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Finalist at the Notty’s Business Awards
We are absolutely over the moon to announce that we’ve been shortlisted as a FINALIST in the Notty’s Business Awards 2026 for the Perfect Professionals Award, sponsored by Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club! 🏉👏Out of over 800 nominations, we’ve made it into the final FIVE! 🤩🙌 We honestly couldn’t be prouder
PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR REPLACEMENT DWELLING IN GREEN BELT
A great way to finish the week with planning permission granted for this replacement dwelling within the North Somerset Green Belt! Planning permission had previously been secured for an extension and renovation of the existing property. However, our clients weren’t completely happy with the approved scheme and approached us to
FALL-BACK SUCCESS IN NORTH DEVON
We’re delighted to have secured planning permission for a new dwelling in North Devon, replacing an extant Class Q Prior Approval permission for the conversion of the original agricultural barn. This one has taken its time, with plenty of back and forth along the way, but we got there in
WE WON! Property Sector Award 2026!
We’re still slightly in shock after last night’s Newton Abbot Business & Community Awards at Newton Abbot Rugby Club, where Morris Architectural Design was announced as the winner of the Property Sector Award! When we saw the shortlist, we were genuinely just honoured to be included amongst such huge names.
‘CLASS Q PRIOR APPROVAL SUCCESS
We’re delighted to have secured Class Q Prior Approval for the conversion of this agricultural building near Newton Abbot into four new homes. This one certainly wasn’t straightforward. Our initial application was refused by Teignbridge District Council, with concerns raised regarding vehicle parking, highway access and visibility splays, together with
Planning committee success for new self-build dwelling in open countryside
PLANNING COMMITTEE SUCCESS – Self-Build Dwelling Approved in Open Countryside 🏡🎉 WE DID IT!! After a challenging planning journey, we’re delighted to have secured planning permission for a contemporary self-build dwelling in the open countryside following a successful planning committee meeting last night. The project began with a Class Q
Planning approval for outdoor playground at Hennock Primary School
We’re delighted to share that planning permission has now been granted in Dartmoor National Park for the exciting new outdoor playground improvements at Hennock Community Primary School and Preschool!! Working alongside Hennock Community Primary School PTFA and Bridge Civil Engineering , this fantastic project will deliver a range of new
Planning approval in Brixham!
We’re delighted to have received full planning permission for these two premium 4 bedroom properties both with detached double garages, on a development plot in Brixham for a longstanding developer who we’ve worked with over the years. The site already had planning permission for a single dwelling but by the
Morris Architectural Design named Residential Architectural Practice of the year for second year running
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been named Residential Architectural Firm of the Year in the South West Prestige Awards 2025/26 — for the second year in a row. Recognition like this genuinely means a lot. As a sole practitioner it’s rare that anyone tells you when you’re doing a