Habito Designs is a RIBA Chartered, ARB-registered architecture practice designing house extensions, loft conversions and home renovations in Camberley. The practice is led by architect Priti Shahare, who brings over 20 years of residential, conservation and heritage experience to every project. From our studio in Woking we take Camberley homeowners from the first site visit through feasibility, planning applications to Surrey Heath Borough Council, Building Regulations drawings and construction management.
We are a RIBA Chartered practice and our architect is registered with the Architects Registration Board. The title "architect" is protected by law, so you can check both before you appoint anyone. Our guide on why a chartered architect matters explains the difference
Camberley applications are decided by Surrey Heath Borough Council. We design around the council’s policies from day one, which is why a proper feasibility study comes before any drawings.
Our Kinrara extension in Camberley started after an earlier permitted development application had been refused. We redesigned the scheme and delivered the space the family needed.
We follow the RIBA Plan of Work, so you deal with one practice and one point of contact from concept to completion.
The owners of Kinrara came to us after their first application under permitted development was refused. Their brief was simple — a bigger kitchen, a utility room and a cloakroom. We proposed a full-width single-storey rear extension with sliding doors to the garden, replacing a series of compartmentalised rooms with almost 60m² of open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge space. The kitchen is now the heart of the house, with a generous island and direct views to the garden. See the Kinrara project in Camberley.
We test your ideas against Surrey Heath policy, site constraints and your budget before design work starts. Read about our feasibility studies.
Concept sketches, planning drawings and supporting statements, submitted and managed with the council through to decision. Planning application service.
Detailed working drawings, coordinated with structural engineers, to secure Building Control approval without delays. Building Regulations service.
Tender support, builder selection, contracts and site inspections, so what gets built matches what was designed. Construction management service.
Alongside Camberley and Frimley we work across Surrey Heath, including Bagshot, Lightwater, Windlesham, Mytchett, Bisley and Chobham. Across the Hampshire border we also work in Farnborough and Fleet. See every area we serve on our architects in Surrey page.
Single-storey rear extensions can reach 3m (attached) or 4m (detached) without an application, rising to 6m and 8m under the prior approval process. Loft conversions are typically allowed up to 40m³ on terraced homes and 50m³ on semi-detached and detached homes. Our explainer on what permitted development covers sets out the conditions.
Explore usHeathland around Camberley forms part of the SPA. Householder extensions are not usually affected, but schemes that create a new dwelling — including some annexes and plot subdivisions - may need a mitigation contribution. We check this at feasibility stage.
Explore usSurrey Heath has conservation areas in and around Camberley, where permitted development is restricted and materials need to respect the setting.
Explore usNot always. Many single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall within permitted development. Two-storey extensions, most side extensions and work in a conservation area usually need a householder application to Surrey Heath Borough Council. We confirm the right route during your consultation.
The statutory target is 8 weeks from validation, and validation typically takes one to two weeks after submission. Allow extra time if you choose a pre-application enquiry first, which we recommend for anything beyond a standard rear extension.
Yes – that is exactly how our Kinrara project began. The usual options are to amend and resubmit (a fee now applies to resubmissions, as the free resubmission was removed in December 2023) or to appeal. Householder appeals must be lodged within 12 weeks of the decision.
Usually not for a standard householder extension. It becomes relevant where a scheme creates an additional dwelling. We flag this at feasibility stage so it never surprises you later.
We provide fixed-fee quotes for feasibility, planning and Building Regulations packages once we understand your project. Our guide to how architects charge in Surrey explains the fee models.
Tell us what you have in mind, even if it is only a rough idea. The first conversation is free and there is no obligation. Book a free consultation or call 07726 313 993.
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Our brief to Habito Designs and Priti was a simple one but difficult. Turn our quirky Edwardian house with its complicated roof structure into something beautiful. She worked hard to solve the problems which our house gifted her. We were amazed when she finally showed us a design of what she proposed. Well done and thank you Priti.
I have been highly delighted working with Habito, the hard work has been taken out of my hands, the undertaking of the design has been an inspiration. My project is finished on time & within budget! I am looking forward to the next project. Thank you
Priti at Habito Designs took extra care to understand all elements of the project, budget constraints and works to deliver above and beyond quality work. She looked after our tired looking 1970 house, from start to finish, providing everything that was needed to finish our extension. Highly recommended, very thorough and professional service with good advice throughout.
Excellent experience. After our brief, Priti came back with ideas that suited our needs. She gave a clear explanation of the different options and helped us along at every stage. The whole process was a lot less stressful because of her input! Highly recommend!
Really professional, helpful and creative. While we’re still at design and planning stages, Priti at Habito Designs had lots of good ideas to meet our wants list for the build. A professional company that understands the clients brief and improves it from their experience and vision.
Priti has handled our project of refurbishing the indoor swimming pool and creating a new gym area. She has dealt with every aspect of the project, including initial design, defining budget, selecting contractors, suggesting style and materials, dealing with the ongoing works etc etc. We are very glad we hired her, as she has done an excellent job from start to finish. We couldn't have done without her. Highly recommend!
Priti understood our needs, and that was clearly reflected in her designs. Her client service skills are superb. She was always a phone call away if we had questions and explained her drawings or the process before we proceeded to the next step. She was on top of things and kept us in the loop until our planning permission was approved. Highly recommended.
We used Habito Designs to help convert the garage and re-design the downstairs layout. Priti was great to bring our ideas to life and dealt well with our changing ideas! She managed the whole planning application process on our behalf which was really helpful. Would recommend.
We have used Habito Designs previously and cannot recommend Priti highly enough. Priti helped us every step of the way and was extremely professional throughout the process. She came up with new ideas, listened carefully to what we wanted and got us the perfect designs. Would certainly use again.
Priti is an amazing architect with great vision and communication. I have no problems with recommending her to my clients. Keep up the great work!
I found Habito Designs to be very professional, and very efficient company to deal with, Priti was very helpful and gave good constructive advice.
I have found Habito Designs too knowledgeable and efficient. I would certainly recommend them.