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# Fining Associates Architects

Award-Winning Architects in York

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- [Two additional plots secured via a Planning Appeal](https://architectsyork.com/york-council-planning-appeal/) - Fining Associates, based in York, are award-winning architects with a track record of successfully challenging unfavourable decisions via Planning Appeal
- [Can a Double Storey Extension be Built Under Permitted Development?](https://architectsyork.com/can-a-double-storey-extension-be-built-under-permitted-development/) - Expert architect's guide to double storey extensions under permitted development. Learn Class A rules, height limits, boundary restrictions & why most PD extensions disappoint.
- [Do you need planning permission to build a garden home office in York?](https://architectsyork.com/do-you-need-planning-permission-to-build-a-garden-home-office/) - Explore whether you need planning permission for a garden home office. Learn about Permitted Development, planning considerations, and maximising plot value
- [Do you need Planning Permission to build an extension?](https://architectsyork.com/do-you-need-planning-permission-to-build-an-extension-in-york/) - Do you need planning permission to build an extension in York? Find out what you can achieve under permitted developement
- [Conservation Areas In York](https://architectsyork.com/conservation-areas-in-york/) - Conservation Areas In York? See a listing of conservation area's and how to begin your project with peace of mind.
- [How to find an architect for your upcoming project in Yorkshire](https://architectsyork.com/how-to-find-an-architect-for-your-upcoming-project-in-yorkshire/) - Discover how to find an architect for your upcoming project in Yorkshire. Fining Associates: Award-winning designs, free consultations, and comprehensive services
- [Planning & Conservation Area Consent Secured On The Filey Seafront](https://architectsyork.com/scarborough-filey-architectural-coastal-design/) - Multi-award winning architects based in York, serving the whole of Yorkshire. Experts at balancing conservation and heritage innovative design.
- [Architects in York unveil stunning plans for Poppleton's Model Farm](https://architectsyork.com/architects-in-york-unveil-stunning-designs/) - Award winning York architects Fining Associates have submitted plans for two contemporary homes at Model Farm in Upper Poppleton.
- [Is this the best single plot in York?](https://architectsyork.com/best-single-plot-york/) - An exciting opportunity for new bespoke home.
- [York Design Awards 2017 Submission - Spacious York Home](https://architectsyork.com/york-design-awards-2017-submission/) - This recently completed York home forms our submission for this year's York Design Awards. The extensive remodelling and new build portions create a stunning family home. Despite its large size, the incorporation of multiple sustainable energy recovery solutions means heating costs are kept to a minimum. Fingers crossed the judges will appreciate what our clients
- [Modern Double Storey Extension](https://architectsyork.com/modern-double-storey-extension/) - Award winning Architects in York. Contact us for competively prices plans and designs for your Double Storey Extension.
- [Fining Associates Wins Two More York Design Awards!](https://architectsyork.com/local-award-winning-architects/) - Exceptional designs by local award winning architects Fining Associates, four time winners of the York Design Awards including "The People's Choice Awards 2023"
- [Listed Building Consent Secured in Sandsend!](https://architectsyork.com/listed-building-consent-secured/) - Full Planning & Listed Building Consent: Preserve charm, adhere to guidelines. Expert architectural consultation for alterations, restorations and extensions.
- [The Horrible Histories of York's side streets and two new homes](https://architectsyork.com/york-new-homes/) - Award Winning Architects who are experts at gaining new build planning permission at challenging sites including listed buildings or conservation areas in York
- [Ellie joins our team](https://architectsyork.com/ellie-joins-team/) - Architects in York welcome new staff member to the thriving practice.
- [The Phoenix rises...](https://architectsyork.com/the-phoenix-rises/) - New modern detached family home
- [Planning granted for HMO conversion of listed building](https://architectsyork.com/planning-granted-hmo-conversion-listed-building/) - We recently secured permission to convert this historic listed building into a HMO. Having a notable place in the history of York, the former workshops of T M Oxtoby who traded in York for over 100 years, still contain many original internal features and an ornate frontage. After many generations in the business of painting
- [Marine 'lands' approval](https://architectsyork.com/award-winning-marine-hotel-whitby-granted-planning-permission/) - Famous boutique hotel on Whitby quayside.
- [Renewable energy for remodelled home](https://architectsyork.com/renewable-energy-remodeled-home/) - Recently completed, the remodelling of this North Yorkshire home encompasses extensive use of alternative technology along with contemporary design solutions. Geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and solar tubes provide this modern, extensive family home with a substantial portion of its energy needs and alongside high levels of insulation, costs are kept low. Click here to
- [As seen on TV...](https://architectsyork.com/as-seen-on-tv/) - A lot of people dream about having that holiday bolthole with sea views. The conversion of this former post office shows how the most can be made of the stunning vistas offered by such locations. Featured on More4's 'Homes by the Sea', this project was a subtle alteration of a listed building that gives a
- [Move into your new home by bonfire night*](https://architectsyork.com/move-new-home-bonfire-night/) - *...Next bonfire night! If you are thinking about extending your home, typically the time scale for such a project would be 1 year from contacting us to completion. Therefore, if you want to be in by this time next year get in touch now to make this happen. You may be thinking 'lets make a
- [Best Individual New Home - York Regional Winners](https://architectsyork.com/best-individual-new-home/) - Fining Associates Architects Award Winning Architects based in York, recent winners of the LABC Building Excellence Award 2022 for Best Individual New Home.
- [Bright and spacious build makes the most of Bishopthorpe Road home](https://architectsyork.com/bishopthorpe-road-rear-extension-completed/) - Whilst a relatively modest extension, with the associated internal alterations, the ground floor of this Victorian terrace is transformed to meet the needs of a growing family. Through the use of clever design, the space created reinvigorates the house and floods light into the heart of the home (even on a gloomy day!) Don't think
- [It pays to work with professionals, they add value!](https://architectsyork.com/pays-work-professionals-2/) - In our recent post we asked 'Is this the best site in York?' We can now say, 'WAS this the best site in York?' The site has just been sold (STC) and for a substantial sum, as a result our client realized a large profit. This was a very difficult site to secure permission for,
- [Food for Thought - Cafe Conversion](https://architectsyork.com/food-for-thought/) - Recently opened just round the corner from our offices, the second branch of popular cafe/takeaway Brunch - Brunch Two! This successful York business does a wide range of dishes, sandwiches and cakes to eat in or take away. We assisted them in the conversion of a generic commercial unit into a food business with planning
- [A Local Pub for Local People! - Help save an Asset of Community Value](https://architectsyork.com/local-pub-local-people-asset-community-value/) - It has been recently announced that one of the pubs in Poppleton has been offered for sale to the community. The Lord Nelson is the only surviving public house in Nether Poppleton and we are looking for avenues to try and safeguard its continued use for the benefit of the community. If you can help
- [Sun's out - Tuns Out!   Poppleton Beer Festival kicks off today.](https://architectsyork.com/suns-tuns-poppleton-beer-festival-kicks-off-today/) - If anyone needed a valid reason for finishing early on a Friday, then the Poppleton Beer festival is surely as good as any. The event starts today at 4pm and continues till 11pm. It also runs through Saturday from 12 Noon till 11pm. We are pleased to be sponsoring the event and have Valkyrie APA
- [Asset of Community Value - The Lord Nelson - Offer submitted](https://architectsyork.com/lord-nelson-offer-submitted/) - The work goes on to save The Lord Nelson pub following its designation as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). The expiry of this order was the 29th of September and after the fantastic efforts of the committee and the generous support of the local community and beyond we are happy to announce that a
- [Channel 4 Visits Fining Associates Residential Development](https://architectsyork.com/channel-4-visits-fining-associates-residential-development/) - Channel 4's Kirstie and Phil from "Location Location Location" visits a stunning Fining Associates residential development in York.
- [Small build, Big Impact! Fancy a green roof?](https://architectsyork.com/small-extension-big-impact-topped-off-green-roof/) - Would you like a roof which is entirely unique, attractive, environmental, energy efficient and beautiful to behold?
- [New Contemporary Home in Sandsend](https://architectsyork.com/new_contemporary_home_in_sandsend/) - this is a rough giude to the webpage content
- [Viking Inspired Pop-Up In York](https://architectsyork.com/viking-inspired-pop-up-in-york/) - Award Winning Architects experienced negotiating with Local Planning Authorities to successfully gain planning permissions for short term events!
- [Working from home - Now back to the office!](https://architectsyork.com/home-help-offering-back-drawing-board/) - After a period of home working, we are taking tenative steps to re-open the office and would like to thank all our current and future clients for bearing with us through this difficult period. From today, the office will be open as per normal business hours, and we again look forward to helping you deliver
- [Our newest Architectural Technician](https://architectsyork.com/our-newest-architectural-technician/) - We are pleased to announce our newest architectural technician Alice to Fining Associates. Alice joins us with an abundance of experience working in the property market and a keen passion for Architecture. We're excited to see her blossom and develope her skills further within the company.
- [Our new website goes live](https://architectsyork.com/our-new-website-goes-live/) - Fining Associates are pleased to announce the launch of our new Website!

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## Portfolio

- [Derelict Garages to a New Build Home | Holgate, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/derelict-garages-to-a-new-build-home-holgate-york/) - How Fining Associates turned two semi-derelict garages on a 35m² plot in Holgate, York into an award-worthy contemporary new build home.
- [Contemporary Extension in the Green Belt | Hessay | York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/contemporary-residential-extensions-in-the-green-belt/) - How Fining Associates designed an award-entered contemporary extension in the York Green Belt. Zinc, cedar, glulam and a planning strategy that works
- [Sustainable Seafront Café in a Conservation Area | Filey | North Yorkshire](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/sustainable-seafront-cafe-in-a-conservation-area-filey-north-yorkshire/) - Explore the redevelopment of Baker's Snacks in Filey. Fining Associates delivered a modern, high-quality seafront café on the North Yorkshire coast.
- [Burton Stone Lane | New Build | Backland & Infill Development](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/burton-stone-lane-new-build-backland-infill-development-york/) - How Fining Associates unlocked a York backland site refused four times over 20 years. Expert backland and infill development architects in York. Read more.
- [Barn Conversion and Single Storey Extension - Hessay, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/barn-and-garage-conversion-hessay-york/) - Barn and garage conversion specialists. Thinking of extending and building in York's Green Belt? Get in touch for a free consultation.
- [High-Yield Urban Infill: York Brownfield Redevelopment](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/high-yield-urban-infill-york-brownfield-redevelopment/) - Discover how York architects Fining Associates transformed a 50-year-old car workshop into 10 sustainable apartments. High-yield urban infill at its best.
- [Extensions to Victorian Home | Yorkshire Conservation Area](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/extensions-to-victorian-home-yorkshire-conservation-area/) - Planning an extension in a Conservation Area in Yorkshire? Explore our successful contemporary addition to a traditional Victorian home in Tollerton.
- [Grade II Listed Shop to Family Home Restoration | York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/grade-ii-listed-shop-conversion-york/) - Explore the award-winning conversion of a former York shopfront into a stunning Grade II listed Georgian family home. Heritage restoration by Fining Associates.
- [Clarence Street, Shop Conversion and Backland Development, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/clarence-street-shop-conversion-and-backland-development-york/) - Fining Associates transformed the former Boots on Clarence Street, York into six modern homes using adaptive reuse and backland development.
- [Hunmanby Gap | Filey | North Yorkshire | Class Q Conversion](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/hunmanby-gap-filey-north-yorkshire-class-q-conversion/) - Redundant agricultural barn to 5-bedroom home. Learn how our team navigated Class Q Permitted Development for a rapid 'Prior Approval' decision.
- [ York Residential Infill: 4 Homes, Maximum Value | Rawcliffe](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/york-residential-infill-4-homes-maximum-value-rawcliffe/) - Maximize your land's potential. See how York Architects Fining Associates secured planning for 4 homes on a Rawcliffe infill site, doubling previous approvals.
- [Modern 4-Bedroom Replacement Dwelling | Copmanthorpe, York   ](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/modern-4-bedroom-replacement-dwelling-copmanthorpe-york/) - Explore our modern 4-bedroom replacement dwelling project in Copmanthorpe, York. Discover how we designed a sustainable, contemporary family home.
- [Contemporary Side Return Extension | Victorian Terrace York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/side-return-extension-victorian-terrace-york/) - Award winning York Architects specialising in Classic and Contemporary Architecture, with a wealth of experience in Open Plan Kitchen Design
- [Office to Apartment Conversion - Grade II listed Townhouse](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/office-to-apartment-conversion-grade-ii-listed-townhouse/) - Conversion of Grade II listed Victorian townhouses into five apartments in York's Central Historic Core Conservation Area. Heritage-led design, planning success
- [Nissen Hut Dwelling | Grade II Listed Farmstead, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/nissen-hut-dwelling-grade-ii-listed-farmstead-york/) - New-build home approved within the curtilage of a Grade II listed farmstead — replacing derelict Nissen hut barns with a sustainable grand design.
- [Contemporary Rear Extension to a Grade II Listed Townhouse](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/contemporary-rear-extension-to-a-grade-ii-listed-townhouse/) - Fining Associates transformed a Grade II listed Victorian townhouse in York's historic conservation area with a stunning contemporary rear extension.
- [Two Storey Front and Rear Extension, Nether Poppleton, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/two-storey-front-and-rear-extension-nether-poppleton-york/) - Project Summary Location: Sandyridge, Nether Poppleton, York Project Type: Two storey front and rear extension, single storey rear extension, and partial garage conversion Original Gross Internal Area (GIA): 121m² Added Space: 50m² Total Increase: 41% floor area uplift Status: Full Planning Permission Granted Project Overview: Maximizing a Constrained Plot Securing planning permission for a comprehensive
- [Double Storey Extension in a Conservation Area, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/double-storey-extension-in-a-conservation-area-york/) - Award winning Architects based in York, specialists in contemporary design! Contact us for a free consultation for your extension in a Conservation Area in York
- [Garage Conversion & Link Extension in York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/garage-conversion-green-belt-extension-york/) - Looking for a high-quality garage conversion in York? See how Fining Associates designed a stunning glazed link and Green Belt extension in Nether Poppleton.
- [Additional Front Storey + Side & Rear Extensions – Heworth](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/elmlands-grove-york/) - See how Fining Associates secured City of York planning permission for a complex, contemporary multi-extension home project at Elmlands Grove in Hewarth.
- [Bootham Green, Brownfield Residential Development, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/bootham-green-residential-development-york/) - Heritage-Led Residential Regeneration: Shipton Street School Conversion, York As a leading York residential architect, Fining Associates is proud to showcase the sympathetic conversion and redevelopment of the former Shipton Street School into a vibrant mixed residential and community facility. Project at a Glance Location: 800 metres from York city centre. Project Type: Victorian school conversion
- [Dalton Terrace, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/dalton-terrace/) - Enhance your property with our award-winning double storey extension designs. Contemporary and bespoke for your requirements for a truly personalised home.
- [The White House, Rainton - North Yorkshire: Single Storey Extension](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/single-storey-extension-rainton/) - York based Award Winning Architects who specialise in contemporary Architecture. Competitively priced Single Storey Extension planning and building regs design
- [Hambleton Self-Build](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/hambleton-self-build/) - How we helped Yorkshire self-builders navigate tricky village planning constraints to achieve planning permission in Huby. Real project insights & tips.
- [Barn Conversion & New Builds - High Catton, East Riding of Yorkshire](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/barn-conversion-new-houses-high-catton/) - Discover our expertly designed barn conversion and stunning new build homes in the charming Yorkshire village of High Catton.
- [Open Plan Kitchen Extension in Clifton, York](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/open-plan-kitchen-burton-stone-lane-york/) - Award winning York Architects, experts in Classic and Contemporary Architecture, with a wealth of experience in Open Plan Kitchen Design
- [Building Regulations](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/building-regulations/) - Award Winning Architects in York Providing Professional Assistance with Building Regulations application for Small and Large Scale Projects
- [Knaresborough, Residential Development](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/knaresborough-residential-development/) - Residential development in Knaresborough - modern well thought out designs, spacious gardens & ample parking. Contact us for developing land in Yorkshire.
- [Renovation of Methodist Manse](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/refurbishments-and-renovations-poppleton/) - Fining Associates Architects , experienced in refurbishments and renovations to antiquated and listed buildings to 21st century building regulations standards.
- [Foxoak Park, Dunnington](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio/foxoak-park-dunnington/) - On a disused plot of grassland in the middle of a busy business park, now proudly sits B Jeffrey Construction LTD's new site premises. We have included classic construction materials for the clean and modern industrial look of this establishment to link it to the focus of this business, and allows for easy external maintenance.

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- [Loft Conversion](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio_cat/loft-conversion/) - See how we might assist you with a project of your own by reviewing some of our most recent loft conversions
- [New Build](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio_cat/new-build/) - Affordable or luxurious residences that are optimised to suit your individual needs
- [Garage Conversion](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio_cat/garage-conversion/) - Professional garage conversions to revitalise those chilly, gloomy areas
- [Flat Conversions](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio_cat/flat-conversions/) - Looking to subdivide a property to maximise rental income or start a holiday letting?
- [Barn Conversion](https://architectsyork.com/portfolio_cat/barn-conversion/) - Implementing modern design approaches to keep that rustic feel without sacrificing efficiency
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