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Articles September 2025

Why Appoint an Architect During the Construction Phase?

A successful building project doesn’t end with planning permission - having an architect involved during construction has many benefits.

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News September 2025

Dorset Council Approves Contemporary Eco-Home

Planning permission secured for contemporary replacement dwelling in Dorset Conservation Area

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News September 2025

Salisbury BID - Saturday Spotlight

Richmond Bell Architects are delighted to be featured on the Experience Salisbury blog, the city’s network championing independent businesses.

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News August 2025

More Planning Permission!

Dorset Council have approved the plans for this large contemporary and sustainable new home

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News July 2025

New House Planning Approval!

Planning Permission Granted for Elegant Georgian-Style Home in Oxshott, Surrey

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News May 2025

Team day out at Longleat House and Safari Park

The Richmond Bell team had a fantastic day in the sun at Longleat recently, visiting both the house and the safari park.

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News April 2025

Site Progress at Home on a Vineyard

Members of the Richmond Bell team went to visit the site of our eco-friendly contemporary new home near Salisbury last week.

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News March 2025

Salisbury Community Project Work Starts

Richmond Bell Associate Director Matthew attended the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new community project in Salisbury.

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News December 2024

RIBA Medal Nomination for Darienne

Congratulations to Richmond Bell Architects’ Architectural Designer Darienne, whose MArch Thesis Design Project, The Dolomites Centre for Climate Research, was nominated for the RIBA Silver Medal this summer.

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November 2024

New Home Planning Permission

Securing planning permission in sensitive locations is never straightforward, so we are delighted that Wiltshire Council granted approval last week for a new traditional farmhouse in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape near Marlborough.

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Media November 2024

RIBA Residential Directory 2024-25

Richmond Bell project Writer's Retreat has been chosen as a featured project in the RIBA Residential Directory 2024

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News November 2024

New Forest Site Visits

Richmond Bell’s Matthew and Rachael recently paid a visit to some of our New Forest projects - past, present and future!

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Articles

Bats and Buildings

Bat Conservation and Construction: Protecting Our Winged Neighbours

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October 2024

Contemporary Barn Planning Approval

The Richmond Bell Architects team are delighted to have received full planning permission last week from Wiltshire Council for this contemporary self-build replacement dwelling near Tisbury.

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News May 2024

Salisbury River Park Tour

Members of the Richmond Bell team had a lovely sunny morning for a tour of the Salisbury’s River Park Project yesterday, organised by Salisbury Civic Society.

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News April 2024

Team Day Out in the New Forest

The Richmond Bell team had a great day out in the New Forest last week to celebrate the launch of our new branding and website.

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News April 2024

Antigua Projects Gain Planning Approval

Richmond Bell were delighted to learn that the two houses, overlooking English Harbour, have obtained Planning Approval from both the Development Control Authority of Antigua and Barbuda (DCA) and the National Parks Authority (NP).

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News February 2024

New House Granted Planning Permission

We are delighted that this new family home near Stockbridge has received planning permission.

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Articles

How Can I Make My Listed Building Warmer?

Listed buildings in the UK hold immense historical and cultural value, requiring careful consideration when thinking about energy-saving measures.

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Media January 2024

Living Etc, January 2024

Richmond Bell's Wiltshire Natural Swimming Pool featured in Living Etc magazine

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Articles

What Consultants Might I Need on My Project?

Throughout your project, you are likely to use the services of different consultants at different stages. During our initial meeting with you, we will discuss any additional consultants that we think you will need.

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News November 2023

Listed Building Planning Permissions

This month, Richmond Bell have received planning permission for works to two listed building projects in Wiltshire.

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Articles

Building Regulations or Full Working Drawings?

When the planning application for your home has been approved, your architect might ask you if you would like a Building Regulations or Working Drawings package - but what is the difference?

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News October 2023

Richmond Bell Promotions

Some exciting developments in the Richmond Bell Architects team with the promotion of two senior members of staff.

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Articles

Listed Building Categories

Grade I, II* or II - what's the difference?

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Articles

How Can I Retrofit My House To Improve Its Sustainability?

Making a building energy-efficient is vital in today’s financial and environmental climate. But how can you do this with a house that has already been built? Retrofitting can provide solutions.

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Articles

Why do I need a Planning Consultant?

Planning consultants are professionals who can offer advice and support on all matters regarding development, planning strategies and environmental issues.

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Media August 2023

Homes & Gardens August 2023

Homes & Gardens August 2023 issue features Richmond Bell Architects’ award-winning Wiltshire pool house project, The Studio.

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Articles

What is a National Landscape (AONB)?

A National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is land that has been specially designated for protection due to its landscape and features.

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News June 2023

Contemporary Home Planning Success

We were delighted to learn that Wiltshire Council had granted planning permission for this contemporary new home near Salisbury.

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News June 2023

Architecture Masters

Darienne receives a distinction for her University project

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News June 2023

Planted Sustainable Design Festival

Richmond Bell Architects sponsor Planted Sustainable Design Festival

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News May 2023

Artist’s Studio Planning Permission

We are delighted that Wiltshire Council granted this contemporary artist's studio planning permission.

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Articles

What is Biophilic Design?

You might have heard of Biophilic Design, but what exactly is it, and how can it improve your mental and physical health?

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Articles

How To Choose an Architect

Finding an architect to work with is an important decision - how can you make sure you get it right?

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Articles

Why do I need an Architect?

Hiring an architect is incredibly beneficial when undertaking any construction or renovation project.

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Articles

What is a Class Q Planning Application?

In general terms, a Class Q planning application is granted for the conversion of an agricultural building into a dwellinghouse.

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News June 2022

Chalke Valley History Festival Visit

The RBA team had a great afternoon at the Chalke Valley History Festival last week.

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Media

RIBA Residential Directory 2021

The RIBA selected Richmond Bell project Wildflower Retreat as a featured project in their Residential Directory 2021

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Media August 2021

25 Beautiful Homes, 2021

Barnes Renovation features in 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine

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Media March 2021

South Wiltshire Living, March 2021

The restoration of the Old Rectory mentioned in article on Civic Society Conservation Awards

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Media March 2021

Homes and Gardens March 2021

This Richmond Bell Architects Barnes kitchen extension featured in the Kitchens supplement of Homes & Gardens Magazine, March 2021.

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Media January 2021

Salisbury Civic Society Conservation Award

Richmond Bell project, The Old Rectory, was awarded a Salisbury Civic Society Conservation Award 2021.

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Media January 2021

Rural View

Richmond Bell were asked to advertise in the first edition of At Home magazine, Rural View estate agents' in-house magazine.

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Media

International Design & Architecture Award 2020

The kitchen at a previous Richmond Bell home renovation project in Barnes won an International Design & Architecture Award 2020.

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Media July 2020

Country Life, July 2020

Willow Tree House, a Richmond Bell project, featured for sale in the July 2020 issue of Country Life magazine

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Media March 2020

Dorset Living March 2020

Dorset Living ran a feature on the Studio alongside our advert in their March 2020 issue.

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Media February 2020

RIBA Residential Directory 2020

The RIBA selected Richmond Bell project The Studio as a featured project in their Residential Directory 2020.

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Media January 2020

Salisbury Journal, January 2020

The Studio's Salisbury Civic Society award featured in the Salisbury Journal following the award's announcement.

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Media January 2020

Salisbury Civic Society New Building Award 2019

Richmond Bell Architects were delighted to have been awarded a Salisbury Civic Society New Buildings Award for The Studio.

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Media January 2020

Self Build Magazine, January 2020

Hanger Barn, a Class Q barn conversion near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, featured in the January 2020 issue of Self-Build Magazine

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Media September 2019

International Design & Architecture Awards Winner 2019

Richmond Bell Architects project The Studio won the Residential Architectural Property category

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Media September 2019

Structural Timber Awards 2019

Richmond Bell project The Studio was a finalist in the 2019 Structural Timber Awards

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Media September 2019

Blueprint Awards Shortlist

The Studio was shortlisted in the ‘Best non-public Project – Residential’ category in the 2019 Blueprint Awards.

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Media August 2019

design-et-al magazine, August 2019

Richmond Bell project The Studio features in design-et-al magazine

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Media May 2019

Wiltshire Life, May 2019

Richmond Bell advertised and featured in the Homes & Gardens supplement of Wiltshire Life, May 2019

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Media May 2019

Wiltshire Life Homes & Gardens May 2019

Richmond Bell project, Glebe Gallery, featured in an article about the design and architectural process in the May 2019 issue of Wiltshire Life magazine.

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Media January 2019

House & Garden - The List 2019

Richmond Bell Architects were featured in 'The List' supplement 2019

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Media May 2018

Wiltshire Life Homes & Gardens 2018

Richmond Bell advertised in the Homes and Gardens supplement of Wiltshire Life, May 2018

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Media May 2018

Wiltshire Living 2018

Richmond Bell advertised in Wiltshire Life in May 2018

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Media July 2017

House & Garden, July 2017

A Richmond Bell home renovation project featured in the House & Garden Kitchens & Bathrooms supplement

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Media July 2017

House & Garden - Kitchens & Bathrooms, July 2017

The bathroom of a Richmond Bell London home renovation featured in the Kitchens & Bathrooms supplement of House & Garden, July 2017

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Media May 2017

The Collection, Issue 2

Richmond Bell advertised in the second issue of Savill's The Collection - Salisbury.

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June 2016

The Collection, Issue 1

Richmond Bell Architects advertised in the first issue of Savill's The Collection Magazine in Salisbury

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News September 2022

New Forest Planning Success

RBA are very pleased to have received our second planning permission this year from New Forest District Council for extensions to a cottage.

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Articles

Sustainable Architecture in the New Forest: A Guide

The New Forest National Park is a unique environment of ancient woodlands, open heathlands, and historic villages. Designing homes in this sensitive setting means balancing innovation with conservation. This guide explores the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for creating sustainable architecture in the New Forest.