Business Details
We have been delivering specialist conservation and ecclesiastical architecture since 2013, giving us over a decade of focused experience. Our practice merged in 2023, uniting the expertise of Crooks Architecture and Richard Crooks Partnership to serve the whole of the Midlands and the North of England. We are accredited by the AABC as specialist conservation architects, a distinction that underpins our technical authority. Our team offers a full architectural service from initial concept through to completion, coordinating planning, listed building consent and party wall matters. We produce detailed designs, manage Building Regulations applications and act as CDM Principal Designers, ensuring health and safety compliance. By working with local structural engineers, environmental consultants and skilled craftspeople, we provide integrated solutions tailored to historic contexts.
We maintain offices in a GradeII listed building in Hathersage and in Leeds, demonstrating our commitment to heritage stewardship. Our personal approach means Tom Crooks oversees every project, guaranteeing consistent quality and attentive client communication. We prioritise sustainable design, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern energyefficiency standards. Our transparent process keeps clients informed of time, cost and quality targets, reducing uncertainty. We strive to create beautiful, practical and lasting spaces that respect the past while shaping a resilient future.
We maintain offices in a GradeII listed building in Hathersage and in Leeds, demonstrating our commitment to heritage stewardship. Our personal approach means Tom Crooks oversees every project, guaranteeing consistent quality and attentive client communication. We prioritise sustainable design, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern energyefficiency standards. Our transparent process keeps clients informed of time, cost and quality targets, reducing uncertainty. We strive to create beautiful, practical and lasting spaces that respect the past while shaping a resilient future.
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of specialist conservation experience.
- Our team is AABCaccredited specialist conservation architects.
- We coordinate planning, listed building consent and party wall matters.
- Our offices operate from a Grade II listed building.
- We maintain direct links with local structural engineers and craftsmen.
Services
Planning Permission
We prepare detailed designs and compile all supporting documents required for planning applications. Our service covers projects of any scale throughout Yorkshire and Derbyshire, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations. Clients benefit from a streamlined submission process that reduces delays and increases the likelihood of approval.
Building Regulations
We develop full applications for Building Regulations approval, including detailed drawings and technical notes. Our qualified team coordinates input from specialist consultants to meet current statutory standards. The result is a compliant build that avoids costly revisions and ensures safety.
Faculty Approval
We assist faith communities in obtaining the necessary Faculty or equivalent ecclesiastical consents. Our knowledge of denominational requirements ensures applications are accurate, timely and submitted efficiently. Clients receive confidence that their religious buildings meet both spiritual, regulatory and legal expectations.
Concept Design
We create bespoke concept and specialist architectural designs from handdrawings to advanced computeraided models. These designs are tailored to each clients brief, respecting historic context while introducing contemporary functionality. Clients gain clear visualisations that guide the project from inception through to successful completion.
Party Wall
We advise whether Party Wall Notices are required and prepare the necessary documentation for neighbours. Our service includes serving notices, mediating disputes and liaising with appointed surveyors to ensure legal compliance. Clients benefit from reduced risk of costly delays and peace of mind throughout the construction phase.
