Kelly & Macpherson have helped me with the planning and consent work on two barn conversions of listed properties. As I write this, work on one project is about to start while the other is on hold for cost reasons. I loved Hugh’s initial ‘pretty pictures’ and concept illustrations with great consideration given to people movement, angles of sunlight, non-uniformity, privacy and use of materials. Kate and Hugh’s knowledge of dealing with historic buildings meant that they quickly developed an imaginative scheme which incorporated my own quirky requirements and met the local conservation officer’s approval. Participation in the design process was important to me and their discussion, acceptance and rejection of ideas demonstrated patience and understanding. If you seek a well-informed individual approach, I recommend Hugh & Kate and would be pleased to work with them again.

We worked with Kelly & MacPherson Architects on the development of four properties, and we couldn’t have been happier with the service we received. As this was our first experience of applying for planning permission, we encountered a number of challenges and unexpected obstacles along the way. Kate’s expertise, guidance and persistence were invaluable throughout the process. Without her support, we would have struggled to navigate many of the issues that arose. Kate and the wider team were professional, responsive and incredibly knowledgeable from start to finish. They took the time to explain each stage clearly, provided practical solutions when problems occurred, and gave us confidence throughout what could otherwise have been a very stressful experience. We would not hesitate to recommend Kelly & MacPherson Architects and would absolutely work with them again in the future.

Lytec have worked with Kate & Hugh on a number of housing developments and have been extremely impressed with their professionalism, expertise, and commitment throughout every stage of the process. From Planning Applications, BNG requirements, Draft Drawings, and Pre-Planning Liaison through to Committee Representation, Construction Drawings, Building Control submissions, and Project Completion, their service is always competitively priced, quick & reliable. Their knowledge, attention to detail, and proactive approach have helped ensure our projects progress smoothly and efficiently. Kate & Hugh are a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a trusted architectural partner capable of delivering super results from concept to completion.

Excellent service from Hugh at Kelly & MacPherson Architects. I found them professional, knowledgeable and they provided excellent advice.

Hugh and Kate designed our new-build house. We've lived in it for just over a year now and we think it is just about carbon-neutral. It incorporates ground-source heating, an 8.8kW array of solar panels, a 10kW battery and we collect rain water for the WC's and the washing machine. They gave us some really good ideas and we're delighted with the outcome.

Hugh & Kate were fantastic work with. Everything was completed on time in a very friendly and professional manner.

We undertook a substantial extension to our cottage using the services of Kate Kelly. We would wholeheartedly recommend Kelly & Macpherson Architects. Kate’s work and support was invaluable to us.

Excellent service from Kelly & MacPherson. Professional and knowledgeable and happy to answer my questions even after planning for our barn conversion was granted! Would totally recommend and would use Kate again with any subsequent needs.

Kelly and MacPherson have assisted us with three projects, the most significant being the design of our own house. We are novice self builders with minimal experience. Kate and Hugh transformed our initial brief into a graceful, practical design which has given us a very nice house. Despite the constraints of a small footprint, they managed to give more living space than we could have hoped for. Everything has been carefully considered from day one and Kate guided us through the planning process and beyond. Kate has always given freely of her advice and has a very welcome list of contacts. It has been a great experience working with Kate and Hugh. We unhesitatingly recommend their services.