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RIBA Chartered Architect providing design, planning permission and building regulations services for agricultural, commercial, and domestic projects throughout Devon and Cornwall.

24/09/2026

Bowden Architecture - RIBA Chartered Practice

We are delighted to announce that Bowden Architecture Ltd is now an RIBA Chartered Practice.

This is an incredibly proud milestone for our business and one that represents just how far we have come since Bowden Architecture was established.

The Royal Institute of British Architects describes its members as upholding the “gold standard” set by its professional codes of conduct and practice. Achieving Chartered Practice status therefore provides our clients with further reassurance that they are working with a practice committed to recognised standards of professionalism, quality, and integrity.

If you are considering appointing an Architect, we would always recommend checking the Architects Registration Board (ARB) Register to ensure that the person you are dealing with is suitably qualified and registered.

We are fortunate to have many fantastic Architects and Chartered Practices across our stunning South West region, and both the ARB Register and RIBA Find an Architect service are excellent places to help find the right fit for your project.

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ARB Register: https://www.architects-register.org.uk/
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23/09/2026

Mid week approval!

A great result to have received full planning approval for the extensions and alterations to our project in Petrockstowe.

The existing building has been in need of some care and attention for some time, and we are pleased that the proposals have been well received 🏡

We are also pleased to confirm that this extension has been designed, drawn, AND rendered in house so no AI here!

07/09/2026

Planning Approval 🏡

We are pleased to have secured planning approval for a modern annex extension to a local dwelling. The main goal here was to direct views over the stunning countryside of North Devon which this proposal delivers.

This project is already being delivered on site by Clifford Building Contractors and we can’t wait for the finished product!

20/07/2026

🏡 Planning Approved!

We're delighted to have secured full planning approval for this exciting extension and alteration project near High Bickington.

The client's original vision was to extend the existing bungalow upwards to create additional bedrooms and a spacious open-plan living area. While this would have achieved the accommodation they needed, we felt the site had the potential to offer something even better.

With the land falling away significantly, we designed a side extension that cuts into the slope, creating a bright new family day room with direct access onto the garden. Instead of relying on raised patios or decking, the design works with the site's natural levels to create a seamless connection between the home and the outside space.

Great design isn't just about adding more space, it's about understanding the site and making it work as hard as possible.

We're looking forward to seeing this one progress on site!

05/06/2026

We're delighted to have submitted plans for this replacement dwelling on behalf of local clients in Buckland Filleigh.

The proposal replaces an ageing bungalow with a contemporary family home designed around modern living, energy efficiency and a strong connection to its rural surroundings. Featuring generous open-plan living spaces, integrated renewable technologies and carefully considered landscaping, the new home seeks to create a sustainable future while remaining respectful of its Devon setting.

It's always a privilege to help local families realise their ambitions, and we're excited to see how this scheme progresses through the planning process over the coming months.

21/05/2026

We are incredibly excited to share that we have officially signed the lease on our second office location.

Studio 12 marks an exciting step forward for Bowden Architecture, and we cannot wait to welcome clients into the new office space once the studio officially opens.

A huge amount of work is already underway behind the scenes, and we’re looking forward to sharing more.

📍 Barnstaple

24/03/2026

A very special one…

We’re proud to be appointed to undertake the sensitive conversion and restoration of the Grade II Listed Boscastle Methodist Church.

An incredible building with so much history, and one that will be carefully shaped using our BAVRE™ process to inform key views, light, and spatial experience.

We look forward to sharing the next chapter of this building as the design evolves ⛪️✍️

12/03/2026

Willow House 🌿

Named after the willow tree planted here by the family 25 years ago.

This new build dwelling was carefully designed using our BAVRE™ process to protect neighbouring privacy while still capturing light, views and connection to the garden.

The highlight? A cantilevered glazed corner off the family day room, opening the house up to the landscape and proving that even with a modest build budget, great architecture can still make a statement.

Full planning permission achieved. A home with roots… and a future.

09/02/2026

A replacement residence in Widemouth Bay, designed around a single non-negotiable:

Protect the view.

Where neighbouring schemes are approved, the risk to outlook, privacy and ultimately value is real. Sophisticated land buyers and developers understand that optimism is not a strategy, they verify.

Using BAVRE™️, we reconstructed the consented development digitally and tested authenticated sightlines from the principal rooms and terraces. Only then were the levels, massing and orientation finalised.

No assumptions.
No surprises.
No compromise to the asset.

This is why experienced clients ask us to build virtually before we build for real.

If you are considering the purchase or development of a prime plot and want clarity at the same level, we would be pleased to advise.

Get in touch with us to arrange a private conversation.

19/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we just want to say a huge thank you.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your homes, ideas, and ambitions. To the builders, engineers, and consultants we’ve worked alongside, thank you for your collaboration, craftsmanship, and problem-solving on site.

From sensitive rural conversions to new homes and thoughtful extensions, this year has been all about good design, strong relationships, and projects rooted in place. We’re incredibly proud of what’s been achieved together.

We’re now looking ahead to 2026 with some exciting projects on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Wishing everyone a restful end to the year and a brilliant start to the next one.

- Jack & the Bowden Architecture team

p.s. how awesome is this new 7 car subterranean garage! There will hopefully be some great site pictures in the new year!

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