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Building on Agricultural Land in Dorset: What’s Allowed (and What Definitely Isn’t)
Learn the dos and don’ts of building on Dorset farmland: barn conversion rules, AONB/flood restrictions, and why early expert advice matters.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Jan 104 min read


Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Architect in Dorset
For Dorset homeowners planning a renovation or build, ask these 10 key questions to vet your architect – from ARB registration to local experience – and see why Rosenkelly Architectural Design is Dorset’s trusted expert.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Dec 19, 20248 min read


Doing the Planning App Yourself? What Is Validation?
Planning your own application in Dorset? Discover why validation matters, what Dorset Council checks, and how to avoid costly mistakes with help from Rosenkelly.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Marketing New Homes or Extensions? Why Developers and Builders in Dorset Use Our 3D Renders to Sell Off-Plan
Selling a new home or extension off-plan in Dorset? Our 3D modelling services help developers, landlords, and property managers visualise and market their projects before a single brick is laid. From planning visuals to marketing renders, Rosenkelly Architectural Design in Weymouth delivers fast, accurate, and compelling imagery that gets your project noticed.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Nov 27, 20242 min read


What Does Acting as Your Agent Mean During the Planning Process?
Not sure what it means when your architect “acts as your agent” in planning? At Rosenkelly Architectural Design, we represent Dorset clients through every step — submitting plans, speaking to the council, and taking care of the admin so you don’t have to.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Unlocking Housing Design Insights for Dorset: Highlights from the Design West Event
Rosenkelly Architectural Design recently attended the Unlocking Housing event hosted by Design West in Bristol—an inspiring discussion on how thoughtful, design-led approaches can address the housing crisis. The insights shared have direct relevance to Dorset, where constrained sites and planning pressures require creative solutions. Discover how these ideas can help unlock housing opportunities in towns like Weymouth, Portland, and Dorchester.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Building Business Connections in Weymouth: Our Experience with the WPCC
Rosenkelly Architectural Design has been attending Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce events to stay engaged with Dorset’s property and planning landscape. Learn how this community involvement benefits your next project.
We enjoyed presentations from ....

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Restoring History in Dorset: A Chimney Cottage with Stories to Tell
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.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Sep 1, 20243 min read


How We’re Experimenting with AI in Architectural Design (And Why It Matters)
We’ve been exploring how AI tools might support early architectural concepts — not to replace expertise, but to enhance communication and creativity for clients across Weymouth and Dorset.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Why Rosenkelly Attends the Weymouth Business Exchange (WEBX)
Rosenkelly were invited to attend a Weymouth Business Exchange Morning (WEBX) a few months ago.
We are now proud to be one of their ...

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Why “Not to Scale” Doesn’t Work in Architecture
“Not to Scale” is a red flag in architecture. Learn why accurate plans matter—and how Rosenkelly Architectural Design turns your ideas into planning-ready documents.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Staying Sharp: CPD with Kingspan on Part L — Thanks to Rhodes Architects LLP
Thanks to Rhodes Architects LLP for inviting us to a Kingspan CPD on Part L. Here’s how we stay sharp and help Dorset clients meet energy regulations confidently.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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