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Architectural services, planning advice, preparation, submission and monitoring of planning applications and appeals.

The Sheldon Bosley Knight planning and architectural team are skilled and experienced professionals in projects of all sizes and types.

From initial informal planning advice, through to the preparation, submission and monitoring of planning applications and appeals, we are here to guide you through the ever more complicated world of planning. Often we can steer you on the merits of a project in a matter of minutes.

Our award-winning planning and design team offers a full planning solution, including in-house architectural capabilities, all under one roof. We have represented landowning clients in their rural diversification projects for a number of years, with specialisms including barn conversions, new agricultural buildings, removal of occupancy conditions and a variety of other diversification projects.

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The planning and architecture teams are based in Stratford-upon-Avon. They will be happy to take your enquiry by either phone, email or by completing the simple form on our contact page.

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The Sheldon Bosley Knight planning and architectural team are skilled and experienced professionals in projects of all sizes and types.

From initial informal planning advice, through to the preparation, submission and monitoring of planning applications and appeals, we are here to guide you through the ever more complicated world of planning. Often we can steer you on the merits of a project in a matter of minutes.

Our award-winning planning and design team offers a full planning solution, including in-house architectural capabilities, all under one roof. We have represented landowning clients in their rural diversification projects for a number of years, with specialisms including barn conversions, new agricultural buildings, removal of occupancy conditions and a variety of other diversification projects.

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Feasibility

Initial consultation to discuss your budget scope and design plans for the project.

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Concept Design

Discuss ideas and early design options, project constraints  & opportunities,

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Planning

Guiding you through the Planning requirements and process.

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Building Regulations 

Technical drawings and submission to Building.

OUR SERVICES

  • Pre-application advice and feasibility drawings.
  • Co-ordination of professional third party planning reports and assessments.
  • Bespoke architectural design drawing and 3D modelling.
  • Land and building surveys.
  • Planning application preparation, submission and monitoring, including design and access, policy and heritage statements.
  • Committee presentation and key stakeholder consultation
    construction design and management regulations.
  • Specialists in class Q and other permitted development applications.
  • Land registry plan production and boundary surveys.
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Planning & Architecture News

Building for the future

Late-stage amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill have been made to slash delays and “get Britain building faster”. The government’s proposals aim to increase ...
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Climbing down to raise funds for hospice

Two members of Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning and architecture team scaled new heights when they successfully abseiled down one side of Coventry Cathedral for charity. ...
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Career goals

Today is A level, T level and BTEC results day. Thousands of young people across the country will be ripping open envelopes in the hope ...
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Building the dream

We’ve all heard of standard construction when it comes to house building. Typically this means the structure is made using bricks or blocks and is ...
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Teamwork makes the dream work

They say teamwork makes the dream work and that was certainly the case for staff across the Sheldon Bosley Knight business at a site in ...
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Fundraising reaches new heights

Next month, two intrepid members of Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning and architecture team will be abseiling down one side of Coventry Cathedral for charity. Putting ...
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Over a million raised at SBK’s latest auction

An impressive £1,159,000 was raised at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s latest auction. The standout Lot was Land at Tree Tops Farm, Stonewold, Avon Dassett, which went ...
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A week in the life of the planning and architecture team

In July our planning and architecture department welcomed Tyler, a Year 12 student from Chipping Campden School, for a work experience placement. With ambitions of ...
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Lots of potential

A former butcher’s shop and slaughterhouse, land and buy-to-let opportunities are among the gems at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s July auction. A total of 10 lots ...
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Learning on the job

A student from Warwick has been learning all about varied careers in land and property from our teams in Stratford. Liam Byrne was inspired to ...
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Biodiversity Net Gain one year on

It’s now been just over a year since Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory under the Environment Act 2021, requiring most developments to deliver a ...
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Skipping her way through May

Our teams are well known for their charitable endeavours and none more so than our head of planning and architecture, Natasha Blackmore da Silva. Whether ...
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SBK Unplugged

In the latest episode of our land and property podcast, SBK Unplugged, Kate Gould talks to our auctioneer Matt Burrows about successful buying and selling ...
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More than £2 million raised at SBK’s latest auction

An impressive £2.2 million was raised at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s latest auction. The standout Lots were a flat in Highfield Street Leicester and a flat ...
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Something for everyone at this month’s auction

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s third auction of the year promises to be full of excitement thanks to the variety of lots on offer. A total of ...
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Housing and construction boost in spring statement

There were mixed fortunes for the property sector following the spring statement delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves. The government’s planning reforms and housebuilding ambitions were ...
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Overhaul of local plans to boost housing supply

Local plans are to be overhauled as part of reforms to boost housing supply. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) said there will ...
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Grey belt unlikely to have significant impact on housebuilding

The government has been warned its housebuilding policies are being implemented in a “rushed and incoherent manner”. A report of the House of Lords Built ...
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Planning for new developments

Proposals to enable untapped land near commuter transport hubs to be unlocked for new housing have been given a cautious welcome. Ahead of the chancellor’s ...
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Inquiry into land value policies welcomed

A committee of cross-party MPs is to look into how land value capture policies can contribute to the delivery of the government’s house building plans. ...
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Planning for the future

This week the government introduced significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The aim is to address evolving national priorities such as housing, ...
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More than a million raised at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s final auction of 2024

An impressive £1.4 million was raised at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s last in-room auction of the year. The stand out lot was Smatchley Lodge in Wellesbourne ...
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Plenty to cheer about at SBK’s final auction of 2024

Going, going, gone! Sheldon Bosley Knight’s final auction of the year promises to be full of pre-Christmas crackers. A total of 13 lots will be ...
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World Planning Day 2024

Today is World Planning Day. Originally known as World Urbanism Day, it is the brainchild of Argentinian professor, Carlos María della Paolera, who established it ...
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Winners and losers in Labour’s first budget in 14 years

There were mixed fortunes for the land and property sectors in today’s budget. After months of speculation, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £40 billion of tax ...
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Going, going, gone in Hinckley!

Buy-to-let investment opportunities, a former Methodist chapel and a grade II listed cottage are among the lots going under the hammer at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s ...
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World Architecture Day 2024

Today is World Architecture Day, a day in which we celebrate the beauty and creativity of the structures shaping our environment. From ancient wonders to ...
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Where there’s a will….

Proving where there is a will there’s a way, our planning and architecture team has obtained planning consent for a scheme not usually permitted. The ...
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Through these architect’s eyes

They say a direct approach is often the best way to get attention. That was certainly the case for aspiring architect, Noah Taylor, who has ...
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First approvals received under new Class Q and Class R criteria

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning and architecture team is celebrating after receiving the first approvals for clients under the updated Agricultural Permitted Development Rights. Changes to ...
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Overhaul of planning system to meet mandatory housing targets

An overhaul of the planning system to enable all councils in England to meet new mandatory housing targets has been given a cautious welcome. Announced ...
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Planning her career

It’s never easy saying goodbye to a talented member of the Sheldon Bosley Knight team but when it’s because they’ve secured an opportunity of a ...
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Successfully selling land with planning permission at auction

In the realm of property sales, navigating the sale of land with planning permission requires careful consideration and strategic execution. Such was the case with ...
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King’s speech gets mixed response

The government has prioritised economic growth, focusing on housing and planning reforms, as it promises to “get Britain building”. In a speech as part of ...
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New housebuilding and planning targets given the thumbs up

Britain’s new chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, has hit the ground running, announcing a raft of targets for the housing sector. In her first speech in ...
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Be the architect of your own career

A passion for architecture has led one A level student to find out at first hand about life in a busy planning and architecture department. ...
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Planning team’s challenge accepted

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning and architecture team has successfully appealed a decision to refuse the building of a bungalow in a Worcestershire village.The application was ...
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Keeping up-to-date

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s (SBK) planning team is advising developers about changes to legislation involving Class Q and Class R conversions. Class Q relates to the ...
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Planning approval for new Evesham office

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s (SBK) Evesham-based teams will soon be moving into their new home. The property at 1 Bridge Street, a former bank, was granted ...
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SBK adds Loveitts to the fold

Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) is set to become a Midlands powerhouse thanks to its latest acquisition. In what is its largest and most prestigious acquisition ...
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Team work in action at Castle Farm

Two of Sheldon Bosley Knight’s teams were in action this week at an event in which they demonstrated how they work collaboratively for their clients. ...
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SBK’s planning team secures approval for residential annexe

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning team is celebrating after securing planning approval for the change of use of a Grade II Listed holiday let into a ...
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SBK Unplugged episode 4 has landed

Our fourth podcast has landed! In this episode, Kate Gould is in conversation with Dan Jackson and Charles Davis from our land and development team. As well as ...
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A missed opportunity?

In life there are always winners and losers. The spring budget, announced on Wednesday by chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP, was no exception. Amongst the winners ...
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The PPE pink tax

As it’s Women in Construction Week, our associate director, and head of the planning and architecture department, Natasha Blackmore da Silva raises the profile of ...
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The popularity of self and custom build housing

Sheldon Bosley Knight is fast becoming an expert in the emerging self and custom build housing markets.  These two housing models give buyers the principal ...
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Women in Construction Week

Women in Construction (WIC) week is an annual, global event which celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry. It highlights their contributions, promotes ...
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Episode 2 of SBK Unplugged is live

Episode 2 of Sheldon Bosley Knight’s podcast SBK Unplugged is now live. In this episode Kate Gould talks to SBK’s associate director Natasha Blackmore da ...
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Mandatory wildlife protection for new developments

The protection of wildlife habitats has been given a boost thanks to a government strategy which has just come into force. Under Biodiversity Net Gain ...
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SBK planning team secures another Class Q approval

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s planning and architecture team is celebrating its latest Class Q replacement scheme approval. The proposal sought the change of use of a ...
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Meet the team – Natasha Blackmore da Silva

Natasha has worked as a town planner for more than eight years and gained a wealth of experience across a range of residential, commercial and ...
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Meet the team – Charlie Cartwright

Charlie has five years industry experience working as an architectural technician. He is currently studying Building Surveying part time at the University of The West ...
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Meet the team…. Laura Ulyett

Before working at Sheldon Bosley Knight Laura completed her masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Birmingham and an undergraduate degree ...
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Meet the team… Indujah Srikaran

Indujah Srikaran has recently joined the planning and architecture team at Sheldon Bosley Knight. Indujah is a newly ARB-registered and RIBA chartered architect, having completed ...
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SBK’s planning team celebrates success

Our planning and architecture team is celebrating after having secured planning approval for a new agricultural building. The applicant bought the land in 2020 with ...
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A day in the life…..

Our associate director and head of the planning and architecture department, Natasha Blackmore da Silva, shares a typical day in the life of a town ...
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Learn Globally, Apply Locally

SBK’s associate director and head of our planning and architecture department, Natasha Blackmore da Silva, explains more about the theme for this year’s World Town ...
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Celebrating World Planning Day

Today is World Planning Day. Originally known as World Urbanism Day, it was started in Buenos Aires in 1949 by Carlos María della Paolera, an ...
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More auction success for SBK

SBK is celebrating another successful auction. At the event in Stratford-upon-Avon, 21 lots were available including buy-to-lets and land. One of the most exciting lots ...
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Land and buy-to-let properties feature strongly in Sheldon Bosley Knight’s latest auction

Buy-to-let investment properties, homes and land are among the lots going under the hammer at SBK’s auction next week. A total of 19 lots from ...
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Congratulations to Tasha!

Our staff are the most important element of our business – without them we wouldn’t be here and so we are always delighted to be ...
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SBK’s Tasha up for a prestigious planning award

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s (SBK) associate director, Tasha Blackmore da Silva is celebrating after having been shortlisted for a prestigious planning award. Tasha, who heads up ...
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More than £4 million raised at our latest auction

An incredible £4.2 million was raised at Sheldon Bosley Knight’s (SBK) latest auction. A total of 18 lots from across Coventry and Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire ...
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SBK’s growth continues with acquisition of two Leicestershire lettings businesses

Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) has finished the year with a bang by snapping up two more businesses. Leicestershire agencies, Fox Lettings and Bradgate Lettings join ...
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Climate Resilience

This year World Town Planning Day is focusing on resilience and how planning is key to enabling cities and communities to respond to the shocks ...
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What is World Town Planning Day?

Carlos María della Paolera was an Argentinian professor in the post-war era with an international conscious who understood that the growth of international networks meant ...
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Architecture as a positive force for wellbeing

As well as World Mental Health Day, October saw World Architecture Day. It was established in 1985 by the International Union of Architecture (UIA) and ...
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Slow and steady wins the race

The Sheldon Bosley Knight planning and architecture department has won planning consent for a new residential development of four units at Lower Portway Farm, Sedgeberrow. ...
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Planning advice – it’s what we do

The planning process can be a minefield. A myriad of policy documents, sub-committees, design guides and confusing acronyms make it all but impossible for those ...
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A guide to Class Q Conversions

For farmers and landowners, unused barns or disused, dilapidated agricultural buildings represent a great opportunity. With their high ceilings, generously sized interiors, and exteriors made ...
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Class Q Development

Class Q Permitted Development allows redundant or disused agricultural buildings, a new lease of life. How can you make the most of an opportunity like ...
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World Planning Day

On Sunday 8th November planners and communities across the world will come together (virtually) and celebrate the improvements planning brings to the lives of people ...
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Natasha Blackmore da Silva Attains RTPI Chartered Town Planner Status

We are extremely proud to announce that a member of our planning team, Natasha Blackmore da Silva, has recently been accredited as a RTPI Chartered ...
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SBK Diversifies Cattle Building into Local Business Storage

Sheldon Bosley Knight have particular expertise in Class Q and Class R conversions, which are permitted development conversions for residential and commercial uses, respectively. There are ...
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Meet the Team: Dan, Director and Co-owner

What was your first job in the property industry? I was a developer at Greywell Property in Stoneleigh. After that I joined Sheldon Bosley as ...
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Planning During Lockdown

With coronavirus having a huge impact on most industries, it’s important to be aware of the changes and restrictions imposed on the planning system. We’d ...
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Sheldon Bosley Knight Planning Team Win Planning Inspectorate Appeal

The Planning and Architecture department at Sheldon Bosley Knight is celebrating after receiving Planning Inspectorate approval of an appeal against Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s refusal of ...
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Lucy Pierce Joins Our Award Winning Planning & Architecture Team

Sheldon Bosley Knight are delighted to welcome Lucy Pierce who joins the Planning & Architecture Team as Town Planner. Director Daniel Jackson said,  “We’re really ...
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Making plans to strengthen the Sheldon Bosley Partnership

Sheldon Bosley are delighted to welcome Daniel Jackson to their ranks as an Associate Partner. Since his appointment as a Town Planner in December 2014, ...
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Farewell to Jim Richardson

After 43 years with Sheldon Bosley, Jim Richardson has now stepped down from the Partnership, but will continue an active role with the company as ...
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Accreditations

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9 October, 2025

The Lettings team have been very efficient and quick to respond to any queries or issues. The process was painless and efficient.

Iain Brodie
25 September, 2025

5 Star service! Matthew was excellent, his calm professional manner made the auction purchase effortless and easy . His customer service was outstanding and very refreshing. The whole team were very professional.

Kristy Beard
29 June, 2025

We are very happy with the service that we received from Sheldon Bosley Knight when selling our property. All the staff we dealt with from valuing to selling our property has been excellent. Wayne Blackett was our sales negotiator and has been excellent from start to finish. Wayne has kept us updated with who was viewing the property and the offers made. Wayne has helped us with any questions that we had and has guided us through the process of selling our property. Wayne has kept us updated about how things were progressing with the sale of our property. Wayne has given us a 5 star service and we appreciate everything that he has done to help us. We would certainly recommend Wayne Blackett and Sheldon Bosley Knight you have a property to sell. Thank you very much.

julie clarke
20 June, 2025

Was a good experience to transact with sheldon whose manager WAYNE BLACKET helped me so much in information making the transaction easier.

Adam Daniel
19 June, 2025

Absolutely fantastic, Sold by Sheldon Bosley Knight, Really good customer service. My property sold really quick. From day one of the property went live, Wayne Blackett had people wanting to view it, Well done Wayne and & Team. Thanks you Sheldon Bosley Knight

Akalpreet Singh
10 June, 2025

"Professional, responsive, supportive—made the homebuying process truly smooth.His presents helped me a lot from the beginning till I received the key.

Jasmi Chappamkandi
19 May, 2025

I recently purchased a property through Wayne and could not be more impressed with the service I received. From the very first viewing to the final handover, Wayne was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure the process was smooth and stress free, always keeping me updated and offering clear, honest advice throughout. It’s rare to come across someone so dedicated and genuinely passionate about helping clients find the right home. Thanks to Wayne, what could have been a complicated process was handled with ease and efficiency. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. An absolute credit to Sheldon Bosley Knight.

Abbas Bhanji
12 May, 2025

I had a friendly and professional service from the staff at Sheldon and was very pleased at the outcome of the sale of my house and purchase of my flat

Ron Barnes
2 May, 2025

Thankyou to Wayne Lisa and richard all your help in the selling of our home It fell through once but within a day was sold again they all kept on top of enquiries Always there to help and eventually got the job done. GREAT TEAM

Joanne Bevan
30 April, 2025

Great service and friendly staff. Kept us informed throughout the process.

Helen Clarke
28 April, 2025

Excellent Service from start to finish. Would recommend this estate agent.

Alison Garratt
25 April, 2025

Efficient, professional and always kept us updated providing support and guidance through the process of renting. I would highly recommend the team. I hope we eventually buy through this agent as they deserve a 1010

Maria Lord
18 April, 2025

We wanted a traditional approach to selling as opposed to auction selling which is pushed strongly by other estate agents. Clear charging costs explained. Good communication. The property value was pitched at correct market level which promoted alot of interest and viewings. Many offers recieved. Being ultra critical; "Your Property Hub" which allows you to see the progress from both parties was not always up to date. However, the team, whilst not always available on the phone always got back to me in a timely fashion. Overall, very pleased with SBK and would use them again we needed to.

Nigel Evans
16 April, 2025

Really helpful and efficient with smoothness on purchasing my property , Wayne is the man gets the job done and informs you on what’s needed , knows the area and is more then competent at what he does thanks Wayne what a top bloke

Thomas Rawbone
8 April, 2025

I thought all the staff at SBK were very helpful, and answered all my questions politely even the daft ones. They were professional, kind and seemed very organised. I would be pleased to rent or buy a property they were marketing.

Katherine
7 April, 2025

The staff at Coventry Branch of Sheldon Bosley Knight have been excellent through out in the process of selling our Mother's house, by keeping us informed about viewings, reviews of feedback from potential buyers, from the staff showing buyers around, sorting paperwork with regards to the selling process, to the liaison staff dealing with the buyers solicitors and our Conveyancing Solicitors. Especially Wayne BLACKETT and Lisa CARVILL , and Teagan PRICE ,and others . TO ALL THE STAFF VERY WELL DONE THANKYOU!.

ROBERT & ROSEMARIE TOWNSEND
7 April, 2025

SBK is exceptional, special appreciation and thanks to Richard, Teagan, Lisa and Wayne their hard work and professionalism. My experience was wonderful, I was always kept updated on how the sale is progressing. I strongly recommend.

Victor Emeh
2 April, 2025

Very happy with the service kept us updated with the progress

Debbie brooks
14 March, 2025

Charlotte Knight has been brilliant and has kept me informed every step of the way. I would definitely recommend her.

Julie Avery
14 March, 2025

From my first contact enquiry to moving to my property, my experience with SBK was professional. The process was developed with the customer as the priority, and communication was excellent and immediate.

Andrew McCartney
13 March, 2025

My property was advertised and quite a few prospective buyers saw the flat before we finally found a buyer. I was always informed of what was happening and I felt I could communicate any time I needed to do so. I always got help when I had questions and everyone was very helpful.

ANASTASIA PAPANASTASIOU
10 March, 2025

The whole process ran smoothly from putting the house on the market until completion. Everything was explained well at the start and at each stage.

Edward Forsyth
10 March, 2025

The whole process ran smoothly from putting the house on the market until completion.

Edward Forsyth
6 March, 2025

SBK through Matt Burrows have been professional, hlepful and instructive.

Jo Dutta
27 February, 2025

Excellent service, very professional, polite and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend

sarah powell
24 February, 2025

A lot of prospective buyers saw my property and I was always informed before and after their appointments.

ANASTASIA
11 February, 2025

Excellent in every respect We received a 100% professional property management service from an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly team

JRP Davies
6 February, 2025

fantastic service from Claire. Extremely helpful and understanding my personal circumstances. Always responsive and reassuring. I cannot thank her enough.

Priya Sandhu
29 April, 2025

Excellent service and advice from all the team selling our property

Caroline Mackay
3 January, 2025

A helpful team navigating through false start purchasers to the eventual successful sale and chasing the buyer & seller solicitors to completion.

Richard Wallis
20 December, 2024

When Claire came round to value my property for rental, I had all but decided to go with another agent. However, Claire and the way SBK operate proved to be far superior. They understood that we were marketing a higher-end property with a high-quality finish and went above and beyond what other agents offered, including professional photographs, video tours, and floor plans. I was very pleased with how they handled the viewings. Although Claire was unavailable during this stage, the rest of the team stepped up brilliantly. Special thanks to Louisa and Katie - I truly appreciated their efforts in promoting the property and managing the viewings.

Jon
6 December, 2024

When we started our new property move we didn’t appreciate how useful a fabulous estate agent can be. Then we met Paula from SBK Kineton office. She helped us through every step of our purchase going above and beyond to help us. We recently moved into Kineton and cannot thank Paula and the rest of the team enough for all the assistance they gave us on our journey to our new home.

Julie Truelove
3 December, 2024

Buying and selling a house is an incredibly stressful time and I could not have gone through the process without the fantastic support and service of Sheldon Bosley. In particular Kate and Amy. They went above and beyond to help keep the process on track and keep everything moving as it should. Amazing team and would 100% recommend and use myself again in the future

Yasmin Sheehan
3 December, 2024

Fantastic service and great communication at all times . Wayne and team worked hard and helped us overcome what we considered to be a due to other tenants a difficult sale. Thankyou all.

Michael Bratley
29 November, 2024

Excellent service throughout by everybody we dealt with at Sheldon Bosley Knight. Would highly recommend to use.

DAVINDER SINGH DHALIWAL
18 November, 2024

Right from the get-go these agents have all been amazing! Any issue has been dealt with in a fast and helpful manner, the moving in process has been smooth and virtually stress free due to how fantastic their services have been. Cannot recommend enough!

Megan Burt
14 November, 2024

Everything went well Questions etc answered promptly Staff were helpful and knowledgeable

Mark Chater
8 November, 2024

Both Amy and Kate worked very hard to sell my property always kept me informed on sales progression and any issues as this was not a straight forward sale. Great team.

andrew lyne
7 November, 2024

Used Sheldon Bosley a few times before -Once again ,Kate has given us Excellent Service from Sheldon Bosley Knight, all the way through the process, we were kept upto date of how things were progressing .Very supportive we felt at ease to contact Kate & team with any questions knowing full well we would get an answer that day if possible.Very pleased they acted as our Estate Agent, Very Highly Recommended.

Sarah Stather
7 November, 2024

The service we received from SBK and Wayne was always polite, efficient and effective. They make the whole process so easy and worry-free.

Caroline Thompson
6 November, 2024

Sarah was brilliant, very helpful and efficient, and totally lovely too which always helps.

Emily b
4 November, 2024

We had a great experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight, Leamington Spa for our property search to move and settling in. Lettings Consultant Louisa Breen was super helpful and shared all required information as part of our move. We were thrilled to see use of PropertyFile app for all our tenancy documents and report issues via a common app.

Pankaj Joshi
2 November, 2024

Everything was fine - everyone was helpful and knowledgeable All went smoothly and fairly quickly

Mark Chater
29 October, 2024

Polite, efficient and got my sale through in 8 weeks. Would definitely recommend.

Meredith Redman
27 October, 2024

I rented my current flat through SBK, and I am so grateful to Louisa and all the team members involved for their professionalism and care in making sure that all went smoothly. I could not be happier with my rental experience and would not hesitate to recommend SBK Leamington Spa to anyone seeking to rent a flat in the area.

Curie Virag
25 October, 2024

SBK is a reputable agent. I was able to get a very nice house which I am happy with and have no regrets renting. Their customer service relationship is apt and you can tell they value their clients. I am more than happy to refer them to my friends.

Gregory Oghoma
22 October, 2024

Sheldon Bosley Knight have been a great letting agents. From initial viewing to move in date has been seamless with great communication. They ensure you have everything you could need and are always happy to support or answer anything needed. Would definitely recommend.

Melissa Hunter
22 October, 2024

Amazing support from the team from viewing to after move and maintenance support with landlord

Eduardo Sires
8 October, 2024

The Team at Evesham were very helpful and considerate during the sale of my Mother\'s house. They advised me on how to make the house look \'lived in\' but not cluttered and the photographs portrayed the house beautifully. The sale process was very painless and smooth, I very much recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight, Evesham for their professional and caring approach. Thank you so much!

Alice Welch

Class Q - Barn Conversions

A barn conversion is the conversion of a farm building into a habitable building for commercial or residential use. With rustic exteriors, high ceilings and large spaces once converted, they make extremely desirable places to live. The blend of contemporary interiors and traditional exteriors provides a wonderful juxtaposition of comfort and history.

There are two possible mechanisms for applying to convert a barn into alternative uses. Either the traditional full planning application route which allows for conversion into commercial or residential use, or the permitted development Class Q/Class R processes which enable conversion into specific uses.

Extensions

Extensions to existing buildings are a popular choice for those wanting more space without the hassle and expense of buying a new property. A good extension can enhance your existing home, providing additional space for new rooms or for reconfiguring the internal layout.

New build

Alongside conversions and extensions, we can also create buildings from scratch on vacant sites for new build projects. Such sites enable our architects to design a property(s) that is in keeping with the character of the area, but also meets the specific needs of the client.

Building something new presents a wonderful opportunity to create your dream home, meeting your individual needs, rather than trying to fit your vision into an already built box. 

If you are looking to sell a site with planning permission, new build schemes are also very interesting to developers who like a blank slate site to work from.

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Measured Building Surveys

Measured building surveys involve taking measurements of buildings and their surrounding sites in order to produce accurate drawings to scale. They are usually specified to an agreed level of detail, to acceptable accuracy tolerances, scale, delivery times and costs. 

These surveys provide the existing details of a structure upon which all subsequent phases of planning, design and development are based.

Land Registry plan/lease plans

A Land Registry plan is a title plan providing a graphical representation of a property’s boundaries and any other features relevant to its title such as easements, covenants and rights of way. Title plans are an essential part of the land registration process in England and Wales. They are used by Land Registry to record ownership of land and property and can be used to prove ownership of property, resolve disputes and obtain planning permission. There are a number of reasons why you might need a title plan. For example, you may need a plan if you are:  
  • Buying or selling a property
  • Applying for a mortgage
  • Applying for planning permission
  • Dividing property into two or more plots
  • Registering a property with the Land Registry
  It is important you have a title plan that meets the Land Registry’s requirements.  In the case of lease plans, any new lease lasting for seven years or longer must, by law, be registered with the Land Registry. It must also have a lease plan providing a detailed and scaled floor plan of the property plus any shared common spaces. A lease plan is a drawing showing which part of a property is included in a lease. It shows all parts of the property included in the lease as well as any land, garden and outbuildings associated with it.  Similar to title plans, lease plans must also be compliant with Land Registry requirements. We can supply Land Registry compliant title plans and lease plans to accompany a submission to Land Registry.

Building regulation drawings/submissions

Building regulation drawings are technical drawings of the proposed build. 

Whilst planning drawings focus on the design of your project, the drawings produced for building regulations are far more complex. They factor in things such as structure, fire safety, drainage, moisture resistance, soundproofing, ventilation and more.

Building regulation legislation sets out a list of statutory requirements buildings and extensions must adhere to, to ensure future occupiers of the buildings have a safe and healthy environment. 

Once approved, they can be use by your builder, giving them detailed instructions on meeting all legal requirements during the construction process.

Tender packages

Tendering is the process by which bids are invited from interested contractors to carry out construction work. A tender pack is a document with all the necessary materials required for the build phase, including number of bricks, cement mix, insulation types and finishes. 

As it specifies all the necessary materials, this will make it much easier to control the progress and costs of the build project.

The tender package will be given out to different contractors to obtain a like-for-like quote for their construction fees. This ensures the contractors’ quotes include everything specified in the package and stops additional fees from being levied during the process as the agreement has been set out in detail prior to any works starting.

Agricultural notifications

In many cases new agricultural or forestry buildings, extensions and tracks can be given consent under a streamlined agricultural notification process and do not require full planning permission.  This process allows specific works and operations, subject to a list of criteria, to be considered under a shorted 28-day notice rather than the traditional eight-week determination period.   Agricultural notification applications can be used to create:
  • New agricultural buildings
  • New agricultural tracks
  • Agricultural extensions
  • Ponds for fish farming
  • Livestock buildings – under certain circumstances
  • Certain excavations and waste disposal 
Evidence will be needed to confirm the proposed works are ‘reasonably necessary’. We work closely with our rural department to provide agricultural appraisals to justify the need.

Permitted development rights

The General Permitted Development Order sets out various permitted development rights which effectively grant planning permission for certain classes of development subject to various conditions. Whilst full planning permission is not required, you are required to notify the relevant planning authority of the proposed development before exercising these permitted development rights.  

There are numerous types of permitted development rights which allow for the extension, conversion and/or alterations to existing buildings as well as the erection of certain types of building or outbuilding, subject to criteria.

This also protects you in the event the property is later sold, as it provides a paper trail which demonstrates to the prospective purchaser the subject building, conversion or extension is lawful and immune from enforcement action.

3D visualisations

3D visualisation is the process of creating and displaying digital content using 3D software. Such 3D visualisation translates 2D technical drawings into a visual story which allows projects to be designed, revised and refined in real time prior to building. 

It also enables easier communication with councils and neighbours and can also help to eliminate unnecessary costs and time spent on project changes.

Our architects and technicians can model your projects into 3D, enabling a more realistic feel to the project.

Pre-application advice

The pre-application process is where advice is sought from the council before a full planning application is submitted. 

This process allows you to understand how development policies will apply to your project, gain advice from planning officers, and identify any potential problems which can then be rectified before full planning permissions applications being submitted. 

It is particularly effective in situations where there are difficult issues to be considered and allows problems and solutions to be discussed in detail before final drawings are prepared and submitted.