BEN JONESArchitects
A charred-timber garden studio designed by Ben Jones Architects, set on a lawn
RIBA · CHARTEREDPRACTICE · LEWESRIBAEST. LEWES

4.7 · 12 Google reviews

Beautiful homes and extensions, designed in Lewes

A friendly, local practice with over 15 years’ experience designing homes, handling planning, and supporting your build on site.

The practice

From modern countryside homes to sensitive extensions on listed buildings, we work across the lot. One small Lewes practice handling design, planning, and renovation from first sketch to finished build.

We’re a friendly practice that enjoys the whole job: getting a design right, navigating the increasingly complex planning process, and being on hand on site while it’s built. Garden studios to historic farm conversions: drop us a line to discuss yours.

What we do

One practice, the whole job

Design, planning and renovation under one roof, so the people who draw your home are the ones who see it through.

A contemporary kitchen-diner extension with white exposed rafters, a large garden window and an oak dining table
Kitchen-diner extension · garden-facing

Design

New homes and the rooms you actually live in.

  • Residential home design
  • New-build homes
  • Interior design & renovations
  • Garden studios & outbuildings

Extend & convert

More space from the building you already have.

  • Extensions & remodelling
  • Listed building alterations
  • Historic & farm building conversions
  • Basement conversions

Planning & build

Through approvals and on site until it’s done.

  • Planning application navigation
  • Conservation area projects
  • On-site construction support
  • Sustainable design consultation
The hard part

We navigate the planning process so you don’t have to

Conservation areas, listed buildings, the High Weald AONB: the rules get more complex every year. Here’s how that reads on a real Lewes project.

A listed house in the Cliffe, Lewes with a new rear extension and garden
DWG · Cliffe listed extension, Lewes

LBListed building

A sensitive addition that sits quietly against the original house.

CALewes Conservation Area

Designed and argued through approval, with materials and massing to match.

AONBHigh Weald AONB

New-builds carefully sited so they belong in the landscape.

PPPlanning, navigated

We handle the increasingly complex process so you don't have to.

Ben Jones Architects · LewesPlanning & conservationDrawn to approval
Selected projects

A few we’ve enjoyed

From listed-building extensions in the Cliffe to new homes in the countryside. Real Ben Jones Architects projects.

A period house kitchen extension with ornate cornice, oak cabinetry and a large garden window
Glass garden room · period house
Interior of a converted historic farm building with exposed beams, a long oak table and steel-framed windows
Historic farm conversion · Chailey
A new-build brick and timber-clad house in a countryside garden under a blue sky
New-build home · the countryside
A white-clad single-storey garden room extension on a flint cottage
Garden room · flint cottage
An oak pergola over a paved garden terrace with table and chairs
Oak pergola & terrace
Where to start

Which service is right for you?

Answer three quick questions and we’ll point you to the right starting point, then arrange a free, no-obligation chat about your project.

No quotes, no commitment. Just a sensible first step.

What are you planning?

Pick whatever's closest. We'll take it from there.

A new homeAn extension or remodelListed or period workA garden studio or outbuildingA conversionNot sure yet
Where's the project?
LewesElsewhere in East SussexA conservation area or AONBNot sure of the constraints
Where are you up to?
Just an ideaNeed planning adviceReady to start designingMid-build, need support
Anything else we should know?
Drop us a line
Testimonials
4.7

12 Google reviews

I can't believe these guys haven't got more reviews. My experience was 100% positive. We bought a listed building and wanted an extension and they not only guided us through the whole process but came up with a design that worked beautifully…

Julian Scobie

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We have now used Ben Jones Architects on two occasions and can highly recommend their services for quality, attention to detail and efficiency.
Mark Rus
Ben Jones Architects helped us to extend our house in style. Harriet listened to what we wanted and her designs were creative and clear. Her design enabled us to make fantastic use of the space…
Vanessa Smith
We use Harriet at Ben Jones Architects for two extensions on our home on the Nevill in Lewes. She was absolutely amazing, totally understanding our requirements…
Whiskers5000
We engaged Ben Jones Architects to help with the renovation and extension of our Victorian terraced house. The challenge was to create as much space as possible within the confines of the building…
Bernard McCabe

Thinking about a project? Drop us a line.

Tell us what you’re hoping to do and we’ll talk it through. No quote or commitment until you’re ready.

Contact

Local to Lewes. Drop us a line.

We work across Lewes and East Sussex: Chailey, the Cliffe, the High Weald AONB and beyond. Tell us about your project and we’ll be in touch.

Studio

Address47 Priory Street
Lewes, BN7 1HJ

Area servedLewes & East Sussex

Opening hours

Mon – Fri
8:00 – 18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

RIBA Chartered Practice · ARB registered