Thanks for your reply. Coughlan Associates don't have a website and I've tried the planning enquires website and I can't seem to find anything (re either of these architects - not sure if you need more information re the actual developments to find them on there)?
I do have the names of some actual developments they have worked on however these are the ones they have choosen to give me - so I assume they are also the ones they are proud of?
I appreciate it's a long shot asking on here however you never know? And I wouldn't take any information I got on here at face value but it would just add to the other investigations I hope to make.
This whole area of building a house is not something I have any knowledge on and I also do not know anyone who has used a particular architect or builder to get a personal recommended - which of course would be the best route to take.
But thanks genuinely for your advise and I am taking that on board.