Architectural Blog: A bespoke self-build home created for a couple in the heart of Lowdham, Nottingham, (near Burton Joyce).
Architectural Blog
April 28, 2026
New Builds in Rempstone, Notts
Architectural Blog: A look back at one of our new-build completions in Rempstone, Nottingham. (Plot 5: Church View Grove)
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 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 28, 2026
Completed Homes in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: An aerial view on our completed residential development in Rempstone, Loughborough, Nottingham.
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
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 22, 2025
Woodthorpe Co-Op Visualisation
Architectural Blog: Architectural Visualisation: Proposed Co-Op on Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham . . .
Architectural Blog
July 19, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Images
Architectural Blog: So is Artificial Intelligence (AI) any use for creating photo-realistic images? The short answer is yes, but…
Architectural Blog
July 26, 2024
Planning Drawings in Newtown Linford
Architectural Blog: Resubmission of planning drawings for this fantastic Home Extension in Newtown Linford to regularise some design changes.
Architectural Blog
June 30, 2024
New Build Home in Loughborough
Architectural Blog: On the market. A prestigious 4,987sq.ft. home designed by PD Architecture in Loughborough
Architectural Blog
June 17, 2024
Planning Permission in Long Benington
Architectural Blog: Planning permission granted for a home extension designs for a property in Long Benington, Newark on Trent.
Architectural Blog
June 10, 2024
New Build Homes in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Photograph on the gated entrance to our new build residential development in Rempstone, Nottingham.
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 22, 2024
New Homes, Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog: Our new build project in Lincolnshire, is on site with some plots still available through William H Brown (Boston)
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 12, 2023
New Homes in Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog: Now on site and selling fast . . . our retirement village scheme for 17 new dwellings in Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog
July 26, 2023
Planning Approval in Newtown Linford
Architectural Blog: We’re delighted to have received planning approval in Newtown Linford for this home extension project.
Architectural Blog
July 13, 2023
Self Build Project in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Back to 2012 for this weeks #ThrowBackThursday post. A contemporary self build home in Leicester
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 22, 2023
Self Build Home in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Back to 2012 for this weeks #ThrowBackThursday post. A striking kitchen for a self build in Leicester
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
February 28, 2023
Planning Approved for New Co-Op
Architectural Blog: PLANNING APPROVED: A new 4,000sq.ft. Local Co-Op Store in Woodthorpe, (near Arnold), in Nottingham
Architectural Blog
February 10, 2023
New Homes in Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog: Now on site and coming soon . . . our retirement village scheme for 17 new dwellings in Lincolnshire
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 15, 2022
Contemporary Home in Nottingham
Architectural Visualisation on a Contemporary New Home in Nottingham designed by PD Architecture.
Architectural Blog
December 12, 2022
Home Extension Planning Submission
Architectural Blog: Planning submitted for a Home Extension in Leicester. Architectural design by PD Architecture.
Architectural Blog
December 8, 2022
New Build Homes in Rempstone
Architectural Blog: Sketch Architectural Visualisation. One of five bespoke new build homes built in Rempstone, Nottingham
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
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
September 8, 2022
Architectural Design in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Architectural Design in Leicester of a bespoke new home. A #ThrowBackThursday post from 2018.