Planning a project in Dorset and unsure about pre application fees or what the council needs to review your idea? This step by step guide explains how Dorset Council pre app advice works, what drawings and supporting documents to include, and how Rosenkelly Architectural Design can prepare a clear, professional pre application pack.

Many Dorset homeowners can extend without full planning permission. Learn how permitted development works — and why a Lawful Development Certificate is worth it.

Learn the dos and don’ts of building on Dorset farmland: barn conversion rules, AONB/flood restrictions, and why early expert advice matters.

A recent site visit revealed a Dorset cottage kitchen built almost entirely within a large chimney. Discover how Rosenkelly Architectural Design approaches restoration with respect for the past and vision for the future.