home
Planning Permission Granted For Refurbishing a Detached Home in Barnham

Planning Permission Granted For Refurbishing a Detached Home in Barnham

Planning permission has been granted for replacing the existing rear garden extension and garage with a new single storey extension in Barnham.  The scheme also incorporates a more workable side…
14th February 2019
Planning approval has been granted for the restoration of a 1930s listed house
Planning approval has been granted for the restoration of a 1930s listed house

Planning approval has been granted for the restoration of a 1930s listed house

Planning approval has been granted for the restoration of an important piece of 1930s architectural history in the South Downs National Park Located in one of the most desirable down…
16th January 2019
Part 2 Architectural Assistant Required
Part 2 Architectural Assistant Required

Part 2 Architectural Assistant Required

Part 2 Architectural Assistant required for Chichester's leading RIBA Chartered architectural practice. James Wells Architects is looking for a highly motivated, talented young Architectural Assistant to join our practice based…
19th September 2018
Planning Approval Granted: Church Norton Homes
Norton Priory - home near Chichester with planning approval
Planning Approval Granted: Church Norton Homes

Planning Approval Granted: Church Norton Homes

4 New Homes in Church Norton The Coach House at Norton Priory in Church Norton has recently been given planning approval to be converted into four homes. Norton Priory Norton…
23rd July 2018
Planning Permission Granted: West Sussex Homes
new build planning permission granted
Planning Permission Granted: West Sussex Homes

Planning Permission Granted: West Sussex Homes

Planning permission granted in West Sussex for two new build houses on a green field site in College Road, Ardingly. The site is an 'edge of settlement' location with the…
16th November 2017
Office Refurbishment Chichester: Planning Granted
Office Refurbishment Chichester: Planning Granted

Office Refurbishment Chichester: Planning Granted

Planning Permission Granted for an Office Refurbishment in Chichester Our sister practice James Wells Commercial has recently achieved planning permission for a major office refurbishment to Sussex House in Crane…
25th August 2017
Refurbishing Outbuildings
Refurbishing Outbuildings

Refurbishing Outbuildings

James Wells To Build Pool House, Home Health Spa & Home Office James Wells has this week been given the client go-ahead on their preliminary designs for a new build…
18th August 2017
Pagham Beach House Featured In Sussex Life
Pagham Beach House
Pagham Beach House Featured In Sussex Life

Pagham Beach House Featured In Sussex Life

We are delighted that Duncan Hall has written about Pagham Beach House in Sussex Life in their June issue. Designed and built as a weekend retreat by James Wells, Pagham Beach…
26th May 2017
The Best Architecture in Chichester
chichester cathedral
The Best Architecture in Chichester

The Best Architecture in Chichester

History Of Chichester Architecture Chichester is a city steeped in history from the Roman, Mediaeval, Georgian and Modern periods. Our Chichester architects have a wealth of experience working with listed…
18th May 2017
James Wells Helps Portsmouth Architecture Students
James Wells Helps Portsmouth Architecture Students

James Wells Helps Portsmouth Architecture Students

Mock Interviews At The Portsmouth School Of Architecture We believe it is vital to support young architectural talent. Last month James Wells attended a series of Mock Interview sessions with some…
21st April 2017
How to Value Good Architecture?
How to Value Good Architecture?

How to Value Good Architecture?

Here in our first Q&A our Marketing Director, Jo Scott asks James Wells Architects Director, James Wells about how to value good architecture? How can a client judge how much to…
21st April 2017
Interior Design Makes Your Home
Interior Design Makes Your Home

Interior Design Makes Your Home

Make your home, a home! While the main drive of an architectural scheme often focuses on the key issues of planning consent, building control issues, and the 'bricks and mortar'…
24th November 2016
Planning Permission Mayfair, London
Planning and development in London
Planning Permission Mayfair, London

Planning Permission Mayfair, London

Project In Mayfair Approved This week planning permission has been granted for our award winning residential architects to create two new mews terrace houses in Rose & Crown Yard, Mayfair,…
15th November 2016
Planning and Development
planning and development in a sensitive location
Planning and Development

Planning and Development

Planning and Development in Sensitive Locations There are a number of considerations to be borne in mind if you are planning works of any significance in a sensitive location. 1.…
8th November 2016
How To Find An Architect
how to find an architect - people
How To Find An Architect

How To Find An Architect

This is a question that many clients will ask their friends after deciding to do building work.  Quite possibly the best advice will be to go on recommendation – if…
16th September 2016
Contemporary conversion of historic buildings
Contemporary Barn Conversions
Contemporary conversion of historic buildings

Contemporary conversion of historic buildings

Contemporary Barn Conversion in the South Downs Work is in progress on site of a contemporary interpretation of the barn conversion.  The site is nestled in the South Downs National…
20th July 2016
Award Winning Architects
James Wells Architects: Sussex Heritage Trust Awards
Award Winning Architects

Award Winning Architects

Award Winning Architects In Sussex On Thursday 7 July 2016, our architects sussex team won their first award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards! The award was given to our design for…
11th July 2016
Beach House To Rent In Sussex
Beach House To Rent In Sussex

Beach House To Rent In Sussex

Looking for a Beach House to rent in Sussex? This beautiful Beach House was built in 2002 and is now available for holiday lets. Situated in Pagham, West Sussex, the…
11th June 2015