BHD Design Ltd

BHD Design Ltd Property design, project-management, liaison with planning authorities and National Parks, Building Regulations full plans and liaison, structural surveys.

Long established with expert knowledge, known and trusted in the Whitby and surrounding area.

Got land, a business site, or a big idea brewing?If you own a caravan park, farm, retail site or other commercial proper...
22/05/2026

Got land, a business site, or a big idea brewing?

If you own a caravan park, farm, retail site or other commercial property in Whitby, Scarborough, the North York Moors or across North Yorkshire, and you’re thinking about expanding, diversifying, modernising or making better use of your land and buildings — we’d love to help.

At BHD, we’re a landscape and architectural design studio based in Whitby, working across the surrounding area and beyond wherever the project takes us.

We love a good masterplanning challenge. From glamping sites, camping and wellness centres to microbreweries, farm diversification and commercial redevelopment, we help turn ideas into clear, workable options.

We can help you:

- shape and refine your ideas
- explore realistic development options
- assess feasibility
- make the most of your land and existing assets
- navigate Local Authority expectations
- prepare Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments

If you’ve got ideas swirling around and need help getting them onto paper, let’s have a conversation.

Give BHD Design LTD a call (01947 604871), or drop us a message and let’s talk through what’s possible.















🏡 Dreaming of building your perfect home in Whitby?Look no further 👀From timeless traditional homes to sleek modern desi...
15/05/2026

🏡 Dreaming of building your perfect home in Whitby?
Look no further 👀

From timeless traditional homes to sleek modern designs ✨ — and even moorland retreats and bold clifftop houses 🌊 — BHD can help bring your vision to life.

We’ve been designing homes for the people of Whitby for over 20 years 🛠️ and no two projects are ever the same. We work closely with every client throughout the whole journey 🤝, shaping each design around your ideas, your plot, and your lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking for:

🏠 a characterful traditional home
✨ a clean contemporary design
🕰️ a heritage-style property that looks like it’s always belonged
🌊 a standout clifftop home that makes the most of the view

—we’ve got the experience to make it happen.

We also know what’s needed when working with both North York Moors National Park and North Yorkshire Council ✅ and, with our in-house landscape architecture expertise 🌿, we can help your new home sit beautifully in its surroundings — or proudly steal the show.

📸 Take a look at some of the homes we’ve designed in the photographs below and start imagining what we could create together.

The architecture on the photographs is true to life but AI has magically removed bins, cars and clutter and added in a plant or two here and there!

12/05/2026

Whitby residents can enjoy free entry to Whitby Abbey during this year’s Fish & Ships Festival. ⚓

Locals weekend is on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 May. It’s a great chance for locals to climb the famous 199 steps, explore the Gothic ruins, and enjoy the stunning coastal views.

You can also learn about the myths, legends, and stories that make Whitby Abbey one of the town’s most memorable landmarks.

This offer is for residents with YO21 and YO22 postcodes. You don’t need to book ahead, just walk up and show proof of address, like a driving licence or council tax bill, when you arrive.

Whitby Abbey closes at 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.

12/05/2026

Planting of the Penny Hedge due to take place in Whitby harbour - here's where and when to see it

Is it just us, or is the government actually telling us to turn off the lights and go to bed? 🌌If you’ve been following ...
02/05/2026

Is it just us, or is the government actually telling us to turn off the lights and go to bed? 🌌

If you’ve been following the latest UK Dark Skies Policy, you’ll know that "The Great British Blackout" is becoming a very real (and very beautiful) thing. The government is finally catching on to what the owls have been screaming about for years: Light pollution is a mood killer.

🌠 Why the North York Moors are winning at "Darkness"

The North York Moors National Park Authority aren't just sitting in the dark for fun. They are officially an International Dark Sky Reserve. That means they have some of the strictest planning rules in the country to keep the sky looking like a glitter factory explosion rather than a hazy orange smudge.

The Policy in a Nutshell:

Shield those bulbs: If your outdoor light is bright enough to be seen from Mars, the planning office might have a word.

The "Right Light" Rule: It’s all about pointing the light down where you walk, not up where the aliens live.

Biodiversity Boost: Apparently, moths and bats also appreciate not being blinded by your 500W security floodlight while they’re trying to live their best lives.
🔦 The Struggle is Real

Windows: minimising light spill. Did you know you can now get a special type of glass to reduce transmit of light (we can help with this).

The goal isn't to make us trip over our own bins in the dark; it’s to ensure that our kids can actually see the Milky Way without needing a VR headset. Plus, it gives you a great excuse to ignore the doorbell after 8:00 PM. "Sorry, I didn't see you... government policy, you know?"

✨ Join the Dark Side

Next time you’re out in the Moors, take a second to look up. It’s a lot cheaper than Netflix, and the special effects are much better.



Milky Way pic imagined by AI

27/04/2026

Are you local to Goathland?

A small number of housing needs surveys are currently being conducted to see if there is a need for affordable homes, either to rent or to buy, for local people. The Goathland survey runs until 10 May and questionnaires are being delivered to all households in the parish.

There is concern both nationally and locally about the lack of affordable housing in rural areas for local people on average incomes, resulting in people having to leave their village to seek accommodation elsewhere.

The aim of a housing needs survey is to establish whether there is a need for any affordable housing for local people in a specific area. If a need is proven, it will help determine the number and type of properties that are needed and identify potential sites. Many high-quality affordable housing schemes for local people have been built in parishes across the National Park, with homes occupied by people who have a local connection to their parish.

If anyone with a local connection to Goathland parish is in housing need and would like to complete a questionnaire, it can be completed online. Please find the link in the comments.

Alternatively, a paper form can be obtained by emailing [email protected].

Please complete one form for each household in housing need.

📸 Affordable housing scheme in Danby, credit Smith Smalley Architects

24/04/2026

CRUMBLING BOUNDARY WALLS? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 👀

Own land in the North York Moors National Park? You could be eligible for up to £5,000 in grant funding to repair or restore traditional boundary walls — but applications close end of April 2026, subject to availability.

✅ Dry stone wall restoration
✅ Hedgerow creation & regeneration
✅ Protecting landscape character
✅ Boosting biodiversity & heritage value

Traditional boundaries are more than just edges — they’re a vital part of our historic landscape. As Landscape Architects and Designers working in sensitive rural settings, we’re always keen to see these features properly cared for.

Interested in learning the craft too? The Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild is a great place to start:
👉 https://www.ydswg.co.uk/

And if you know a local hedgelayer or waller, tag them below — we’re always happy to make new connections.

📩 Get in touch if you’d like advice on incorporating traditional boundary works into a wider project.

Photo imagined by AI

🌴Bring the Spanish Holiday Vibe Home Dreaming of laid‑back Mediterranean living in your own garden — even on a blustery ...
10/04/2026

🌴Bring the Spanish Holiday Vibe Home

Dreaming of laid‑back Mediterranean living in your own garden — even on a blustery coastal plot? Look no further than BHD Design.

With garden design now brought fully in‑house, our resident Landscape Architect creates beautiful, sheltered outdoor spaces that blur the line between inside and out. Perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and making the most of your garden — whatever the weather.

✨ What we offer:
✔️ Bespoke garden design
✔️ Concept & option development
✔️ Mood boards & inspiration
✔️ 3D visual mock‑ups
✔️ A complete, tailored design journey

If you’re ready to transform your space into your future garden haven, get in touch today. We’ll come and meet you on site and bring your ideas to life.

📩 Contact BHD Design today — your holiday‑at‑home starts here.

Thinking of extending your home but would rather wrestle a seagull than deal with a full planning application? Enter the...
03/04/2026

Thinking of extending your home but would rather wrestle a seagull than deal with a full planning application? Enter the homeowner's holy grail: Permitted Development! 🏡✨

For those not in the know, Permitted Development (PD) rights are essentially the Government’s way of saying, “Go ahead and build that kitchen extension, just don’t build the Taj Mahal and block Dave next door’s sunlight.” ☀️

Under PD rules in England, you can often add some serious square footage to your dwelling—think a snazzy single-storey rear extension or a cheeky loft conversion—without the agonising wait for the local council to rubber-stamp your dreams.

Before you start mixing the cement, there are a few golden rules:
🧱 Keep it coordinated: Your materials usually need to match the existing house (sorry, neon pink cladding is out).
📏 Size matters: There are strict limits on height, width, and footprint. You're building a sunroom, not an airport terminal.
🛑 "Special" dwellings: If you live in a flat, a maisonette, or a cottage that Henry VIII once sneezed in (Listed Buildings / Conservation Areas), the council says absolutely not.

Always double-check the rules before you start knocking down walls!

Have you unlocked the magic of Permitted Development yet, or are you still dreaming of that extra space? If you’re still confused, get in touch with us and we can discuss your project in more detail!

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