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Lymm Beer & gin fest logo

With amazing weather forecast for this weekend, we can think of nowhere else we’d rather be than heading down to the Lymm Beer & Gin Fest, and that has nothing to do with us being a proud cask sponsor! Now running for over 10 years, the festival has been working alongside the Lymm & District… Read more »

Huge increases to planning fees in England

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What you need to know before the 31st march From the 31st March 2025 Planning Fee Charges will increase for most planning applications in England. At the moment Scotland and Wales are unaffected. The following service charges will apply on the Planning Portal after this date: While some fees have experienced only minimal increases, we… Read more »

Welcome Marcelina!

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We’re thrilled to welcome Marcelina to the cb3 design team! Marcelina joins us as a Part I Architectural Assistant after recently graduating Robert Gordon university, bringing fresh perspectives and a wealth of talent to our creative family. To help you get to know her better, we’ve asked Marcelina a few fun questions about her architectural… Read more »

Chaddock Hall: From Ruins to Reconstruction

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Chaddock Hall, Worsley CGI image

Chaddock Hall, a historic grade II listed house in Worsley near Walkden and Astley on the outskirts of Northwest Manchester and Lancashire, is being thoughtfully reimagined into two stunning new residences. Following significant fire damage in 2014, the property is currently being reconstructed by Redwaters Construction Ltd and is due to be complete very soon…. Read more »

Behind the scenes of our Lymm office

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Take a glimpse inside our Lymm office, where all the magic happens! We love our cosy, open-plan studio full of greenery, innovative ideas and the expertise to make your dream project a reality! We provide a full architectural service from feasibility through to project completion, offering a wide range of services in all aspects of… Read more »

we’re hiring!

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Position: Architectural Technician/Technologist. Location: Peebles / Edinburgh. CB3 Design is currently looking to recruit an experienced Technician/Technologist to join our team in Peebles, with a future opportunity to work in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and contribute to a variety of projects across the UK. We are a… Read more »

we’re hiring!

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Position: Part 2 Architectural Assistant / Architect. Location: Peebles / Edinburgh. CB3 Design is currently looking to recruit a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Architect to join our team in Peebles, with a future opportunity to work in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and contribute to a variety… Read more »

eco, off-grid, low energy house

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coloured site plan for eco house Scottish Borders

Look at that view – and the sun isn’t even shining! What an incredible location for a new off-grid, low-energy, eco house. With Planning permission recently granted, we hope to have the Building Warrant in place shortly to allow kick-off on site. We’ll be posting pictures as the work progresses, so watch this space!