Unlock complex sites and maximise value.
We deliver planning outcomes, design-led architecture and technically robust strategies that help landowners, developers and private clients unlock the potential of their sites.
Who We Work With
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Unlock land value through strategy-led design and commercially viable planning. We help developers secure permissions on challenging or sensitive sites.
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Architectural support tailored to your vision. From feasibility to planning, we guide self-build clients through each decision with precision and care.
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We provide technical reports, planning appraisals, and design input across projects. Our consultancy services support confident, informed land use decisions.
We work with developers, homeowners and clients seeking standalone consultancy. Each has different goals - our job is to help you achieve them with precision, clarity and commercial understanding.
Rickett Architects are RIBA Chartered Architects in Warwickshire, based in Leamington Spa, with over 50 years of experience delivering technically-led, commercially viable designs across affordable housing, care sector, and complex development sites. We combine strong design thinking with planning fluency and delivery-focused documentation across the UK.
Trusted by clients with complex sites and ambitious plans.
Whether you're dealing with a brownfield site, constrained access, or a planning-sensitive context, our approach is built around strategy, viability, and practical delivery. We work with SME developers, care providers and housing associations on schemes from 5 to 500 units, offering the architectural insight and technical experience to maximise ROI and unlock value
Planning strategies that reduce risk and improve yield
Technical design to meet Building Regs, sustainability, and performance targets
Feasibility studies, massing and site layouts for land bids and promotion
Strategic partnerships to support with BNG, ESG and cost planning
Value Engineering & Design Efficiency
We support ambitious clients through the full journey of creating a one-off home. Whether you're designing a Paragraph 80 house, converting a barn under Class Q, or replacing an existing building, we provide design direction, planning experience, and on-the-ground delivery
Bespoke design for homes in greenbelt, rural or constrained locations
Planning strategies for Paragraph 84, Class Q, and replacements
Coordination of consultants, builders and statutory approvals
Support through detailed design, tender and construction
Sustainability Planning, designing for longevity + comfort
For clients not yet ready to commission a full build, or for teams needing targeted expertise, we offer standalone consultancy services to de-risk land, strengthen bids, or guide planning approaches - including affordable or care-sector proposals.
Feasibility studies and site capacity assessments
High-level planning risk analysis
Design statements, sustainability reports, and planning documents
Land Appraisals
BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) Planning Support
What we’re working on:
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RA Current Projects
Inwoods House, Rugby
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28 Units
RIBA 0-5
Pre-Planning
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Oxford Business College, Nottingham
3,000sqm
Planning Pending
03
Foleshill, Coventry
24 Units
RIBA 0-5
RIBA 4-5
on-site
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Unstone, 100% Affordable scheme
36 Units
RIBA 3
on-site
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Hollow Meadow, Priors Hardwick
1 Unit
RIBA 0-7
on-site
Ready to start your project?
Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details of your project. We’re excited to work on challenging projects and turn sites into profitable developments.