A & K Architectural Services

03/09/2026

One month to go and we will be back exhibiting at the Cornwall Home Improvement & Self Build Show.

Royal Cornwall Show Ground October 3rd & 4th

Register before 10pm on 27th September and ENTRY is FREE - www.cornwallselfbuildshow.co.uk/book-tickets

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/09/2026

We’re delighted to be part of Buy With Confidence, a national register of Trading Standards Approved businesses ✅

Members have been vetted, approved and are regularly monitored by Trading Standards, giving customers extra reassurance when choosing a business they can trust.

For us, being a member is a reflection of our commitment to high standards, professionalism and excellent customer service.

To find out more about the scheme, head over to the Buy With Confidence website: https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/about-the-scheme

A & K Architectural Services

08/07/2026

The First 6 Months of 2026!

Can you believe we're already halfway through the year? As we reach the midpoint of 2026, we're taking a moment to reflect on everything we've achieved over the last six months.

It's been a busy start to the year! We've submitted over 30 planning applications – that's more than one every week. So far, 13 applications have been approved, with none refused or withdrawn. The remaining applications are awaiting decisions from the local planning authorities, and with our 96% planning success rate, we're confident of achieving more positive outcomes for our clients.

During March and April, we attended a number of Continuing Professional Development events alongside Building Control professionals and leading manufacturers. Keeping up to date with the latest legislation, regulations and products ensures we can continue to provide the best possible advice and service to our clients.

At the beginning of June, we attended the Royal Cornwall Show. While this year's event will be remembered by many for the challenging weather, it was a fantastic opportunity to meet potential clients, catch up with existing clients, and network with other local businesses.

To round off June, we had the pleasure of welcoming one very happy client into the office to discuss the next stage of their project after securing planning permission to convert their barn into their dream home. Seeing projects move from concept to reality is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

A huge thank you to our clients, consultants, contractors and everyone we've worked with so far this year. We look forward to sharing more successes as we head into the second half of 2026!

To see more of our recent projects head over to - https://www.akarchitecturalservices.co.uk/projects/

17/06/2026

🏡 Permissions in Principle 🏡

First introduced in 2018, a Permission in Principle (PiP) application is a planning consent route that separates the fundamental principle of housing-led development from detailed technical design. It helps developers establish whether a site is suitable for residential use without the high upfront costs of detailed planning.

The initial application assesses the location, current land use and the amount of development proposed — PiPs are limited to sites under 1,000sqm or a maximum of 9 homes.

Once a PiP is approved, you have 3 years to submit a Technical Details Consent application, which takes a closer look at the design of the properties, as well as the access and layout of the site.

Our most recent success saw a PiP approval for 5 to 9 houses near Helston.

Thinking about developing a site?� We can help you understand whether a Permission in Principle application is the right route, or advise on alternative planning strategies to unlock your site’s potential.

👉 Get in touch with our team today to discuss your site and explore how we can support your PiP application from feasibility through to approval.

https://www.akarchitecturalservices.co.uk/contact-us/

09/06/2026

What a difference a few days can make — the sun is out, and the wind has disappeared!

The two days we spent at the Royal Cornwall Show this year provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with both visitors and exhibitors.

Now that we're back in the office, we're looking ahead to the rest of the year and the exciting opportunities it will bring.

To keep everyone up to date with all things A&K, we're launching a monthly roundup post featuring some of the projects we've been involved in.

Keep an eye out for these on the last Monday of every month, alongside our weekly posts, where we'll be taking a closer look at what we do, how we work, and the services we provide.

06/06/2026

We’re so sorry for anyone planning to come and see us at the Royal Cornwall Show but it seems as though Cornwalls weather is better suited to ducks than humans today 🦆

We will be back in the office bright and early Monday morning ready to book in free initial consultations to discuss your projects.

It has been great to meet and talk to so many of you over the last couple days.

P.s we have plenty of branded bags, pens and rulers if you want to visit the office in person.

Royal Cornwall Show – Saturday Closure

It is with great regret that following a thorough assessment of forecast weather conditions and their impact on the showground, the difficult decision has been taken to cancel the final day of the Royal Cornwall Show on Saturday.

The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, exhibitors, competitors, members, staff, volunteers and contractors has been central to this decision and remains our highest priority.

We recognise how disappointing this news will be for everyone involved, particularly those who had planned to attend, exhibit or compete, and we would like to thank all our stakeholders for their patience, understanding and support.

Further information for ticket holders, exhibitors, competitors, members and other stakeholders will be communicated as soon as possible through the Royal Cornwall Show’s official channels.

05/06/2026

Looks like it’s going to be a great day at Royal Cornwall Show. Come down to stand 450 to talk about your next project!! 😁🏡✏️🏗️

04/06/2026

Day one of a windy Royal Cornwall Show complete, great day chatting to visitors and looking forward to the next two!

02/06/2026