Considering a home project? Start with a proper consultation. Book an in-person meeting with a registered architect and get clear, qualified advice.

Planning approval has been granted for a bungalow alteration project in Dorset. This project demonstrates how careful design, clear planning strategy, and professional planning representation can deliver successful outcomes for domestic developments.

Retrospective householder planning permission approved in Weymouth. Rosenkelly Architectural Design explains how existing extensions can be regularised and enforcement matters resolved through the planning process.

See what 2025 looked like at Rosenkelly Architectural Design. From planning approvals to in-person site visits, here is our year, unwrapped.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design was proud to sponsor the 2025 Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party at Oliveto. As a local architectural practice based in Weymouth, we’re committed to supporting Dorset’s business community and creating long-term connections through events like this.

Thinking about a garden room or sun room in Weymouth? Rosenkelly Architectural Design can help you design and secure planning approval for a high-quality, accessible outbuilding that adds space and value to your home.

Contractors and builders across Dorset choose Rosenkelly Architectural Design for a reason: accurate drawings, quick answers, and an approach that makes building easier, not harder.

Starting a home extension in Dorset? Find out where to begin, from planning to Building Regulations, with help from Rosenkelly Architectural Design.

Weymouth Peninsula Regeneration | Rosenkelly Architectural Vision

Rosenkelly Architectural Design proudly partnered with Portland Rocks 2025 to produce the official site layout plan for Dorset’s leading local festival. This collaboration highlights our commitment to supporting community events through thoughtful, functional design that enhances both safety and enjoyment for all attendees.

Planning approved in August 2025 for a rear dormer, single storey extension and raked window in Weymouth. Designed by Rosenkelly Architectural Design, Dorset’s local planning and design expert.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design now offers in-person architect visits in Bridport for just £100 (normally £155). Meet a fully qualified, ARB-registered architect on site, get expert guidance, and take the first step toward planning success.

As Dorset pushes toward Net Zero, multi-storey car parks present both a challenge and an opportunity. Rosenkelly Architectural Design explores how rethinking these concrete giants—rather than demolishing them—could unlock sustainable, community-focused futures.

Thinking about turning an old barn into a home in rural Dorset? Discover how permitted development rights – particularly Class Q – can allow agricultural buildings to be converted into dwellings without full planning permission. This article explores the key benefits, design considerations, and what to check before getting started.

Thinking of building in Weymouth or Bridport? Our June 2025 update breaks down what the latest government housing reforms mean for local new builds – and how Rosenkelly can help you navigate the changes.

At Rosenkelly Architectural Design, we’ve shifted how we handle initial consultations. As the only architect in the DT4 postcode, we’ve introduced a modest consultation fee to prioritise serious clients, protect our time, and deliver better service. Here's why it works—for you and for us.

From fly towers to festivals, Weymouth and Portland’s cultural life shapes how we design spaces. Rosenkelly reflects on placemaking and local collaboration.

We're excited to share that planning permission has been successfully granted for a striking residential transformation on the outskirts...

Weymouth’s Westwey and Newstead Road are harbour-side brownfield sites now in public hands, offering space for new homes, jobs and community uses. Rosenkelly examines their potential and the challenges – from contamination to planning gaps – making public support crucial to unlocking this opportunity.

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