At Grayling Thomas Architects, we specialise in masterplanning that transforms complex site data into actionable strategies for sustainable growth. Whether you’re a developer, council, school trust, diocese, or landowner, we create masterplans that are visionary, practical, and rooted in community.
What is a Masterplan?
A masterplan is the blueprint for long-term development. It defines how land, buildings, green spaces, and infrastructure come together to create a coherent, future-proof place. Our role is to turn aspirations into deliverable strategies that win planning approval and create real value.
We answer the key questions clients ask:
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What can this site achieve?
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How do we maximise value while meeting planning constraints?
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What’s the phasing strategy to reduce cost and disruption?
Our Masterplanning Expertise
We work across Oxfordshire, London, and the wider UK, delivering town planning, campus masterplans, housing development layouts, and regeneration projects. Our expertise includes:
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Feasibility studies & site appraisals - identifying opportunities and constraints early.
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Urban design & placemaking - shaping vibrant communities with identity.
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School & campus masterplans - phasing strategies that minimise disruption during construction.
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Residential masterplans - from circular housing schemes to mixed-use neighbourhoods.
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Sustainable development - integrating green infrastructure, energy-efficient design, and future adaptability.
Why Choose Us for Masterplanning?
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Planning success - we understand local authority requirements and design with approval in mind.
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Community focus - we design places where people thrive: homes, schools, parks, and shared spaces.
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Proven delivery - from Durham High School masterplan to 64 Homes, Oxfordshire, our projects demonstrate impact.
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Tailored strategies - every site and client goal is different; we deliver bespoke masterplans that balance vision and practicality.
Featured Case Studies
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Innovative Circular Housing Masterplan - Oxfordshire
A forward-looking residential scheme integrating sustainable design, green spaces, and community links.
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Durham High School Masterplan + Phasing Study
A strategic plan for long-term growth while ensuring minimal disruption to school life.
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Sibford School Masterplan - Sibford Ferris
A holistic school masterplan balancing new facilities with a coherent phased approach.
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24 Homes off Hagbourne Hill, Oxfordshire
Residential development designed around landscape-led principles and placemaking.
Start Your Masterplanning Project​
If you’re a developer, council, diocese, school trust, or landowner seeking expert guidance, Grayling Thomas Architects is here to deliver innovative, achievable, and sustainable masterplans.
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​​📩 Contact us today - our team will respond promptly to discuss your project.
Oxfordshire​
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7 Goddards Lane
The Theatre Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton
OX7 5NP
​​​Cambridgeshire
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Sheraton House
Castle Park
Cambridge
CB3 OAX​​​
