Designing within the Green Belt presents unique challenges – but also the chance to create carefully considered homes in some of the South East’s most beautiful rural settings. Whether you’re replacing an existing house, converting an outbuilding, or exploring one of the few planning routes available for new development, understanding the rules is key.

We’ve worked on multiple homes in or near Green Belt areas across Bromley, Sevenoaks and Kent, including successful applications where planning justification was essential. Projects often involve demonstrating that proposals are not materially larger than what exists, or showing that exceptional quality of design justifies a departure from standard policy.

Architects working in Green Belt areas must navigate constraints around openness, visual impact and appropriate scale. In return, the rewards can be striking – with opportunities for generous layouts, rural views, and high-performance design that sits quietly in its surroundings.

Each site is different, and success depends on both a strong understanding of policy and a design that feels grounded in place. From contemporary barn-style homes to subtle remodellings of low-rise properties, we can help steer projects from feasibility through to delivery in these sensitive landscapes.