Wighton Architects Ltd

Wighton Architects Ltd Award winning architectural practice, featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs, based in Yorkshire with projects throughout the UK

Wighton Architects are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire and undertake commissions throughout Leeds, Harrogate & York and across the UK. With experience in the residential, commercial and leisure sectors Wighton Architects are able to offer a full architectural service from the sympathetic renovation and refurbishment of existing properties, often listed and in conservation areas, through to the desi

gn of contemporary schemes encompassing residential apartments, commercial offices and private houses.

Planning Approval granted for a replacement house in the Roundhay Conservation Area in Leeds! The house has been designe...
17/08/2026

Planning Approval granted for a replacement house in the Roundhay Conservation Area in Leeds!

The house has been designed to reflect the Victorian red brick context and creates a new 6 bed house for our client.

If you have a plot or are looking at undertaking work on your property drop us a message and we'd be happy to have an initial chat to see how we can help.

Getting close to getting out the ground on our scheme in Fulneck! Due to an existing basement and adjacent trees the bui...
14/08/2026

Getting close to getting out the ground on our scheme in Fulneck! Due to an existing basement and adjacent trees the builders have had to go down nearly 2m before being able to shutter for the foundations.

Extensions that improve how a home worksA practical story about unlocking more room, better circulation and a stronger c...
10/08/2026

Extensions that improve how a home works

A practical story about unlocking more room, better circulation and a stronger connection to everyday living through well-planned domestic extensions. The concept reflects Wighton Architects’ tailored approach to homes that need to work harder, particularly for owners in Leeds, Ilkley, Harrogate and surrounding areas.

Are you looking at building a new home or extending your existing in a conservation area?Designing a new home within a C...
16/05/2026

Are you looking at building a new home or extending your existing in a conservation area?

Designing a new home within a Conservation Area can present a number of planning challenges if proposals fail to respond sensitively to the surrounding character. Common pitfalls include:

▪️ Poor scale and proportions that appear out of keeping
▪️ Inappropriate materials and overly dominant contemporary detailing
▪️ Loss of mature landscaping and trees
▪️ Unsympathetic roof forms, windows and boundary treatments
▪️ Failing to preserve the spacious leafy setting that defines the area

Careful design and early professional advice can significantly improve the likelihood of securing planning approval.

If you are planning a project in Leeds, West Yorkshire or the surrounding area contact our team and we'd be happy to discuss your ideas and how we can help.

Works progressing well on site in Collingham, Leeds on a new contemporary side extension to a Victorian villa with BOWE ...
14/05/2026

Works progressing well on site in Collingham, Leeds on a new contemporary side extension to a Victorian villa with BOWE Developments Ltd. Set in a conservation area the design needed to take account of the stricter constraints associated with them.

Looking forward to seeing the new stone go up

Great to get officer support for a new dwelling we have designed in the Roundhay Conservation Area. Designing a new home...
12/05/2026

Great to get officer support for a new dwelling we have designed in the Roundhay Conservation Area.

Designing a new home within a Conservation Area can present a number of planning challenges if proposals fail to respond sensitively to the surrounding character. Common pitfalls include:

▪️ Poor scale and proportions that appear out of keeping
▪️ Inappropriate materials and overly dominant contemporary detailing
▪️ Loss of mature landscaping and trees
▪️ Unsympathetic roof forms, windows and boundary treatments
▪️ Failing to preserve the spacious leafy setting that defines the area

Careful design and early professional advice can significantly improve the likelihood of securing planning approval.

If you are planning a project in Leeds, West Yorkshire or the surrounding area contact our team and we'd be happy to discuss your ideas and how we can help.

Early renders for a new replacement dwelling in Leeds, West Yorkshire
29/04/2026

Early renders for a new replacement dwelling in Leeds, West Yorkshire




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