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Why Working with a Local Architect Can Transform Your Home Project

1st June 2026 in Uncategorised by
Whether you’re planning a house renovation, home extension, barn conversion or completely new house design, choosing the right architect can make all the difference. At Pullen Architecture, we work closely with homeowners across Chichester, West Sussex and Hampshire to turn ideas into beautifully designed spaces that enhance the way people live. Every property is unique. Read More >

SUSSEX HERITAGE TRUST AWARD – 2023

29th November 2023 in Uncategorised by
Our Harbour frontage house wins at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2023. For another year, leading Chichester Architectural Practice– Pullen Architecture receives recognition from the Sussex Heritage Trust. Trevor Pullen and team receiving the Sussex Heritage Trust Award We were delighted to revisit and remodel this unique family home occupying a prominent position along the Read More >

Home Remodelling West Sussex

18th July 2022 in Uncategorised by
Are you considering home remodelling in West Sussex? At Pullen Architecture we know that making the decision to invest in serious changes to your property isn’t an easy one to make. Once you have finally decided on what you’d like to do, our team can be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.  Our work Read More >
Sea point Rear-South Elevation

Sussex Heritage Trust Awards – 2019

20th December 2019 in Awards by
Our Replacement Sea Front house wins at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2019. For another year, leading Chichester Architectural Practice– Pullen Architecture receives recognition from the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards. This replacement family house, on a prominent sea front location, is a fusion of the Arts and Crafts forms and Dutch colonial references, with a Read More >

Planning Permission Granted to convert a redundant Military bunker into Holiday Accommodation within the South Downs National Park.

12th March 2019 in Planning Permission by
We are delighted to have been granted planning permission for the conversion of this redundant Royal Observation Corps Monitoring Post which occupies an elevated position within the undulating topography of the South Downs National Park and surrounding farmland.  This is one of 1,500 underground structures, built for nuclear monitoring and operated by volunteers during the Cold Read More >

Planning Permission Granted for a New House in the Sussex Countryside

12th March 2019 in New Build by Tags: , , , , , ,
We are delighted to have gained planning consent for this replacement home, occupying a secluded position in the Sussex countryside. A contemporary twist on the traditional Sussex vernacular was adopted for this replacement dwelling, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficient technologies. This new family home encompassed an eclectic design philosophy, fusing a farmstead Read More >
Grade II Townhouse – Renovation

Planning Permission Granted to return this Grade II Listed town house to a family home

3rd December 2018 in Planning Permission Granted, Uncategorised by Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Situated in the heart of the historic cathedral city of Chichester, this spacious early Victorian Grade II Listed former town house has been altered over the years in a somewhat ad-hoc manner, changing many of the original features, and more recently the accommodation has changed from residential to office use, under the ownership of the Read More >
Existing Farmstead

Planning Permission Granted to extend and remodel this grade II listed farmhouse

19th November 2018 in Planning Permission Granted by Tags: , , , , , , ,
Extending and remodelling to a Grade II listed farmhouse set within the rolling Sussex countryside. The current farmhouse has been altered and extended in a somewhat ad-hoc manner. Our scheme sought to sympathetically remodel the property, both internally and externally to provide the desired additional accommodation, but also appropriate in scale and proportion to ensure Read More >

Contemporary Extension to a Family Home in Chichester Gains Planning Consent

19th September 2018 in Planning Permission Granted by Tags: , , , , , ,
We are delighted to have gained planning consent for this contemporary scheme to remodel and extend a detached house in Chichester, West Sussex.  The re-ordered accommodation will comprise a ground floor garden room with adjoining kitchen and bathroom facilities. In contrast to the language of the existing building, this extension has a simple rendered form Read More >
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Works have started to extend & remodel a house in Oakwood, West Sussex

24th August 2018 in Works start on site by Tags: , , , , ,
Planning consent was granted last Autumn for this family home set within mature gardens and is an inspirational fusion of the Arts and Crafts style with Swiss alpine chalet. The external remodelling introduces Arts and Crafts style deep sprocketed eaves, decorative chimney, and painted timber cornices to the tile hung dormer windows. These elements are Read More >
Decorative stone and brickwork

New Arts & Crafts House in the Surrey Hills nears Completion

2nd August 2018 in New Build by Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Works are approaching completion on this new Arts and Crafts style family home set within the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside. Inspired by the architectural forms of Edwin Lutyens and Charles Voysey, this beautiful new family home draws upon the craftsmanship and traditional forms associated with many of the great architectural Arts and Crafts Read More >
Westgate in The English Home Magazine

Award winning Grade II listed Cottage features in the press

18th July 2018 in the media by Tags: , , , , , ,
Our award-winning Grade II listed Cottage features in The English Home. Our award-winning remodelling and restoration of this beautiful Grade II listed Cottage features in The English Home Magazine. We are delighted that Deborah Bartlett Pitt has written an article on the restoration of this townhouse situated in the historical heart of Chichester. Within the Read More >

Planning Permission Granted for a New Home in the South Downs National Park

17th July 2018 in New Build, Planning Permission Granted, South Downs National Park by Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
A new house within the South Downs National Park “A sensitive design approach with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficient technologies was adopted for this unique replacement house in the heart of the South Downs National Park” Set in a prominent South Downs National Park location, this new family home encompassed an eclectic design Read More >
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Exciting times a head…….

1st June 2018 in News by Tags: , , ,
We are excited to announce that we have updated our website and changed our name from Pullen and Wells to Pullen Architecture with effect from 1st June 2018. We will continue to provide the same dedicated architectural service, with myself, Sara, Ben and Kevin continuing our passion for producing excellence in design and carefully considered Read More >
SW_West Elevation

Planning Permission Granted for New Build House

18th January 2018 in New Build, Planning Permission by Tags: , , , , ,
Chichester District Council has granted planning permission for a new build 7,600 square foot house on the prestigious Bosham Hoe Estate, and within the Chichester Harbour Conservation Area. Trevor Pullen was commissioned by a private developer client to design a replacement family home on this unique site bounded by open farmland and Chichester Harbour to Read More >
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Planning permission granted for new family homes

16th November 2017 in New Build, Planning Permission by Tags: , , , , ,
Planning permission has been granted for two new build family homes in Ardingly, West Sussex Planning permission has been granted for two new build houses on a redundant site in Ardingly.  The site is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pullen and Wells were commissioned by a private London developer bringing Read More >
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Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2017

31st July 2017 in Awards, Listed Buildings by Tags: ,
Westgate receives award at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2017 For the second year running leading Chichester Architectural Practice – Pullen & Wells received recognition from the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards.  We gained a Highly Commended for a scheme to extend a Grade listed cottage in Chichester . Our brief was to refurbish and extend this Read More >
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New Build Beach House progresses on site

21st June 2017 in Beach Houses, New Build by Tags: , ,
Designed by Director, Trevor Pullen, this new build beach house progresses on site at Felpham, West Sussex.  The house is located on a private beach estate with direct beach access and stunning sea views. This image, looking towards the southern elevation, shows the complex gambrel roof structure under construction. The roof will be finished in a mixture Read More >
Front facade

Replacement Harbour Front Home approaching completion

2nd May 2017 in New Build, News by Tags: , , , , ,
Replacement Harbour front Home Work is approaching completion for this beautiful, replacement harbour front home.  Located in a prominent position on the foreshore of  Chichester Harbour – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house hints at the architectural memory of the original 1920’s property in concert with a more Arts and Crafts aesthetic of the new house. A Blend Read More >
Bosham House 2

How to value good architecture?

21st April 2017 in Advice to Clients by Tags: , , , , , ,
How do you value good design? Here we discuss how architecture is costed and how clients are able to procure the most suitable architectural services for their project.  Here we aim to respond to common questions which we are often asked when talking about new commissions. In simple terms how do we charge for our time? Read More >

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