Our partners

We work closely alongside a variety of well-reputed national and local architects, designers and creatives. Find out more about some of our key partners.

Nick Jacob Architects

Nicholas Jacob Architects was formed in 1996 and is a RIBA Chartered practice. “Nick Jacob” are heritage experts and Planning Direct work with them on a variety of heritage and commercial projects across Eastern England, sometimes led by “Nick Jacob”, sometimes led by Planning Direct.

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KJ Architects

KJ Architects is an innovative and progressive studio of architects based in Newmarket and Suffolk. Their RIBA Chartered practice provides all types of quality architectural services for clients in Newmarket, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridge and surrounding areas. Planning Direct provides planning support and a variety of other services to KJ Architects and their clients.

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JK Architecture

JK Architecture is a small practice with an impressive portfolio of commercial clients including football clubs, large landowners and developers. Working across the East Midlands and East Anglia, they provide a swift and competent service. Planning Direct provides planning support and a variety of other services to JK Architecture and their clients.

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Stommel Haus GMbH

Planning Direct are the UK planning agents for Stommel Haus. Stommel Haus is a German supplier of premium, bespoke and sustainable timber-frame houses. They are manufactured off-site to keep costs and environmental impacts low. Stommel House deliver high quality, energy-efficient luxury new build homes to the UK.

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Chenery Creative

Chenery Creative is an Ipswich based graphic design agency. They offer a wide variety of creative services and work with Planning Direct to provide specialised 2D and 3D images for a range of projects.

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Hoopers Architects Limited

Hoopers is a highly reputed practice in the centre of Ipswich, originally established in 1912 by architect Harold Ridley Hooper. Their skilled architects and designers carefully strike the balance between craftsmanship and commercial enterprise.

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Anthony Jane Architecture & Interiors Limited

Anthony Jane are designers. They work on a range of projects, designing bespoke new homes and glamorous interiors. Planning Direct works with Anthony Jane on more challenging planning applications and heritage projects.

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