MO Architects

14/10/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/planning-approved-in-west-bridgford-nottingham-for-replacement-home

From Objections to Approval: How Planning Strategy Delivered ConsentA replacement self-build home, four rounds of consultation, and what it shows about the value of planning-led design.Few planning applications attract as much attention as a large replacement dwelling on an established residential r...

10/10/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/what-happens-at-your-first-meeting-with-an-architect

1. What Happens At Your First Architects Meeting?If you've never worked with an architect before, that first meeting can feel like a bit of an unknown. Do you need to prepare something formal? Will you be judged on how clear your ideas are? Here's exactly what to expect when you get in touch with MO...

18/09/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/planning-just-got-faster-the-new-national-rules-set-to-speed-up-your-extension-or-self-build

07/09/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/biodiversity-net-gain-just-got-simpler-for-self-builders-and-small-extensions-in-nottinghamshire-and

If you've been putting off a self-build plot, a small infill scheme, or a modest extension because of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, the rules changed in your favour last month - and it's worth knowing exactly what shifted before you plan your next step.

29/08/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/great-news-for-historic-buildings-and-homes-the-2026-nppf-just-made-it-easier-to-upgrade-listed-bui

If you own a listed or historic property in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire or Lincolnshire, this is the planning update you've been waiting for.We're thrilled to share in the second part of our series on the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published by MHCLG on 17 Aug...

28/08/2026

https://www.moarchitects.co.uk/post/fazilat-masjid-west-bridgford-heritage-planning-consent-secured

West Bridgford is one of Nottingham's most established suburbs, its Victorian and Edwardian streetscapes sitting within conservation areas that make even modest changes subject to careful scrutiny. It's also home to Fazilat Masjid, where we've been working closely with the client and our heritage te...

21/08/2026

A home reimagined and completed.

At MO Architects, we're delighted to share the completed transformation of a family home on Selby Lane in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. This full renovation project shows how thoughtful design can take a dated dormer bungalow and give it genuine kerb appeal, character and a real sense of arrival — al...

18/08/2026

New National Planning Policy Framework published 17 August 2026

On 17 August 2026, the Government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - the first genuinely comprehensive rewrite of the document since it was introduced in 2012. For anyone planning a residential project, a rural conversion, or a self-build, this matters: the NPPF sits a...

16/08/2026

Project Completion

We're delighted to share the completion of one of our most technically demanding projects to date — a replacement barn set within the countryside at Barrowby, near Grantham. What began as a complex site with significant constraints has been transformed into a striking, high-performance building th...

10/05/2026

Discover the pros and cons of a single storey vs two storey extensions for your home. Learn which extension suits your needs in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

If you are thinking about extending your home in Nottinghamshire, one of the first decisions you will face is whether to build a single storey or a two storey extension. It is a choice that will affect your budget, your planning prospects, your garden and the way your home works for years to come.At...