Cheltenham Architects

coombes:everitt architects is an award winning practice based in the Cotswolds that was born out of a desire to create beautiful spaces that enhance the way we live, learn, work and play.

Toby and John b and w

Practice directors Toby Coombes and John Everitt have both worked in the South West since 2000 and between them have over 40 years post RIBA professional qualifications experience in a broad range of sectors.

Today they are supported by a team of 10 architects and technicians and are one of Gloucestershire's leading RIBA Chartered Architectural Practices.

The practice is known for its wide range of projects from its bespoke contemporary homes, to period properties, large residential developments and commercial projects.

Our latest news

Planning secured for new home in Devon

May 20, 2026

A contemporary new build project we’ve been working on in Devon has passed planning. The striking family home will sit at the top of a hill overlooking Bampton, a small…

Planning approved for barn conversion in Herefordshire countryside

April 27, 2026

We’ve recently secured planning permission for a barn conversion and extension project in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Originally, our client wanted to convert an existing agricultural barn into a one-bedroom…

Contemporary farmstead approved in the Cotswold National Landscape

April 20, 2026

The team have secured planning approval for a replacement dwelling on a hillside site within the Cotswold National Landscape, near Cheltenham. The existing farmhouse and outbuildings will be removed and…

Planning granted for new community hall in Cirencester

March 31, 2026

We’ve recently secured planning permission for a new Scout hut and community hall on the edge of Cirencester, working alongside Cirencester Town Council, Terrace Chartered Building Surveyors & Built Heritage…

Planning secured for extension and renovation project in the Cotswolds

March 9, 2026

The team at coombes everitt have secured planning approval for a new extension and renovation project in the Cotswolds. The approved scheme will see an existing garage demolished and replaced…

Contemporary extension granted planning approval in AONB

February 16, 2026

The team at coombes : everitt has secured planning approval for a contemporary single-storey extension* to a cottage in an AONB, within a conservation area and identified locally as a…