Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design & Planning Services
Established in 1970, Stanford Eatwell has built a distinguished reputation as a leader in architectural design and urban planning across London and the South East. Our expertise spans residential developments, mixed-use schemes, and urban regeneration projects, supported by a multidisciplinary team of architects and architectural technologists. With over 50 years of combined experience, we deliver innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of developers, housing associations, and local authorities. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by awards from the RIBA and Civic Trust, recognising our contributions to housing design and urban renewal. We pioneered complex regeneration projects that integrate diverse uses, ensuring sustainability and community benefit.Collaborating with both private and public sectors, we have secured wins in major urban regeneration competitions, demonstrating our ability to address challenging sites and regulatory landscapes. Our technical proficiency in planning applications, detailed design, and contract administration ensures seamless project delivery from conception to completion. With offices in Bishop's Stortford, we maintain a regional focus while operating at the forefront of architectural innovation. Our integration of interior design, budget advisory services, and compliance with regulations like CDM 2015 underscores our holistic approach to each scheme. This depth of experience positions us as trusted partners for clients seeking to transform architectural visions into reality.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Design
Urban Regeneration
Planning Applications
CDM 2015 Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of architectural expertise in residential and urban regeneration projects.
- Our designs have won RIBA and Civic Trust awards for housing excellence.
- Integrated planning and detailed technical services ensure project delivery success.
- We specialise in complex urban regeneration schemes with mixed-use applications.
- Experienced team combines architectural vision with construction phase expertise.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess site potential through sketch layouts and residential mix analysis. We provide pre-acquisition planning advice and visualisations to support confident decision-making. With rapid response capability, we assist clients in evaluating development opportunities before significant investment.
Detailed Design
We produce comprehensive working drawings and coordinate multidisciplinary design information. Our services include contract administration, party wall advice, and BREEAM assessments. As lead consultants, we manage the detailed design process through construction stages with precision and regulatory compliance.
Urban Regeneration
We specialise in transforming complex urban sites through mixed-use developments. Our expertise includes pioneering schemes that integrate housing with commercial elements, winning major competitions for regeneration projects across London and the South East while maintaining design excellence.
Planning Applications
We manage full planning application processes including regulatory submissions. Our team prepares project programmes, progress reports, and construction phase documentation, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and facilitating smooth approval processes.
Architectural Services
Our architectural services cover new-build, refurbishment, and conservation projects. With integrated interior design and budget advisory capabilities, we deliver masterplanned solutions from initial concept through to construction, combining creative vision with technical expertise.
People
Barry Stanford
Founding Member
Founder with over 50 years' experience in housing, schools, and commercial developments. RIBA Associate leading public and private sector projects, renowned for combining design excellence with practical construction knowledge.
Roger Hind
Partner
Qualified Architectural Technologist with 25+ years' experience. CIAT member specialising in detailed design delivery for residential and mixed-use developments as Practice Partner since 2014.
Martin Bradley
Partner
Architecture graduate with specialist construction knowledge. Leads practical design implementation from concept to completion, delivering major London developments with technical precision and regulatory compliance.
Sarah Kitchener
Partner
Practice manager since 2001 and qualified AAT accountant. Oversees office operations and financial administration, ensuring efficient business processes and client service delivery.
Lee Spry
Architectural Technologist
BSc graduate with 12 years' technical experience. Specialises in planning submissions and construction detailing for mixed-use developments, supporting senior architects in project delivery.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential developments, mixed-use schemes, and urban regeneration projects, including feasibility studies, detailed design, and planning applications.
How long has your practice been operating?
Founded in 1970, we have over 50 years' experience delivering architectural projects across London and the South East.
Do you handle complex urban regeneration projects?
Yes, we pioneered complex urban regeneration schemes that integrate housing with commercial elements, winning major competitions in London and the South East.
What technical services do you provide?
We manage planning applications, prepare detailed construction drawings, administer contracts, and provide CDM 2015 compliance and BREEAM assessments.
How do you support housing associations and developers?
We deliver tailored schemes through feasibility analysis, master planning, and technical design services that meet both regulatory requirements and market demands.
What awards have you won?
We have received RIBA/Civic Trust awards for housing design and special recognition for urban renewal projects through national award programmes.
