Studio Tashkeel Architecture Ltd.

Studio Tashkeel Architecture Ltd. We help property investors and developers get planning consent and deliver profitable schemes.

Specialising in residential new build, change of use, and HMOs across Greater Manchester and the North West. Studio Tashkeel is a Manchester based architectural practice specialising in Residential & Commercial Architecture, Design solutions & Planning applications

This is what successful planning looks like. Our pre-application approach identified the feasible scope early—rear exten...
17/06/2026

This is what successful planning looks like. Our pre-application approach identified the feasible scope early—rear extension, roof raising, front porch accessibility—and got the council on board before formal submission.
For developers and investors, this is where strategy matters. Rushing to application costs time. Getting it right costs nothing. We've helped 400+ projects navigate this phase, and it shows.

Here in Manchester, a client approached us, seeking our services, to help them create more space in their family home. W...
10/06/2026

Here in Manchester, a client approached us, seeking our services, to help them create more space in their family home. We took it on with also minding their future Property Value and how it could help them attain an income rather than just a "living".

08/06/2026

What a journey! From the high-flying world of iconic architecture to a realization that changed everything.

Muthahar, the visionary behind STA, is sharing the story of what truly drives their work.

Imagine spending three years mastering the details of a Moscow residence – dealing with GFRC facade panellisation, parametric geometry, and high-stakes budgets at Zaha Hadid Architects. That’s intense! But upon returning to Manchester, Muthahar found a deeper challenge:

"I realised the real complexity was in the planning system, not the form-finding. That's what STA was built around."

That’s a powerful lesson in pivoting from the spectacular to the foundational! It’s inspiring to see a company built on solving the most complex problems—the ones that unlock real-world progress.

From raw roof space to high-yield living space.On-site progress on an existing building conversion, where we're transfor...
05/06/2026

From raw roof space to high-yield living space.

On-site progress on an existing building conversion, where we're transforming raw roof space into compliant, high-yield residential accommodation.

For property developers, the success of a loft conversion relies entirely on navigating building regulations efficiently. A weak fire strategy or poor material planning will stall your build and drain your margins.

Key compliance considerations we design around on every conversion:

✅ Fire strategy — escape distances that meet strict regulatory limits without sacrificing layout efficiency.
✅ Thermal performance — advanced insulation specified to hit required U-values while protecting critical room heights.
✅ Structural integrity — new floor joists and steel supports coordinated to handle increased loading smoothly.

We keep the architectural process simple, streamlined, and profitable for developers. No noise, just commercially smart design solutions.

📍 Proudly designing across the North West.

02/06/2026

⚠️Attention Greater Manchester Property Developers: The Blunt Truth About Planning

Stop wasting time and capital on applications that are set up to fail. A robust, upfront planning strategy isn't a luxury—it's the job.

The reality check: Planning in Greater Manchester is getting exponentially harder.

Neighbour objections are carrying more weight than ever.

LPA resourcing is severely stretched.

Here’s the insight successful developers understand:

The schemes that get through are the ones with a clear, defensible planning narrative from day one—not the ones where the narrative is bolted on as an afterthought at submission. That upfront clarity is the difference between approval and endless delays.

Luxury Living Meets Inspired Design at Imperial House 🏙️At Studio Tashkeel, we believe architecture should be more than ...
01/06/2026

Luxury Living Meets Inspired Design at Imperial House 🏙️

At Studio Tashkeel, we believe architecture should be more than just a building—it should be an experience. Our Imperial House development brings this vision to life.

By balancing modern aesthetics with functional requirements, we’ve created a landmark regeneration project that offers:
✅ Private gardens & secure recreational areas
✅ Dedicated children’s play zones
✅ Seamless basement parking despite a challenging 4-metre site level change
✅ Modern 1, 2, & 3-bedroom luxury apartments

Expertise You Can Trust
Our team brings 35+ years of experience to every project, ensuring your development is not only beautiful but also fully compliant with local residential standards. We take pride in being a "game-changer" for property investors, handling everything from surveys and third-party reports to building regulations.

As seen in Premier Hospitality magazine, our designs are recognised for their innovation and efficiency.

🏢 → 🏠 Converting a commercial building?The planning route you choose changes everything — your timeline, your unit count...
21/05/2026

🏢 → 🏠 Converting a commercial building?

The planning route you choose changes everything — your timeline, your unit count, your GDV, and your risk profile.

Most developers assume Permitted Development is always the smarter play. It often isn't. And there's a third route most people miss entirely that can protect your acquisition and unlock the upside at the same time.

We've broken down the full decision logic — with real numbers — in our latest blog.
👇 Read it before your next acquisition.
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We are honoured to have won Corporate LiveWire 's – Innovation & Excellence Award 2026 under the category of "Full Servi...
20/05/2026

We are honoured to have won Corporate LiveWire 's – Innovation & Excellence Award 2026 under the category of "Full Service Architecture Firm"!

A huge thank you to the judging panel for acknowledging our work and the values we stand for.

To our clients, partners, and supporters: thank you for trusting us, challenging us, and growing with us. This achievement is as much yours as it is ours.

Here’s to continuing to innovate, elevate, and deliver excellence every step of the way.

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The UK is full of vacant commercial buildings… but most developers still walk past their biggest opportunity.What if tha...
14/05/2026

The UK is full of vacant commercial buildings… but most developers still walk past their biggest opportunity.

What if that empty office, shop, or mixed‑use unit could become high‑yield residential apartments—without full planning permission?

Most don’t realise how powerful the Permitted Development routes really are, or how much value uplift sits hidden in the right building.

Class MA alone now applies to far more buildings than before, thanks to the removal of the 1,500 sqm cap and vacancy requirement.

But here’s the catch:
The wrong feasibility, the wrong PD route, or missing an Article 4 direction can kill a deal before it starts

We’ve broken down the entire process—from eligibility to yield optimisation—in a new blog that shows developers exactly where the real opportunities are hiding.

👉 Read the full guide and see how to unlock value from underperforming commercial assets.

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https://www.studiotashkeel.com/blog/vacant-commercial-to-residential-apartments





13/05/2026

We are literally building profits out of thin air.

If you are fighting over overpriced plots of land in Greater Manchester, you are looking in the wrong direction. You need to look up.

One of the biggest untapped opportunities in the North West right now is airspace development—constructing new residential units directly on top of existing buildings.

When land scarcity drives up acquisition costs, adding new storeys to a structure you already own entirely bypasses that financial bottleneck.

It is highly sustainable, it revitalises urban centres, and the margins are exceptional when designed correctly.

At Studio Tashkeel, our philosophy is that we don’t just look at the ground floor footprint.

We assess the vertical volume. If the existing structure can take the load, you are sitting on highly profitable, invisible square footage.

Don’t buy more land until you’ve checked the airspace above the land you already own.

Address

1-3 Ashton Lane
Sale
M336WT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441615465395

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