DOWNLAND STUDIO · WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX

Architectural Design for Homes in Worthing & West Sussex


Thoughtful, practical & collaborative


Downland Studio helps homeowners develop extensions, loft conversions and home alterations from the first idea through Planning and Building Regulations.

Clear advice, practical design and a straightforward approach from the beginning.

Start with what you need to know

EXPLORE YOUR PROJECT


You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.

Our free online tools can help you understand your likely planning route, explore what your project could cost and get a clear idea of our fees.

01 — PLANNING

Do I need Planning Permission?

Answer a few questions about your property and proposed work to get an initial indication of which planning route may be appropriate.

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02 — HOUSE EXTENSIONS

What could my extension cost?

Build an indicative project budget including construction, professional fees, likely additional costs and contingency.

EXPLORE EXTENSION COSTS →


03 — LOFT CONVERSIONS

Could my loft be converted?

Explore your roof, likely conversion options, planning route and indicative project costs.

EXPLORE MY LOFT →


04 — TRANSPARENT FEES

What will Downland Studio charge?

Tell us a little about your property and project to receive an indicative Downland Studio fee.

CALCULATE MY FEE →

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

From first ideas to ready to build


Downland Studio provides residential architectural design and technical services across Worthing and West Sussex, helping you understand what's possible and develop your project through the appropriate planning and technical stages.

01 — HOUSE EXTENSIONS

Extend your home

Thoughtful extension design that considers space, layout, planning, construction and how the new addition works with your existing home.

EXPLORE HOUSE EXTENSIONS →

03 — DESIGN & PLANNING

Develop your design

From initial ideas and measured drawings through to Planning Permission, Permitted Development or another appropriate route.

EXPLORE DESIGN & PLANNING →

02 — LOFT CONVERSIONS

Convert your loft

Explore the potential within your existing roof and develop a loft conversion around usable space, headroom, access and the wider home.

EXPLORE LOFT CONVERSIONS →

04 — TECHNICAL DESIGN

Get ready to build

Detailed Building Regulations drawings and coordination of the technical information needed to move towards construction.

EXPLORE BUILDING REGULATIONS →

A STRAIGHTFORWARD APPROACH


Clear advice.

Practical design.

Transparent fees.

We believe you should understand what your project is likely to involve before committing to it.

That means explaining the process clearly, publishing our fees and identifying likely additional requirements as early as possible.

No unnecessary mystery. Just clear information to help you make informed decisions about your home.

FEES PUBLISHED ONLINE
See our fees before getting in touch.

NO VAT TO ADD
Downland Studio is not currently VAT registered.

DIRECT CONTACT THROUGHOUT
Deal directly with the same person throughout your project.

YOUR PROJECT · CLEARLY MANAGED

Everything in one place


Every Downland Studio project has its own dedicated online space, giving you a simple way to follow progress, access your latest drawings and documents and keep track of fees, invoices and next steps.

From your first drawings through approvals and technical development, your Project Space keeps your information organised while your Project Journey helps you understand what happens next.

Laptop and smartphone displaying the Downland Studio Client Portal with a home renovation project, alongside text and icon graphics describing project management features such as viewing documents, tracking progress, and linking important planning information.

PROJECT PROGRESS · DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS · FEES & INVOICES · UPDATES & NEXT STEPS

CLIENT FEEDBACK

What our clients say


Straightforward advice, clear communication and a personal approach throughout the project.

★★★★★ 5.0 ON GOOGLE

“Excellent service. Very good at given advice and customer communication throughout the project was very good. Thanks for helping us with our extension, would highly recommend.”
— Ross Shorter
“Could not recommend Dan highly enough, extremely quick responses and really inventive ideas. He has been a pleasure to work with and look forward to working together again on future projects.”
— Ben Knight
“We honestly couldn’t recommend Dan enough! From the very beginning, he has been so helpful, professional and genuinely went above and beyond to help us with our plans. Nothing has ever felt like too much trouble, and he’s always been there to answer our questions and guide us through the process, which has made everything so much easier. We’re so grateful for all his hard work and would 100% recommend Dan to anyone looking for an architectural Designer.”
— Emily Thew