Peter Philip Architecture & Design

07/02/2026

Fire Saftey in HMOs whats happening???? 🔥

Seems nobody can answer. Why?

Because there is a grey area in the regs. Nothing shows in them about HMOs!

Are they a dwelling? or class of their own? So what document do you use to assess them? ADB V1 or ADB V2.

The answer is both.

Building Control will ask your architect & contractor to design and build to either.

The key is - how do you justify it.

We have gone through the marshes with all sorts of HMOs and Building Controls.

Cookers in rooms? LD1 or LD2 systems? Means of escape? Wall build ups?

Can you believe that the regs will state 60min fire resistance to walls but allow 30 min resistant doors?

Make sense? No.

This is why you need an experienced designer and most importantly, a fire specialist who can provide you with a strategy for Building Control.

I get it a lot from developers or landlords/ladys where they don't want to get one.

Get one. Sui Generis - larger HMOs its a must.

We met with a fire inspector on site to go through one of our cluster flat HMOs with 20 bedrooms. 25 occupants.

Great visit. They have only made small adjustments.

But for you, it might change and cost you a few pound coins £££.

Save your self the trouble, time and money.

06/01/2026

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03/12/2025

Milo is ready for xmas and helping us all out in the new office. 🎅💙

08/05/2025

Our test renders of the new 5 bedroom Eco Home new build home we are designing for a client in Mapperley top, Nottingham.

A Pre application submitted for feedback first. As its in a conservation area, they wanted to see the frontage in brick and traditional pitched roofs.

As the site steps down over 2.5m front to back, we used the stepping of the land to sink the design into the landscape and integrated a mixture of traditional and modern.

Always a difficult trade off but we are very happy with the outcome of this one.

Design Inspo: https://www.johnpardeyarchitects.com/modern-architecture/one-off-houses-architecture/surrenden-house/

06/05/2025

Lovely clients pleased to have worked on a their garage conversion into a small reading room and storage. Simple but effective.

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21/04/2025

13 Homes - Mixture of 3 and 4 bedroom family dwellings. Mews style.
1x10 unit apartment block.
One happy developer.
Planning secured with Nottingham City Council.
Very effective use of the land.
More to show you all this week.

12/11/2024

🎄 Architecture in Season! 🎄

🏡 Pro tip: Building on inefficient plots aligns with council goals for meeting housing targets, making it a win-win! If you have a site and would like some free advice, drop us a DM.

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

Don't Move, Improve! Got to love it when the client asks for an aquarium! Couple of options 😂

30/09/2024

Exciting things are happening!

We’re collaborating with an exceptional team on a major new build project in Mansfield.

We have designed these homes to offer the quality and charm families are looking for.

Challenging site as it slopes lots to the rear and never easy to get right gradients and retaining walls in to reduce costs were possible. But we think we have solved it for all the remaining properties to be built.

Features include internal log burners with chimneys, large plots, and garage parking.
I’ve always loved the decorative black-and-white accents on properties. You can expect those classic touches in these homes.

Here’s a sneak peek of one of the homes completed on site. There is a stunning main house at the heart of a conservation area . Stay tuned for more updates from us on this one!

20/08/2024

Excited to share our proposed floor plan designs for a 7-bed HMO with a dormer! 🏠✨

These plans maximize space and light, offering modern living solutions with comfort and style in every corner.

The dormer addition ensures plenty of headroom and natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere for future tenants. Perfect for shared living with a touch of luxury. Stay tuned for more updates! 📐🛏️