Business Details
27 Years
experience
Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design in Kingsbridge
Sandover Associates is a dedicated architectural practice committed to delivering high-quality sustainable buildings and places. Founded by Peter Sandover in 1999, we combine the advantages of a personal service with the expertise of larger design firms. Our work spans over 30 years and 10 countries, focusing on sustainable architecture, urban design, and community engagement. We prioritise environmental responsibility, local sourcing, and energy efficiency in all projects. Peter Sandovers leadership has established a nationally recognised model for stakeholder collaboration, particularly in neighbourhood planning.Our portfolio includes award-winning residential, commercial, and community developments. We actively contribute to design policy through roles on review panels and authorship of regional design guides. Our voluntary efforts focus on biodiversity, affordable housing, and renewable energy advocacy. With extensive experience in regeneration projects, we demystify planning processes to empower local communities. Our international expertise, including projects in Hong Kong and South Africa, complements our deep-rooted commitment to the South West of England.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Urban Design
Neighbourhood Planning
Masterplanning
Community Engagement
Regeneration Strategies
Design Guidance
Renewable Energy Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in sustainable architecture and regeneration
- Our founder chairs the Cornwall Design Review Panel and South Devon National Landscape Partnership
- We pioneered a nationally recognised community engagement model for neighbourhood planning
- Our work spans 10 countries including UK, Hong Kong, and South Africa
- We co-authored design guides for Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council
Services
Sustainable Architecture
We design energy-efficient buildings that prioritise environmental responsibility. Our approach incorporates local materials, passive design principles, and renewable energy integration. Projects range from single homes to large commercial developments, always balancing functionality with ecological impact.
Neighbourhood Planning
We help communities create legally binding neighbourhood development plans. Our expertise includes stakeholder engagement, policy compliance, and spatial strategy. We've successfully delivered plans for Salcombe, Kenton, and South Marston, empowering residents to shape their local environment.
Urban Regeneration
Our regeneration strategies revitalise declining urban areas through comprehensive masterplanning. We've led projects in Devonport, Camborne, and St Austell, focusing on economic growth, heritage preservation, and improved public spaces while maintaining community character.
Design Guidance
We develop design codes and policy documents to ensure high-quality development. Our work includes Cornwall Council's Design Statement and Devonport's design guide, helping local authorities and developers achieve excellent architectural standards and urban cohesion.
Community Engagement
We facilitate inclusive decision-making processes for planning projects. Using workshops, surveys, and collaborative design sessions, we ensure community voices shape development outcomes. This approach has been instrumental in EU-funded programmes targeting deprived areas in Cornwall.
People
Peter Sandover
Founder & Architect
With over 40 years' experience, Peter leads sustainable architecture and regeneration projects globally. He chairs Cornwall's Design Review Panel and contributes to national planning policy. His work spans 10 countries, including the Eden Project's Core building in Cornwall.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide sustainable architecture, urban design, neighbourhood planning, and regeneration strategies for residential, commercial, and community projects.
Do you specialise in sustainable design?
Yes, sustainability is central to our work. We focus on energy efficiency, local materials, and reducing environmental impact across all projects.
Can you help with neighbourhood planning?
We've helped create neighbourhood plans for Salcombe, Kenton, and South Marston, guiding local development through community consultation and policy expertise.
What areas do you work in?
Primarily Devon and Cornwall, with projects in Plymouth, Swindon, and international experience in Hong Kong, Kosovo, and South Africa.
How do you engage with communities?
We use workshops, surveys, and collaborative design sessions to ensure local voices shape development outcomes, particularly in deprived areas.
What sustainability credentials do you have?
We lead by example with renewable energy advocacy, local sourcing, and carbon reduction initiatives in all our architectural and planning projects.
