About ARKEN Homes
ARKEN Homes Planning-led residential development
We specialise in small, carefully curated residential projects, guided by a belief in planning, design and detail. From land to legacy, every project begins with insight and intent.
ARKEN Homes specialises in the planning and design of small, high-quality residential schemes. We focus on the overlooked opportunities – from edge-of-village plots to infill land and underutilised brownfield sites.
We uncover and assess land opportunities, often where others overlook them, balancing planning potential with sensitivity to local context.
We collaborate with talented architects and consultants to create design-led proposals that are commercially viable and visually refined.
Our success is built on a deep understanding of policy, process and local authority engagement. We don’t chase permissions – we build cases.
We don’t just shape proposals — we build them. Every project is developed with the same thoroughness, attention to detail, and design integrity from planning through to completion.
About ARKEN Homes
ARKEN Homes is a modern, planning-led residential developer focused on small-scale schemes – typically between one and ten homes – where our design-conscious, detail-driven approach can make the most meaningful difference.
We believe that the best homes begin with a strong sense of place, and a clear vision from the outset. Our name, derived from the Greek word "arkhe" – meaning "origin" or "first principle" – reflects our philosophy: everything starts with a strong foundation.
From the moment we secure land, our focus is on quality. Working closely with architects, consultants, and planning authorities, we shape proposals that are contextually sensitive, intelligently designed, and deliverable.
We approach every project — from the first sketches to the finished home — with every decision made as though it will carry the ARKEN name for generations.
"Our work is defined by clarity of thought, thoroughness in planning, and a deep respect for place."
Our Approach
At ARKEN, we believe that every successful project begins long before a spade hits the ground. Our approach combines planning insight, design discipline and site-specific thinking to unlock value responsibly.
1. Planning First
We don’t force schemes. We respond to context, policy, and character — working with local authorities to craft solutions that stand the best chance of success.
2. Design-Led, Always
Good design isn’t an aesthetic afterthought — it’s a functional and strategic tool. Our homes are shaped by their surroundings and made to endure.
3. End-to-End Thinking
From the first site meeting to final sign-off, our thinking is joined-up. Whether it’s heritage, ecology, access or community response, we take a balanced, considered view.
Satisfied Customers
See What Our Clients
Say About Us
“ARKEN’s approach was clear, calm and incredibly well-informed. What stood out most was their ability to bring real design thinking to a planning-led process — and to deliver what they promised.”
Landowner
Hertfordshire
“From our first conversation, it was obvious they knew what they were doing. They handled everything from site assessment to planning negotiations with care and clarity — I’d recommend them without hesitation.”
Architect
Buckinghamshire
“They navigated a sensitive planning context with professionalism and detail. What might have been a challenge felt completely manageable in their hands.”
Landowner
Bedfordshire