Answers to common questions such as: When is Listed Building Consent required? Is only the outside of my Listed Building 'Listed'?

DBP were pleased to assist a fellow Architect and her husband restore and extend a non-designated heritage asset in the South Downs National Park. Using our specialist Planning and Conservation skills, we obtained consent for a substantial extension styled as a traditional Sussex Barn, connected by a flat roof link to a 19th Century stone cottage with 20th Century flat roof and enclosed courtyard. Sustainable insulation materials and Lime plaster and heated wood flooring fo

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DBP restoration of the Grade II* listed 18th Century Barn was awarded the Commercial Award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2025

DBP planning strategy includes Green Energy solutions for The Summer Berry Company to grow Strawberries year-round

Find out how our integrated approach benefits your chances in obtaining planning consent.

DBP Extension to Coneyhurst receives the Small Scale Residential Award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2021

DBP design to extend a 12th Century Church is recognised with the Ecclesiastical Award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2020

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