What makes our team special
Planning challenges solved with experience
Providing clear guidance through complex applications.
Retrospective applications handled professionally
Helping secure approvals with minimal stress.
Compliance advice tailored to your project
Supporting residential and commercial property owners.
Expert guidance for retrospective planning applications
Arts Architecture International provides specialist support for retrospective planning applications, building regulations approvals, and change-of-use projects across Medway and Kent. Whether a project has already been completed, altered without formal approval, or requires compliance regularisation, we help clients navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
Our experience spans residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial properties, supporting property owners in resolving planning issues efficiently while protecting the long-term value and usability of their buildings.
Resolving complex planning & compliance challenges
Retrospective applications often involve unique legal, technical, and planning considerations. We work closely with clients to assess existing conditions, prepare supporting architectural documentation, and engage with local authorities to help secure the necessary approvals.
Our expertise includes retrospective planning submissions, discharge of planning conditions, building regulations regularisation, change-of-use applications, and advertising consent applications, all carefully tailored to the specific requirements of each site and project.
Supporting property conversions & change of use projects
Arts Architecture International has successfully delivered a wide range of retrospective and conversion-related projects throughout Medway and Maidstone.
Recent projects include:
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Balmoral Guest House, Gillingham – Conversion of a hotel into bed-and-breakfast accommodation
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224–228 Nelson Road, Gillingham – Conversion of a nursing home into eight apartments
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The Falcon Café, Gillingham – Retrospective planning and building regulations applications
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Aladdins, Gillingham – Change-of-use, advertising consent, and building regulations regularisation
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Bramley, Otham, Maidstone – Retrospective discharge of planning conditions following enforcement action
Our practical and solution-focused approach helps clients move projects forward while minimising disruption and uncertainty.
Experienced architectural advice when you need it most
If you are concerned about planning compliance, retrospective approvals, or unresolved building regulations matters, Arts Architecture International offers experienced architectural guidance designed to simplify the process.
We understand how stressful retrospective planning situations can feel, which is why we provide clear advice, strategic solutions, and professional support from initial assessment through to submission and approval.
