From adding a contemporary extension to a Victorian terrace in Tankerton to opening up a fisherman's cottage in the old town, we design residential extensions and alterations that work both spatially and architecturally. We understand the challenges of building close to the coast - including the need for robust detailing and materials that perform well in a marine environment.

We completed Kingsdown Park in Whitstable, a contemporary luxury family home where we retained the existing building fabric rather than opting for demolition, erecting a lightweight timber-framed structure over the original building to more than double its size. The contemporary design, inspired by Whitstable's traditional fishing huts, was approved under delegated powers and delivered over 210 square metres of accommodation, fully detailed and contract-administered in-house.

Whitstable has a rich stock of historic buildings, particularly in the old town and harbour area. Urban & Rural are specialists in the conservation and sympathetic alteration of historic and period properties, working closely with Canterbury City Council's conservation officers to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

For clients with development plots in Whitstable - whether a backland plot, a gap site on the seafront or a former commercial building ready for residential conversion - we design contemporary new build homes that respond to their coastal setting. Every scheme we produce is designed to navigate the planning requirements of this part of North Kent.

Navigating the planning process in Whitstable, particularly for properties in Conservation Areas or with listed status, is complex without the right guidance. Urban & Rural manage the entire planning process on behalf of our clients, from initial feasibility and pre-application discussions through to the formal submission and approval of your planning application with Canterbury City Council.