Architecture | planning | conservation | heritage
Based in Nottingham, MO Architects specialise in planning-led architectural services for both residential and commercial projects across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Midlands. We engage with homeowners, developers, community organisations, and commercial clients to produce architecture that is thoughtful, achievable, and aligned with planning realities. Our involvement spans from early-stage feasibility and site evaluation to planning approval, detailed design, and construction, ensuring expert advice and practical solutions are available at every stage.
Understanding the UK planning framework is central to our work. Successful projects require knowledge of what can be constructed, not simply what appears visually appealing. Our services include the preparation and management of planning applications, pre-application consultations, design and access statements, heritage and listed building documentation, as well as appeals. This planning-first strategy mitigates risk, reduces the need for redesign, and increases the probability of obtaining consent on constrained or heritage-sensitive sites. From domestic extensions and self-build homes to large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments, our architecture is grounded in context, responds to how spaces are used, and upholds high standards of design and technical precision. Through collaboration, clear communication, and the use of modern design tools, we guide projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are both compliant and visionary.
- Nottingham, West Bridgford, Beeston, Mapperley, Newark-on-Trent, Collingham, Southwell, Ravenshead, Bingham, Radcliffe on Trent
- Year established: 2008
- Employees: 2
- Licensed
- Insured
- Planning-led residential and commercial architectural design
- Expert guidance through UK planning and approvals
- Custom homes, extensions, and sensitive site projects
- Collaborative approach with clients and contractors
- Comprehensive services from concept to construction
- Experience across Nottinghamshire and East Midlands
- ARB
- Bank transfers
Our approach at MO Architects is to craft extensions that feel like a natural part of your home rather than an afterthought. We focus on thoughtful layouts, light, structure, and planning, guiding each project from concept to completion. Whether extending your kitchen, adding a two-storey addition, or a wrap-around design, our team ensures practical, elegant solutions that maximise space and comfort. 
Our practice specialises in residential architecture, catering to private clients, developers, and landowners on projects ranging from minor extensions to full-scale new builds and apartment schemes. Services cover house extensions, planning permission assistance, loft conversions, home renovations, and bespoke new-build or self-build homes. We prioritise design integrity while addressing practical needs, producing proposals that respect context and are capable of achieving planning approval. 
We dedicate our practice to delivering meticulously coordinated projects within both commercial and community domains. Services encompass workplace and office layouts, educational and healthcare environments, and mixed-use developments, supported by thorough feasibility and planning studies. By maintaining clear communication and aligning with regulatory frameworks, we ensure that all proposals are practical, policy-compliant, and tailored to the specific objectives of our clients.