Architectural Blog: Custom Build Architectural Visualisation, a design defined by clean geometry and a strong architectural presence
Architectural Blog
April 19, 2026
Home Extension in Long Benington
Architectural Blog: One of our latest completions a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, & living space—complete with vaulted ceiling.
Architectural Blog How To
April 15, 2026
Pre-Application | Planning Advice
Discover when pre-application submissions are advantageous. Insights from PD Architecture on reducing planning risk.
Architectural Blog How To
April 13, 2026
Future Homes Standard
What does the Future Homes Standard mean for homeowners, self-builders & developers. PD Architecture explains . . .
Architectural Blog
March 23, 2026
Did You Know? New Build Bungalows . . .
Architectural Blog: New build bungalows are becoming increasingly rare in the UK with just 1%-1.2% of the new build market
Architectural Blog
March 19, 2026
Architectural Outsourcing
Did you know that PD Architecture provides outsourcing services for Architects and other Architectural Practices?
Architectural Blog
March 16, 2026
West Bridgford Self Build Home
Architectural Blog: With the previous planning permission due to expire, we have resubmitted plans for this self build home in West Bridgford.
Architectural Blog How To
March 12, 2026
Vaulted Ceilings – Why we love them!
Vaulted ceilings do more than look stunning, discover all the design benefits in our latest blog, “Why we love vaulted ceilings!”
Architectural Blog How To
March 8, 2026
How to Guide: Class Q Barn Conversions
Class Q permitted development and how agricultural buildings can be turned into residential properties without full planning permission.
Architectural Blog How To
March 2, 2026
How To Plan Your Garage Conversion
Our step-by-step guide on how to plan for a successful garage conversion. It may be your home’s greatest untapped asset!
Architectural Blog How To
February 22, 2026
How to Find an Architectural Firm
How to find a CIAT or RIBA-registered architectural practice near me. A practical guide for new builds, renovations & extensions.
Architectural Blog
February 17, 2026
Nottingham New Build
Architectural Blog: Following the recent planning approval, our modern contemporary residence is now progressing well on site.
Architectural Blog
February 2, 2026
Summer Garden Room Project
Architectural Blog: A summer Garden Room project currently on our drawing board. This project will be a real show stopper.
Architectural Blog
January 21, 2026
2025 Project Heatmap
Architectural Blog: A quick look back at our projects from 2025 with the help of a heatmap showing the regions we were active in.
Architectural Blog
January 19, 2026
Home Extension in West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Our Garden Room Extension and Landscaping works in West Bridgford, Nottingham now complete.
Architectural Blog
January 12, 2026
Thoroton Planning Approval
Architectural Blog: A striking modern residence defined by clean geometry, refined detailing & a strong architectural presence
Architectural Blog
December 29, 2025
Aslockton New Homes Completion
Architectural Blog: COMPLETION: 7 New Homes in Aslockton, Nottingham. By Whatton Homes and designed by PD Architecture
Architectural Blog
December 24, 2025
Barn Conversion in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Barn Conversion completion in Aslockton, Nottingham. As built images coming in the new year!
Architectural Blog
September 30, 2025
Paradise in Derbyshire
Architectural Blog: Recently we took a ride out to what was once the American Adventure Theme Park, passing one of our previous projects
Architectural Blog
August 27, 2025
Barn Conversion in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: We’re delighted to have received planning approval for our Barn Conversion scheme in Nottingham into four new homes.
Architectural Blog
August 18, 2025
Home Extension in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Completed home extension in Leicester. Designed by PD Architecture to sympathetically sit within the conservation area.
Architectural Blog
July 17, 2024
Designing An Inviting Entrance Hall
Architectural Blog: An inviting entrance hall. You only get one chance at a first impression, so make the most of your entrance hall.
Architectural Blog
June 4, 2024
West Bridgford Contemporary Home
Architectural Blog: Planning resubmitted for this striking contemporary home design in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
May 28, 2024
Concept Sketches in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: A look back on some concept sketches for our residential development in Nottingham
Architectural Blog
December 1, 2023
Self Build: Lambley, Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Self Build Home in Lambley, Nottingham designed by PD Architecture hits the market – now on rightmove.
Architectural Blog
September 24, 2023
West Bridgford Contemporary House
Architectural Blog: The CGI images for our contemporary new house project in West Bridgford, Nottingham have landed.
Architectural Blog
September 20, 2023
New Home: Lambley, Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Architectural Blog: New Home in Lambley, originally designed by PD Architecture, for sale on rightmove.
Architectural Blog
August 21, 2023
Home Refurbishment in Woodthorpe
Architectural Blog: Phase 1 (refurb of extg. home) complete at our site on the Arnold and Woodthorpe border in Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
June 26, 2023
Planning Approval West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Delighted to have received planning approval in West Bridgford for a new five bedroom home.
Architectural Blog
June 14, 2023
House Extension in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Planning approved earlier in the year, with the work to add front and rear extensions now underway on site.
Architectural Blog
June 12, 2023
West Bridgford Home Extension
Architectural Blog: Revisiting one of our previous new builds to finalise plans for a home extension. Always nice to be invited back.
Architectural Blog
June 5, 2023
House Extension in West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Planning approved for this single storey rear house extension in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
May 26, 2023
Dormer Bungalow Plans
Architectural Blog: Project completion, 3 new dormer bungalows in Nottingham. Sales completed and/or going through
Architectural Blog
January 23, 2023
New Homes in Woodthorpe
Architectural Blog: ON SITE: New Homes Woodthorpe. Development of 5 new homes and modernisation of the extg. dwelling.
Architectural Blog
January 19, 2023
Greener Homes Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Greener Homes – A #TBT post from 2008 to 2013: One of our first projects installed with an Air Source Heat Pump.
Architectural Blog
January 9, 2023
House Extension in West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Planning application submitted for a single storey rear house extension in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
December 5, 2022
New Build Dormer Bungalows
Architectural Blog: ON THE DRAWING BOARD: 3 New Build Dormer Bungalows in Nottingham soon to be on site!
Architectural Blog
November 30, 2022
Self Build in Widmerpool
Architectural Blog: Self Build Home in Widmerpool, Nottingham for a private client, by Paul Day of PD Architecture.
Architectural Blog
November 28, 2022
Home Extension in Leicester
Architectural Blog: ON SITE: Single Storey Home Extension in Leicester. Architectural design by Paul Day of PD Architecture.
Architectural Blog
October 27, 2022
Home Extension West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Home Extension in West Bridgford, seamlessly blending the new /old constructions with extra kerb appeal
Architectural Blog
October 17, 2022
About Us: Website Update
Architectural Blog: We’ve had a little website update, find out what we have been up to lately and how we may be able to help you.
Architectural Blog
September 15, 2022
Traditional Home Design
Architectural Blog: Traditional Home Design: Self Build Home in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire by PD Architecture.
Architectural Blog
September 12, 2022
Nottingham Single Storey Extension
Architectural Blog: New initial design sketches for a small single storey extension in Nottingham. (Including landscaping)
Architectural Blog
August 30, 2022
Nottingham Two Storey Extension
Architectural Blog: Planning & Building Regulation Applications submitted for a Two Storey Extension in Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
August 15, 2022
Planning Approval in Newark
Architectural Blog: We’re delighted to have received planning approval for this sympathetic single storey side extension in Newark on Trent.
Architectural Blog
August 11, 2022
3D Architectural Visualisation
Architectural Blog: The Photo Realistic Images of our New Build Homes project on the outskirts of Aslockton, Nottingham have landed!
Architectural Blog
August 1, 2022
New Home Design: Aslockton
Architectural Blog: Plot 3: Part of a development of 7 New Homes in Aslockton now on site – photo realistic images coming soon.
Architectural Blog
July 21, 2022
Home Energy Battery Storage
Architectural Blog: Retro-fit of a #BatteryStorage unit at one of our previous home extensions with #SolarPV panels.
Architectural Blog
July 18, 2022
CIAT Chartered Practice
Architectural Blog: PD Architecture is a CIAT Chartered Practice. Chartered Practices commit to operating to high industry standards.
Architectural Blog
July 5, 2022
Home Extension in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Home Extension for a homeowner. New extensions across the front, totally transform this property.