Great buildings come from great collaborations and our approach to design is rooted in friendly and informal relationships with our clients.

We have over 27 years experience working with private clients in the residential sector and have an exceptional record in achieving planning permission for challenging sites within Exmoor National Park, conservation areas and on listed buildings.

Where others see design complications we see opportunities to create something special. Context is key, in the right place with the right intervention, creative solutions evolve.

We work on a wide variety of projects, from a modest traditional extension up to a new build home or barn conversion.

The services we offer

Sketch designs and feasibility studies
Investigate creative and inspirational options for your project.

Measured surveys
Create accurate drawings of your existing building to form the basis of the design drawings.


Pre-application enquires
Early discussions with a Planning Officer to ascertain the likelihood of a planning approval.


Planning applications
Full planning approval pack can include 3D sketches, design statement and scale drawings.

Building Regulation applications
Full plans approval pack to ensure your design complies with regulations.

Construction drawings and information
Detailed drawings and information for your builder to price.

Assistance finding a builder
Using builders we currently work with or help in evaluating new ones.

Contract administration
Administering the contract and inspecting work on site.

Budget cost estimates
Obtaining costs for the works from an early stage.

3D visualisations
Perspective views of your project.

The team

To maximise the sites potential we often collaborate with a range of trusted external consultants.

Building Surveyor
Topographic and measured building surveys

Planning Consultant
Strategic planning

Ecologist
Protected species surveying and mitigation strategies

Structural Engineer
To make sure it stands up and stays up

Energy Assessor
Thermal heat loss and airtightness calculations

Heritage Consultant
Historic research into protected buildings

Environmental Planning
Strategic flood risk, nutrient calculations and drainage

About NTAD

Nick has worked within the construction industry since 1997 in a variety of highly regarded architectural practices located in Bedfordshire and Somerset.

Nick is Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 2 qualified and studied at Oxford Brookes University and DeMontfort University Leicester and is currently in the process of completing his training (Part 3) to become a qualified Architect (to be RIBA and ARB accredited).

On his days off Nick can usually be found cycling by dirt or road over Exmoor.