Site Appraisal & Due Diligence

We carry out site appraisals and due diligence to identify constraints, opportunities and risks before a project moves into design. Our work supports informed decisions for local authority, healthcare, commercial and education clients.

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Why do Site Appraisal & Due Diligence with AEC architecture?

Site assessment and constraints analysis

We assess physical, regulatory and contextual constraints from the outset so that opportunities and risks are understood before design starts.

Planning history and site context review

We examine planning history, previous decisions and the wider site context to inform strategy and reduce uncertainty for clients.

Desktop studies and feasibility reviews

Desktop assessments and high-level feasibility work help clients evaluate development potential quickly and with confidence.

View projects that used our Site Appraisal & Due Diligence

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Kennet School (BREEAM)

Single‑storey replacement block providing six classrooms, designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. AEC led early design coordination with the assessor, progressed to Building Regulations drawings and oversaw construction.

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Thatcham

Education
Replacement / Redevelopment
Secondary school

New College Swindon (Animal Centre)

Replacement animal centre modernises teaching rooms and adds welfare areas for viewing and care. AEC delivered end-to-end: secured funding, achieved planning, obtained Building Regulations approval, and provided administrative support.

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Swindon

Education
Replacement / Redevelopment
College

Crematorium & Cemetery, Brentwood

Set within beautiful, manicured grounds, the crematorium and cemetery provide a peaceful setting for remembrance and quiet contemplation. Planning consent was secured, with technical design progressed to Tender.

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Brentwood

Ecclesiastical
New Build
Public Sector

Big Creative Academy

Planning secured for a modern teaching block with three fashion studios, a central hub and facilities. AEC led from sketch through planning and technical drawings, then managed construction on site.

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London

Education
New Build
College

What our clients say

From schools to homeowners, we work closely with every client to deliver thoughtful, lasting architecture here’s what they’ve said about working with us.

Sarah Mitchell
Headteacher, Hollowbrook primary

AEC understood exactly what our school needed a space that was calm, practical, and inspiring for students and teachers alike. The whole process felt collaborative from day one, and the end result has had a real impact on daily school life.

James Carter
Private homeowner, Cambridge

Working with AEC was seamless. They listened carefully, challenged our thinking in the right ways, and delivered a design that just works — light, functional, and surprisingly cost-efficient. We couldn’t be happier with the result.

Ravi Patel
Director, Ashore housing development

AEC brought clarity and creativity to a complex residential scheme. Their technical knowledge and attention to detail kept the project on track and their team were genuinely great to work with.

Sarah Mitchell
Headteacher, Hollowbrook primary

AEC understood exactly what our school needed a space that was calm, practical, and inspiring for students and teachers alike. The whole process felt collaborative from day one, and the end result has had a real impact on daily school life.

James Carter
Private homeowner, Cambridge

Working with AEC was seamless. They listened carefully, challenged our thinking in the right ways, and delivered a design that just works — light, functional, and surprisingly cost-efficient. We couldn’t be happier with the result.

Ravi Patel
Director, Ashore housing development

AEC brought clarity and creativity to a complex residential scheme. Their technical knowledge and attention to detail kept the project on track and their team were genuinely great to work with.

Sarah Mitchell
Headteacher, Hollowbrook primary

AEC understood exactly what our school needed a space that was calm, practical, and inspiring for students and teachers alike. The whole process felt collaborative from day one, and the end result has had a real impact on daily school life.

James Carter
Private homeowner, Cambridge

Working with AEC was seamless. They listened carefully, challenged our thinking in the right ways, and delivered a design that just works — light, functional, and surprisingly cost-efficient. We couldn’t be happier with the result.

Ravi Patel
Director, Ashore housing development

AEC brought clarity and creativity to a complex residential scheme. Their technical knowledge and attention to detail kept the project on track and their team were genuinely great to work with.

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