3D Rendering Professionals in Newport

“We at West Orchard Homes Limited cannot thank The Smart House Extension Team enough for getting our recent planning application over the line. Securing approval for a large 8-bed Sui Generis HMO conversion in Cathays is a notoriously difficult process, but the team handled it masterfully from start to finish. This was far from a straightforward site. We faced heavy pushback, including 10 resident objections and formal opposition from three local councillors citing overdevelopment and parking concerns. However, the team did not panic; they broke every single element down pragmatically. They expertly navigated Cardiff's strict cumulative impact policies, utilizing mapping data to successfully prove that the HMO concentration within our 50m radius was actually only 4%, comfortably below the strict 20% threshold for the Cathays ward. They also brilliantly managed the practical design constraints. They successfully justified our zero off-street car parking provision to the highways department while seamlessly updating the layout to include a secure 8-space cycle store. To top it off, they smoothly integrated the new mandatory Green Infrastructure requirements—proposing practical solutions like a flowering lawn mix and a Schwegler nest box—which completely satisfied the planning officers. To get a positive decision on such a complex and highly contested application is impressive enough. But to walk away with an approval that has hardly any conditions attached—just six standard points regarding time limits, approved plans, waste, and cycle storage —is a true testament to the quality and thoroughness of their upfront work. If you have a difficult planning application or a challenging site, The Smart House Extension Team are exactly the professionals you need in your corner. Highly recommended!”

“I used Annie from Hygge and Cwtch for a complete refurb of our holiday let in Amroth, West Wales. Annie was incredibly helpful with our specification. She listened to my ideas and then created something MUCH better than I had even envisioned, blending creativity with practicality to create a design that perfectly suits the seaside accomodation. She presented the concept using 3d images really bringing the ideas to life. She also patiently tweaked the design to meet our needs creating a cohesive, clean, and beautiful design. The service was very professional with excellent communication with myself and the builders on site throughout the project. I am so glad I decided to use Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio and I would highly recommend.”

“Very professional, listened to what we wanted and designed great spaces. A pleasure to work with, would highly recommend”