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Architectural Practice in Sedlescombe. Drawings for Planning, Building Regulations Applications and Listed Building Consents. Full design and submission service.

Set in the picturesque village of Sedlescombe in East Sussex, Pump House Designs offer a comprehensive service. We are able to guide you through the complicated planning and building regulations systems and provide you with plans for all of your planning and building regulation needs. From small extensions through to single new build dwellings and multi housing developments. We are proud to have r

eached the finals for the best domestic extension and best community building in the South East at the Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards for 2014
We have also been involved with projects for The Hop Farm at Paddock Wood, Yesterdays World in Battle and were pleased to design the recently constructed Pavilion for Sedlescombe Parish Council. Pump House Designs was formed in 2003 by Andrew Gerken and Steve Fasey. Between them, they have over fifty years experience and are able to help you at every stage from initial design through to obtaining tenders and providing Architect's Certificates. We are proud that most of our work comes through recommendation from others, and would be pleased to assist you.

04/09/2026

Planning Portal fees have increased this week and December will see further increases to the application fees.

If you've been considering work on your property that would require a planning application, contact us to get the ball rolling with an October submission in mind

02/09/2026

Thank you Rother Design & Build for this comprehensive testimonial

20/08/2026

Measured Surveys

When carrying out measured surveys on property prior to drawing plans, attention to detail is important to us. We have the necessary equipment and have visited a wide variety of properties in various states over the years including dilapidated buildings, large multi-storey sites for which we've used the entire team and we always enjoy surveys such as the one pictured above where we come across some friendly faces. We will add that the vacant properties where pigeons have nested aren't the best although we soldier on!

If you've acquired a property in poor state of repair, unless a major hazard, don't think you need to fix it before we come out and measure. Get in touch with any enquiries and we can go from there

11/08/2026

March - July 2026 Planning Percentages

While not an exact science due to monthly crossovers waiting for applications to be approved, the above tells us that recently, we have an approximate 78% Planning Application Approval rate. We are highly experienced in offering planning advice and although refusals can occur, we submit applications with the best chance of approval.

Permission in Principles are low cost applications used to test the waters for new dwellings and as a result, do unfortunately reduce our approval rate at times. Pump House Designs have worked with local councils for over 20 years and have developed good relationships with planners in order to give us confidence in seeking planning approvals.

Contact us with any planning related enquiries

16/07/2026

How to maximise your space without moving house

If you are deciding between moving home and staying in your current property, there are some alterations you could look into which could save you the trouble of house hunting. Although there would be the initial cost to build, the benefits of adapting your current home to suit your needs could outweigh the cost to move, notably increasing space and adding value to your home

• Add a dormer - if you have the roof height to do so, adding a dormer can drastically increase the useable space in your loft. This could become another bedroom which is useful in the short term and in the long term would add value to your home, being able to market it as an additional bedroom

• Add a front or back porch - it is quite a luxury having a space to come into from outdoors and can be a simple way to gain a little more space for your living area. If it is separated by an interior door, it often does not interrupt the flow of your interior living space and you can keep out the cold alongside the wet coats and muddy shoes

• Fill-in extension - if you have an area begging to be extended, it could be worth getting some advice and a quote to see if it really could change the space you have. A common example is properties with a galley kitchen extending into the garden to the rear of the property. These are straightforward to extend to the full width of the property and with some internal alterations can create a beautiful living/dining/kitchen area looking out into the garden

• Build a cabin in the garden - if you have garden space and need an office or guest bedroom, you could build a well-insulated cabin. If it is built for overnight accommodation it would need planning permission but under permitted development you could create an exterior home office, potentially freeing up another room in your home

•Internal alterations - sometimes just tweaking the layout of your property can help you gain space in unexpected places. At Pump House Designs we endeavour to listen to your needs and wishes while using our expertise to get the most out of your property.

Contact us with any enquiries

11/06/2026

New restaurant in historic Chester...

Client: The Ivy
Location: Chester
Notable Collaborators:
Stenball Group – main contractor
Adam Ellis Studio – artwork
Sprint – supplier and installation of kitchen and bar equipment
Chapman Ventilation - HVAC design & installation

The Ivy Chester Brasserie is one of many projects we have delivered for The Ivy Collection

From initial concept through to final installation, the project was shaped through a collaborative approach across the entire design and construction team, with a focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience

Set against the backdrop of Chester's historic city walls, the design brings together botanical influences, layered textures, and bespoke details to create a vibrant dining environment that feels both elegant and inviting

06/06/2026

We were pleased support The Tennis Cafe at their Make-A-Wish charity day over the weekend, alongside their main sponsor, Key Developments

At Pump House Designs, we are committed to helping the local community to promote well-being and drive local growth. With offices in Sedlescombe and Battle, we champion charities and community projects run by local people in our surrounding towns and villages

Upcoming events we will be supporting:
Eastbourne Rowing Regatta
Sara Lee Trust Golf Day
Battle Festival .festival
Battle Folk & Fable

26/05/2026

Barn Conversion in Dallington

This exciting project consisted of the conversion and extension to an existing barn which also involved changing materials, replacing and adding new windows. The client carried out the construction of this property as a self-build, which meant that from the very first stage of our instruction, there was a clear combined vision and understanding going forward.

Pump House Designs carried out a measured survey following our initial briefing, prepared planning concept drawings to accompany the planning application and, once approved, curated a building regulations package for the client to work from.

The result is a stunning and unique family home, proudly built by the client. We particularly like the use of black windows with the dark cladding and the bespoke carpentry

08/05/2026

New Build To Replace A Tennis Court

This recently completed project sits on what used to be a tennis court serving the original dwelling. We applied for Planning permission, discharged the planning conditions, and then worked with the developer to prepare the Building Regulations package in line with their preferred construction methods.

This property is now on the open market, contributing to Rother’s housing supply of which there is currently a severe shortage.

We have good experience in turning spare garden land into development opportunities and offer free advice on any potential sites, contact us with any queries

01/05/2026

Our Battle Office are on hand to assess any potential site queries and can provide a free initial consultation ahead of providing a quote

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Battle
TN330QA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.pumphousedesigns.co.uk/

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