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palace house farm cottage...

planning approval : another planning approval granted, for a a modern extension to our Clients’ home of character and located within a Conservation Area and Green Belt setting : our Client appointed us to remove several previous additions and provide a more coherent internal layout and modern extension, to augment the connection with the fantastic rear garden : we engaged with the local Planning authority, due to the complexity of the location and adjacent listed building, and to ensure our Clients’ aspirations can now come to fruition.

tags: planning approved, conservation area, greenbelt, design
categories: residential, extension, conservation area
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

the barn...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full conversion of an existing brick barn within the curtilage of a listed building and a green belt setting : the building will be converted to provide three new homes, within a wonderful rural setting, ensuring the long term future of this fantastic building and heritage asset.

tags: listed building, greenbelt, planning approved
categories: residential, listed building, dwelling
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

newstead...

planning approval : we have recently provided designs for a new development of two modern homes with the green belt in Aughton : the contemporary homes will replace a single detached property : the development was allowed on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate, after the local authority refused planning approval.

tags: planning approved, design
categories: residential, dwelling
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

barrow nook...

planning approval : we are pleased to have obtained another planning approval for proposals to create extensions to a detached home: a conservatory will be demolished to make way for a new family and sunroom and outdoor space: the home will now benefit from a better view and interaction with the rear garden, improving the connection between the inside and outside areas.

tags: planning approved, design
categories: residential, extension
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

the granville extension...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full renovation and extension to an existing home within a conservation area : the client proposed a significant extension, refurbishment and contemporary design approach for their existing home, to give the house a creative transformation and a presence deserving of its prominent location within the conservation area location.

tags: planning approved, conservation area, design
categories: conservation area, extension, residential
Wednesday 03.15.23
Posted by Matt Wood
 

withnell station...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full renovation and extension to a wonderful character property within a conservation area : the former railway station is full of charm and details that evoke memories of its previous use, and our client will now embrace this history and compliment a fantastic building with modern and sympathetically designed extensions.

tags: planning approved, conservation area
categories: residential, conservation area, dwelling
Thursday 09.15.22
Posted by Matt Wood
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asmall farm...

planning approval : our clients’ proposals for a new dwelling in ormskirk have been approved by the local authority and we have completed technical drawings ready for start on site very soon : the proposed form of the building will reflect the simple lines of the traditional barn structure that it replaces, and is typical of the local vernacular : the design has an over-arching contextual approach, utilising traditional materials that provide an appropriate design response to this agricultural setting, and embraces the beautiful surrounding rural landscape.

tags: planning approved, design, greenbelt
categories: residential, dwelling
Thursday 09.01.22
Posted by Matt Wood
 

grange farm cottage...

planning approval : our design proposals for a contemporary extension in dalton have been approved by the local authority : our clients’ brief to provide a modern extension to their character property will provide a family room, gym and bar area, and enhance the relationship with the wonderful garden and outside living areas.

tags: planning approved, design, greenbelt
categories: residential, extension
Thursday 09.01.22
Posted by Matt Wood
 

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