Planning approval has just been given for a black larch timber framed extension. It is often challenging to bring two roof types together, but mirroringRead more…
Grand opening…
Grand opening…..Built in the 19thC, Home farm was originally accommodation for farm staff at Thorpe Estate. Fast forward to the 21st C and this hasRead more…
Visitors? !
The old brick outbuilding has become, for many of us, a habitable space. Be that for visitors, teenagers, elderly dependants or simply a home office.Read more…
Extending in timber
Timber extension – both outside and in. Use of timber is the right move – even though the construction build up is more complex potentiallyRead more…
Planning approval – Bonehill Mill
Planning approval has been given for conversion of this beautiful old Mill, in Fazeley, Tamworth. It was subject to an arson attach 10 years agoRead more…
Converting an Outbuilding
Converting an outbuilding seems straight forward, but that isn’t always the case; Insulate, structural solutions, bringing light in and ensuring the space is as efficientRead more…
Extending…to gain a view
Extending…… in a simple way with timber framed glass gable and a combination of timber cladding and standing seam roof. Key part of the briefRead more…
Timber framed house…
Busy week of site visits, looking at recently complete Constantine house at Thorpe Constantine (wedding accommodation) and an unrelated refurbishment underway by the sea…of aRead more…
Schoolhouse at Wall Planning
Submitted for planning – Conversion of the schoolhouse at Wall …linking the East and West wing gables…which are have separate stair access are now joinedRead more…
Converting a schoolhouse..
The key issues with a Victorian school house would for me be high & large windows, vaulted ceilings, an irregular floor plan – geared obviouslyRead more…
Working with the 70s…
Working with the 70s?….I may not be specific here on the construction date but it was circa 1976. A fine split level house with greatRead more…
Planning approval for farm conversion
Initially submitted in December 2021, this scheme has had minor – and we mean minor changes throughout an incredibly lengthy determination period. We had moreRead more…