Tibbalds is an independent, employee-owned practice. We connect planning, urban design and architecture to improve everyday life – creating places that work for the people who use them. 

We work across the full development process – from policy and strategy through to planning permissions and delivery. Whether we're leading projects or working as specialist consultants within wider teams, we bring the same commitment to design quality, collaboration and rigour.

What sets us apart:
– We can lead on planning, lead on design, or bring both together. That flexibility means we can navigate the planning system whilst shaping places that are distinctive, well-designed and deliverable.

– We're collaborative by nature and rooted in place. Our projects are shaped by local character, heritage and the needs of the people who'll use it. We listen, learn and design around what makes each place distinctive.

– We're independent and employee-owned. This gives us the freedom to work with clients who share our values – public, private or third sector.

– We've been doing this since 1978. Nearly 50 years of experience means we can anticipate challenges and bring insight that comes from hundreds of projects across the UK.

– We listen to clients, communities and partners.

Our work ranges in scale from strategic growth plans to garage sites, from sensitive regeneration in historic town centres to new communities planned from scratch and everything in between. Every project is different, but they all begin with the same question: will this make life better for the people who use it?

Tibbalds

This department focuses on the planning and design of urban spaces to enhance functionality and aesthetics.

Urban Design

The department focuses on urban development and land-use planning to facilitate community growth and infrastructure management.

Planning Department

This department focuses on fostering and enhancing leadership skills within the organization.

Leadership Development

This department provides expert advice and support to enhance client operations and strategy.

Tibbalds

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Urban Design

Planning Department

Leadership Development

Consulting Services

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