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ABOUT US

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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Contact our team

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

Planning reform 2026: Why planning applications must be ‘appeal-ready’ from day one

From April 1, 2026 (not an April Fools), significant changes to the written representations appeal process will come into force in England. As this route ...
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Self and custom-build housing markets gaining momentum

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 design ...
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Celebrating our brilliant staff

Staff across the Sheldon Bosley Knight Group have been celebrating their achievements over the past 12 months. As part of a special award ceremony on ...
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Planning reform proposals welcomed

Hundreds of thousands of new homes will be built under “the biggest housebuilding surge in a generation” as part of the most significant rewrite of ...
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Housing land shortfall creates opportunities for developers

Landowners and developers are being urged to act now thanks to one of the most favourable planning environments in recent years. Stratford district council’s housing ...
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Meet the team – Jimena Fejer

Meet Jimena Fejer, who has recently joined us as architect, based in our Stratford-upon-Avon office. She joins the planning and architecture department after having gained ...
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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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RTPI Awards Photo with Tasha

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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Natasha Blackmore da Silva

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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5 March, 2026

Just moved into a new property in Leamington, Sheldon Bosley Knight were fantastic, they answered all my questions and were incredibly responsive. I mainly spoke to a lady called Chloe, who was great, but when I did speak to others, everyone was so lovely. A very easy and smooth process!

Sophie Marsh
1 March, 2026

The team was very professional which made the process really smooth and effortlessly. Keep up the good work.

Leanifer R
28 February, 2026

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with SBK Lettings. From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. We viewed the house on the first day, submitted our application the very same day, had our references checked the next day, and by the third day it was approved — we honestly couldn’t believe how quickly everything moved! The team was incredibly professional, organised, and proactive throughout. They were also so patient with all of our out-of-the-world questions and constant inquiries, always responding promptly and clearly. We never felt like we were being a nuisance — they genuinely took the time to help and reassure us at every step. They were also very attentive to the issues we raised and handled everything with care and efficiency. It really felt like they wanted the best outcome for us. We couldn’t be happier that we got the house we wanted, and we’re so grateful for how seamless they made the whole experience. Highly recommend! Thank you Chloe and Katie, you both are fantastic. Sandy & Lorraine

Zjeune S.
27 February, 2026

Great experience using SBK Lettings to rent a property in Warwickshire.

From the word go, communication was excellent and efficient and all paperwork and administrative processes were easy to complete and went smoothly to get me into the property as soon as possible.

Chloe was exceptionally helpful throughout the process and answered any queries I had in a timely, friendly manner.

Would definitely recommend SBK Lettings if you’re looking to rent.

Vickie Merrick
26 February, 2026

I've been renting a property in Leamington Spa by Sheldon Bosley Knight. Chloe did fast-reply and exact work flow. I really satisfied her lovely work

Minsu Oh
13 February, 2026

I would highly recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) for all areas of property. I have used (SBK) in the last 2-3 years to fully management a property on the rental market to then sell that property and then purchased through them also. From start to finish I have received nothing but a high quality service. I used the Nuneaton and Evesham branches. As we all know house moves are a very stressful time but one thing SBK never failed me on was communication which is key.

Kate Barkworth
31 January, 2026

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight Letting Agents. From day one, the team went above and beyond to help myself and my partner, Lewis, find our perfect home — and they did it with so much care, patience, and genuine kindness. House hunting can be stressful (and emotional!), but they somehow made it exciting, reassuring, and even enjoyable. No question was ever too small, nothing felt rushed, and we always felt listened to and supported. It never felt like “just another tenancy” — it felt personal, and that means everything. Thanks to them, we’ve found a place that truly feels like home, and we’ll always be grateful for that. Massive thank you to the whole team — you’re absolute stars ⭐️ Highly, highly recommend!

Sparks Reloading
30 January, 2026

Sheldon Bosley Knight lettings team, as ever, have done a fabulous job in finding a new tenant for my property. Emma, Natasha, Isobel and Josh were all very efficient, professional and helpful all the way through the process.

Andrew Sackett
30 January, 2026

Really great experience of my first time renting through SBK, the team were all super helpful and happy to explain anything I was unsure of. Any issues with the property were dealt with really quickly. Overall a pleasant and hassle free experience!

ben lloyd
29 January, 2026

I have been very impressed with the friendly blend of help an professionalism provided by Josh and his team, who went the extra mile to secure suitable tenants to fit in with their neighbours at Crown Court. As one who over many years operated family owned service companies, I can thoroughly recommend the service that they provide.

Mike Clemas
26 January, 2026

Excellent service, very kind and supportive staff members, friendly team ever ready to help. Katie is amazing 🤩

barbara gift
22 January, 2026

Jess
15 January, 2026

I worked with Meredith Redman on a recent housing project. She is a wonderful person who put in a superb effort against a tight deadline.

Philip Thomas
12 January, 2026

The team at SBK are consistently professional and reliable. They respond quickly and provide excellent support with all my tenancy needs. I have worked with Louisa for several years, and she is outstanding.

Katherine Lynch
12 January, 2026

Fantastic people would highly recommend

Mark Ashton
22 December, 2025

Sheldon Bosley Knight have been exceptional with regards to the sale of our property. Excellent service, I’d happily recommend. Samuel Wright in particular has been extremely helpful and diligent in providing advice, guidance and support throughout the process.

Charles Luke Wales
21 December, 2025

Great service and prompt response from start to finish. Josh was great and kept us informed every step of the way. Smooth fast service. I would definitely recommend and use SBK again in the future.

Tina Cutler
11 December, 2025

We had the pleasure of dealing with Jude when moving and she made everything so easy! I cannot recommend Sheldon Bosley enough and Jude, we are so grateful for everything they did for us.

Louise Vick
5 December, 2025

Very professional, all quick to reply and help. Very happy with the service.

Simon
3 December, 2025

Charlotte and her team were outstanding during the sale of our property! We suffered from a series of problems along the way and if it weren’t for Charlotte’s willingness and ability to help I’m sure we would never have got to Completion.

steve ritson
27 November, 2025

I have had rental properties through this agency and the staff are amazing and efficient. Their communication is consistently excellent and serve tenants and landlords equally well. Louisa, Katie and Claire are exceptional and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you team!

Richard Wallace
26 November, 2025

Happy to have used SBK for many years and always found Josh and the whole team very helpful and professional in dealing with the letting of our property.

Peter Newby-Stubbs
23 November, 2025

Application process was easy and Louisa B was very responsive and helpful. We have had some small non-urgent repairs done and these were easy to report and fixed in good time.

Henry Lee
22 November, 2025

Great team at Sheldon Bosley for handling my tenant and letting, particularly Jude, gave invaluable advice and did a fantastic job at communication and sorting out the problems as they arose, very reassuring when issues arose, and I was too far away to handle them. I'm very grateful for all their help, lovely team. Addi

addi asher
21 November, 2025

The service and help given from all the team is always first class excellent help from both claire and louisa inthe local office always . they are very efficient .

Richard Clarke
20 November, 2025

Very happy with the support provided. They were quick, friendly, and helped me secure a great flat without any hassle. Special thanks to Louisa Breen for assisting through out the process.

Sachin Kumar
19 November, 2025

Sam Jones
19 November, 2025

We’ve just completed the sale of our house through Sheldon Bosley Knight and the whole experience was outstanding from start to finish. Patrick, our estate agent, was superb throughout — professional, proactive, and genuinely invested in getting the best outcome for us. Communication was always clear and timely, and the team consistently went above and beyond to keep things moving and make the process as smooth as possible. Would highly recommend SBK to anyone looking for a reliable and top-class estate agent.

Keziah Eastwood
19 November, 2025

Absolutely fantastic response time & support along the way. Micha who was lovely showed us around a house we were looking to let, and made sure the relevant documents were sent to us the same day. We have now been given a move in date for a weeks time! Katie & Josh have also been brilliant support with fast responses over email and being friendly all round. Would 1000% recommend, especially if you're someone who wants to get stuff done quickly.

evie marshall-shepherd
19 November, 2025

Patrick and the team at Sheldon Bosley Knight have been absolutely fantastic and such a pleasure to deal with. From first viewing right through to completion, every query has been answered quickly, nothing is too much trouble and they really seem to care. Everything ran seamlessly and we cannot recommend them highly enough - thank you Patrick!

Mary Lubrano
19 November, 2025

Leaving this review to say what a great job Sam Wright has done for me today. He gave me all the time I needed on the viewing and was knowledgeable. Buying a house is very new to me and Sam explained the whole process to me and got my offer accepted. Would recommend dealing with Sam!

Rory Williamson
19 November, 2025

We wouldn't recommend any other local Estate Agents! Chloe and team went over and above from day 1 to ensure we received the very best service and care from every member of the SBK team. I could name names of 3 other local EA who let us down badly, and just treated us like numbers, but I won't! Massive thanks to Chloe and all the team ☆☆☆☆☆

Rita Thompson
19 November, 2025

I moved to Pershore recently and rented a property through Sheldon Bosley Knight. The staff were extremely helpful especially the person who showed be the flat I ended up renting, even though she was actually from the Evesham branch, and continued to help on a number of issues prior to moving. Big thank you to Isobel Dix. Barry Catton

Barry Catton
19 November, 2025

The team at Sheldon Bailey Knight have been great for our first house move! They have been prompt , professional and kind throughout the whole process . I would recommend using them! Thank you again .

Izzy Lowerson
19 November, 2025

Sam was very helpful and he knew a lot about the property we were viewing. He left us alone to view and discuss things privately and did not put any pressure on us at all. So far a very helpful and professional experience.

Corinna Wilcox
18 November, 2025

I’ve been renting a property in Warwick managed by Sheldon Bosley Knight in Leamington for almost four years, and they’ve been nothing short of fantastic throughout. Claire and Louisa have both been incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely great to deal with. Their communication has always been excellent. Quick replies, clear answers, and they consistently went above and beyond whenever I needed anything. My recent move away was handled so smoothly it barely felt like a move at all. Everything was organised perfectly with no hiccups whatsoever. I didn't have a single issue during the whole time they managed the property, and now that I’m moving on, I can honestly say it’s been a brilliant experience from day one. Highly recommend, and a big thank you to Claire and Louisa for making everything so easy.

Nick Fenton
6 November, 2025

I am currently going through the sale of my property. My estate agent at Sheldon Bosley, Sam Wright, has been a real star in every aspect of his role there. I would recommend Sam to anyone using this Estate Agent.

Karl Marshall
4 November, 2025

Josh and his team at SBK Lettings have been nothing short of amazing with the letting of our family home. Josh went into each and every detail and was always friendly and super efficient. Having never let a property before myself I felt completely at ease with the process, thank you to the team for this!

Amelia S
29 October, 2025

I have worked with SBK on 2 occasions to find tenants and I will continue working with them in the future. They are very helpful and efficient and communicate with me effectively which is especially important as I don't live in the area. On both occasions they have found me good tenants so I am very happy and grateful for their help.

Jayne S
28 October, 2025

If we could give more than 5 stars we certainly would. We cannot thank Patrick and his team enough with our house sale. They are without doubt the most friendliest and genuine people we have had the pleasure of buying our forever home with. Right from the outset nothing has been too much and they have been super quick to answer any questions or to arrange viewings. Wether you are selling or buying a home these guys are simply the best. Thank you so much team for everything.

Darren Lake
21 October, 2025

Had a great viewing on a property this morning which resulted in having an offer accepted, great thanks to Sam Wright for showing us the property, had the answers to all our questions, really helpful and a great bloke, didn’t rush us, felt at ease, would highly recommend

Kevin Smith
21 October, 2025

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with the Sheldon Bosley Knight Evesham lettings team! From start to finish, the service was professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient. Sam was my first point of contact, and he was so polite and welcoming over the phone — it really set the tone for the whole experience. The entire team at the Evesham office are just as warm and approachable, making me feel completely at ease throughout the process. Katie and Josh were excellent in helping me find the perfect property — they really took the time to understand what I was looking for and made everything smooth and stress-free. Their communication and attention to detail were outstanding. Micha was also brilliant — very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to advice on any work or maintenance matters related to the property. It was reassuring knowing everything was in such capable hands. I honestly couldn’t recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight Evesham highly enough. They’re a truly professional and caring team who go above and beyond — thank you all for making the experience so positive!

Henry H
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
8 October, 2025

Letting teams are very professional and friendly. They made my moving to new home easily. Thanks for your help.

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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.