Garry Thomas – Top 25 Grand Designs Architect
Ludlow & Shropshire Planning Specialist
Multiple Shropshire AONB approvals secured
Grand Design Architect Ludlow – Shropshire’s Planning Specialist
• Complex Shropshire AONB planning approvals
• Historic market town character assessments
• Paragraph 84(e) countryside homes
• Listed building expertise across South Shropshire
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Shropshire’s Grand Designs Planning Specialist
Garry Thomas – Top-25 Grand Designs Architect Behind Award-Winning Projects
From impossible open countryside planning permissions to national television features, I turn architectural dreams into reality across England’s most challenging and beautiful locations.
Why Choose Thomas Studio for Your Ludlow Project?
Specialist expertise in Shropshire’s unique planning challenges and AONB constraints
Ludlow and South Shropshire present unique architectural challenges – from the historic market town’s conservation areas to the Shropshire Hills AONB’s strict development controls. Thomas Studio combines award-winning design with deep understanding of Shropshire Council’s planning requirements.
Whether you’re looking to build in Ludlow’s conservation area, convert a barn in the AONB, or secure a rare Paragraph 84(e) approval in the Shropshire countryside, our proven track record delivers results where standard approaches fail.

Award-Winning Architect Serving Ludlow
Top-25 Grand Designs recognition with specialist expertise in Shropshire planning

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“Specialist expertise in Shropshire AONB planning challenges”Thomas Studio Hereford
Shropshire Planning Challenges We Solve
Ludlow’s historic market town status and proximity to the Shropshire Hills AONB creates unique planning complexities that require specialist architectural expertise.
From conservation area constraints in Ludlow town centre to AONB landscape assessments, Thomas Studio navigates Shropshire Council’s requirements with proven success. Our expertise covers barn conversions near Tenbury Wells, countryside homes toward Knighton, and complex heritage projects throughout South Shropshire.
Understanding Shropshire’s local character assessments, AONB policies, and historic market town sensitivities is crucial for planning success – this is where our specialist knowledge delivers results.

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Where to Build Your Dream Home in Shropshire
Shropshire offers exceptional opportunities for discerning clients, from Ludlow’s historic market town character to the outstanding natural beauty of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Thomas Studio’s expertise in local planning policy ensures your project succeeds where others fail.
The most challenging sites often offer the greatest rewards – whether converting a barn near Church Stretton, securing AONB approval in the Shropshire Hills, or navigating Ludlow’s conservation area requirements. Our proven track record with Shropshire Council delivers results.
Understanding Paragraph 84(e) is crucial for countryside developments – this is where our expertise truly shines.
Exclusive Shropshire Sites Through Our Network
For visionary clients seeking exceptional Shropshire locations, we offer exclusive access to carefully curated countryside sites through our private landowner network. These unique opportunities in South Shropshire would otherwise be unavailable through traditional channels.
Our comprehensive service guides you from exclusive site selection through complex AONB planning applications to architectural excellence – creating homes that celebrate Shropshire’s outstanding landscapes.
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