TIMELINE
Happy Birthday to Us – 2022
In honour of our anniversary we have redesigned our logo to celebrate 30 years of unlocking potential.
Reigate & Banstead Business Awards 2022
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated in the “Employer of the Year” category in the Reigate & Banstead Business Awards 2022.
Surrey Property Awards 2021
Our design of 3 cottages for Alexson Homes in Ripley, Surrey receives Runner Up in the “Best Boutique Development” Category of the Surrey Property Awards 2021.
Our new hq in reigate – 2021
We continue to grow and move across the road to 5 Pool House on Bancroft Road, Reigate.
Max wins Apprentice of the Year 2020
Max Rayner wins Apprentice of the Year at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2020. Max joined WS in September 2018 as one of only 6 people in the UK undergoing the new Architectural Assistant Apprenticeship. We were thrilled when he..Read More
We expand and open our Croydon Office in 2019
We are proud to open our first London office at No.1 Croydon. This iconic building designed by Richard Seifert was formerly known as the NLA Tower.
winner: best new luxury property – Surrey Property Awards 2019
We win “Best New Luxury Property” category at the Surrey Property Awards for Windsor Homes and the erection of two detached dwellings in Weybridge.
Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2019
We are finalist in the “Supply Chain Excellence” category at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2019, thanks to our innovative Preferred Partners initiative.
Reigate & Banstead Business Awards 2019
We are Runner Up in “Best Social Value Business” and “Employer of the Year” at the Reigate & Banstead Business Awards. Two great categories to be shortlisted in and an example of WSPA’s DNA.
We Become a RIBA Chartered Practice – 2018
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. We serve our members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Being inclusive, ethical, environmentally..Read More
Surrey Property Awards 2018
We came runner up in the Best Professional Property Services Company Category at the 2018 Surrey Property Awards. We came second out of the 94 entrants in our Category which is a remarkable achievement.
Winner: Best New Luxury Property – Surrey Property Awards 2017
What a fantastic way to finish 2017 by winning the “Best New Luxury Property” award in our 25th Anniversary year. Our entry was for the Planning & Architecture for four detached houses at Alexandra Gate in Reigate for Riverdale Developments.
Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2017
We are proud Finalist in two categories at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, Supply Chain Excellence and Business of the Year (up to £1m).
New North Point Logo – 2017
Our team recognise that our company initials form part of the compass points which evolved into our new North Point logo, used on our location plans.
We celebrate our 25th anniversary – 2017
2017 marked our 25th anniversary year. We held our Team Conference at the Design Museum in London. Our guest speaker was Sally Brown from Gatwick Diamond Business.
Winner: Best Website Surrey Digital Awards 2016
We win GOLD for the Best Website at the Surrey Digital Awards. Tough competition with lots of innovative businesses being shortlisted.
We launch the WS Work Experience Programme in 2015
The programme provides different types of work experience, whether you are an aspiring Planner, Architect, or Architectural Technician. The popular scheme is mentored by Lee Barker our Architectural Director.
We relocate back into the centre of Reigate – 2013
After a 5 year hiatus from being in the town centre, we relocate to Europe House on Bancroft Road.
20th Anniversary – 2012
We celebrate the anniversary of our first two decades with a trip to Lingfield Park Racecourse.
Our First House Design – 2011
A major milestone in our journey; we design and obtain planning permission for our first one off house.
Our Preferred Partners Initiative launches in 2011
We launch our Preferred Partners initiative, a network of trusted industry specialist professionals. This ensures that specialist advice required through the Planning & Design Process can be dealt efficiently to provide the best possible chance of success.
We launch WS Planning & Architecture – 2011
We broaden our services and add Architectural design to the well-established Planning service. This unique combination of professional services is well received by existing and new clients alike.
We’re on the move – 2008
After 8 years of sustained growth, we wave goodbye to Bell Street for bigger office space at Reigate Place, 43 London Road.
Time to re-brand with New Company Name – 2002
We decide that our trading name needs to be shorter as we embrace the height of the digital age and to better reflect the service our practice provides. We retain Woods, Sanders & Co Ltd as our registered company name.
Moving to Bigger Premises in Reigate – 2000
As the business continues to grow we decide it’s time to find larger premises. We have now established a very strong client base in Reigate and the surrounding area so 15 Bell Street is our next stop.
It’s Official – We Become a Ltd company in 1999
The practice was registered as a Ltd company with Companies House in April 1999 trading as Woods, Sanders & Co Ltd.
We Open The Doors To Our First Office in 1994
As the business starts to grow we open our first office in the heart of Reigate. The office is above Crow Watkin Estate Agents, 14a Bell Street.
Our First Planning Permission – 1992
We receive our first planning permission which relates to an enforcement appeal in Spelthorne Borough Council.
Humble Beginnings – 1992
Brian Woods began trading as Woods, Sanders & Co from the main bedroom of his house in Reigate.