Business Details
43 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural & Planning Services in Liverpool
Cass Associates, part of the DLP Consulting Group, is a multi-disciplinary Employee Owned Trust with offices across the UK. Established in 1983, we have successfully completed over 1,800 commissions and won more than 60 awards for clients across diverse sectors. Our integrated approach combines architecture, planning, masterplanning, landscape architecture, ecology, sustainability, and conservation expertise. We prioritise client-focused solutions, creating value through innovative design while enhancing communities and environments. Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects, Landscape Institute Registered Practitioners, and RTPI Registered Planners, supported by specialists in highways design, flood risk assessment, and strategic development research.With a legacy of delivering projects on budget and schedule, we serve private, voluntary, and public sector clients, including major developers, local authorities, and heritage organisations. Our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation underscores our commitment to quality management. We pride ourselves on fostering strong client relationships, ensuring transparency, and addressing complex challenges with creative, forward-thinking solutions that exceed expectations.
Services
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Masterplanning
Conservation
Ecology
Sustainability
Planning
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in architectural and planning services.
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures rigorous quality management standards.
- We provide fully integrated multi-disciplinary services under one roof.
- Our client-focused approach prioritises tailored solutions and transparency.
- Award-winning team with expertise in heritage, sustainability, and BNG assessments.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- Landscape Institute Registered Practice
- RTPI Registered Planning Consultancy
- RIBA-Accredited Conservation Architect
What people say
Experienced team
Creative solutions
Transparent communication
Award-winning results
Heritage expertise
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services create inspiring, functional buildings that exceed client expectations. Combining innovative design with technical expertise, we deliver projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our RIBA Chartered Practice ensures adherence to the highest quality standards, with a focus on sustainability and heritage conservation.
Landscape Architecture
We design sustainable, ecologically rich landscapes that enhance development settings. Specialising in LVIA and habitat creation, our landscape architects integrate ecological principles into urban and rural projects. Our work balances aesthetics with functionality, supporting biodiversity and community well-being through tailored design solutions.
Conservation
Our RIBA-accredited conservation architects specialise in preserving historic buildings and landscapes. We negotiate with planning authorities to secure viable development agreements, preparing heritage statements and impact assessments. Our approach balances historical integrity with modern functionality, ensuring long-term preservation of cultural assets.
Ecology (BNG Assessment)
We integrate ecology into development projects through BNG assessments, habitat creation, and ecological impact studies. Our experts ensure compliance with planning policies while transforming ecological constraints into design opportunities. Services include feasibility studies for habitat banks and management strategies to achieve biodiversity net gain commitments.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning services create sustainable, economically viable developments for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. We address complex site challenges through integrated urban design strategies, stakeholder engagement, and environmental assessments. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures cohesive, future-ready communities aligned with client objectives.
People
Andrew Wright
Director Architecture
Andrew Wright leads architectural projects with expertise in concept design and contract administration. With extensive experience in community and conservation projects, he ensures technical excellence and client satisfaction through meticulous project management and communication.
Richard Roberts
Consultant Architecture, Urban Design and Conservation
Richard Roberts specialises in large-scale masterplanning and conservation architecture. As an accredited Conservation Architect, he leads studioCass, delivering bespoke residential designs while managing complex urban development projects across multiple sectors.
Ian Smith
Associate Director Sustainability
Ian Smith brings 25+ years of sustainable engineering expertise, focusing on energy efficiency and thermal modelling. His work spans residential to commercial developments, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards while optimising building performance and environmental impact.
Kate Da Cruz
Associate Director Landscape Architecture
Kate Da Cruz leads landscape architecture projects with a background in ecological design. She specialises in green infrastructure assessment and soil manufacture, delivering large-scale landscape solutions that integrate biodiversity with development needs.
Questions
What sectors does Cass Design Consultants work in?
We serve private, voluntary, and public sectors, including developers, local authorities, heritage organisations, and educational institutions across the UK.
Are your services available nationwide?
Yes, with offices in Liverpool, London, Bedford, and Sheffield, we deliver projects nationwide and have worked in Scotland, Wales, and England.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and members of RIBA, Landscape Institute, RTPI, and CIEEM, ensuring quality and professional standards.
How do you handle complex planning challenges?
Our multidisciplinary team integrates architecture, ecology, and planning expertise to address constraints through innovative, compliant solutions.
Can you assist with heritage building projects?
Yes, our RIBA-accredited conservation architects specialise in listed buildings and conservation areas, securing development agreements with planning authorities.
What sustainability services do you offer?
We provide thermal modelling, BNG assessments, and Part L certifications, ensuring projects meet energy efficiency and environmental standards.
