Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Oxford
Established in 2012, Digby Architectural provides comprehensive architectural services across Oxford and Oxfordshire. Our expertise spans architectural surveys, urban design, planning permissions, permitted development rights, and building regulations approvals for household extensions, new builds, conversions, and dwelling remodelling. With over two decades of industry experience, our proprietor Robert Tomlinson graduated from Oxford Brookes University and has secured hundreds of planning permissions and building regulations approvals. We offer a free one-hour consultation and act as agents for council submissions, ensuring seamless project management from initial design to construction oversight.Our client-centric approach combines technical proficiency with personalized service, demonstrated by successful projects ranging from Victorian cottage renovations to modern property extensions. Operating throughout Oxfordshire, we serve areas including Headington Quarry, Risinghurst, and Kidlington, maintaining strong relationships with local planning authorities and building control bodies.
Services
Architectural surveys
Urban design
Planning permissions
Building regulations
Property extensions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer a free no-obligation one-hour consultation for all projects
- Our proprietor has over 20 years of architectural experience since 2003
- We act as official agents for council planning submissions
- We provide measured surveys and detailed working drawings
- Our team has secured approvals for hundreds of residential projects
What people say
Very professional
Great job
Recommend services
Detailed survey
Successful application
Services
Architectural surveys
We conduct detailed architectural surveys to assess property conditions and inform planning applications. Our surveys form the foundation for successful planning permissions and building regulations submissions. Clients receive accurate measurements and technical drawings to support their residential development projects.
Planning permissions
Our planning permission service includes application preparation, design statements, and council liaison. We manage the entire process from initial consultation to decision notification. With extensive local authority knowledge, we maximise approval chances for extensions, conversions, and new builds.
Building regulations
We prepare comprehensive building regulations packages including technical drawings and specification notes. Our service ensures compliance with current standards while coordinating structural engineers and party wall surveyors when required. We manage submissions and ongoing council communication throughout the construction phase.
Property extensions
We specialise in residential extensions including side, rear, and loft conversions. Our service covers design development, planning applications, and construction drawings. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that enhance property functionality while maintaining architectural integrity and meeting local planning guidelines.
Urban design
Our urban design expertise addresses property modifications within established residential areas. We create schemes that balance client needs with local authority requirements, focusing on sustainable development and contextual appropriateness. This includes subdivision projects and mixed-use proposals requiring detailed design justification.
People
Robert Tomlinson
Proprietor
Graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2000 with architecture qualifications. Practised independently since 2012, specialising in Oxfordshire residential projects. Holds extensive experience in planning permissions and building regulations approvals.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer in Oxford?
We provide planning permissions, building regulations approvals, property extensions, urban design, and architectural surveys for residential projects across Oxfordshire.
How can I arrange a consultation with your architects?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a free one-hour consultation to discuss your project requirements and development potential.
Do you handle council planning applications?
Yes, we prepare and submit planning applications to Oxford City Council and other local authorities, acting as your official agent throughout the process.
What areas do you cover beyond Oxford?
We serve Oxfordshire including Headington, Risinghurst, Kidlington, and Witney, with experience in both urban and rural planning contexts.
Can you assist with building regulation compliance?
We prepare full building regulations packages, coordinate structural calculations, and manage approvals through local authorities or approved inspectors.
