Pownall House

Set in a desirable location with open countryside beyond the site boundaries, this Farmhouse renovation has recently completed on site. The old farmhosue has been modernised refurbished throughout and extended. A carefully refined layout, open plan in part, sensitively addresses the change across the site from residential to open countryside. Large glazed elements capture views… Read more »

New residential development: On Site

  This development of 7 new dwellings on a windfall infill plot in Lymm, Cheshire is progressing well on site. The site is surrounded by existing residential properties off a quiet cul-de-sac. Each of the 3 and 4 bed family homes includes a garden and off street parking.       Existing trees on the… Read more »

Planning Approval for 7 new homes

After a substantial pre-application process and a lengthy application period we have recently obtained planning permission for 7 new homes , in a mix of 3 & 4 bedrooms. The site is located in Lymm, Cheshire and has gone unused for a considerable period to date. The site is a secluded little oasis, a windfall… Read more »

Split Level House: Site Progress

Work is pressing on to complete the Split Level House in Cheshire which has now taken shape with its roof and dormers in place. Site Progress Jan 2016 Site Progress Feb 2016 The project is due for completion later in the year. It will provide a comfortable family home in a quiet spot with wonderful… Read more »

New Build Split Level House

Work is now progressing on site with this detached split level house for a private client. The site previously contained a dormer bungalow which was in a poor state of repair. The design incorporates elements of the original house to remain in keeping with the neighbouring properties along the street-scene. To the side and rear… Read more »

Walton Locks

This project at Walton Locks, Stockton Heath, Warrington, lies on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in a very prominent position on what is a historically important site. The site marks the entrance to what were Warrington Docks, connecting the River Mersey with the Manchester Ship Canal.  Walton Locks Completed Blocks Several phases of… Read more »

New Build Dwellings & Stables

We have recently obtained planning permission for two replacement dwellings in the Greenbelt Village of Heatley, and look forward to commencing the detailed design. The project comprises three main elements: Replacement of a pair of semi-detached houses with a detached 6 bed property of similar footprint to the two semi-detached dwellings but with approximately double… Read more »

New Build Dwelling & Garage

This unique secluded plot with views out across the North Cheshire Greenbelt has been the site of a cottage for around a century. The existing building has been heavily modified with extensions and outbuildings over many decades, giving a fair size of accommodation but with undesirable aesthetics and to outdated construction & energy performance standards…. Read more »

Minister pledges more help for custom-built housing

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has promised to help turn custom-built housing into a mainstream option rather than the minority interest it is at present. His pledge came in a speech at think tank The Policy Exchange which revealed that currently custom-built housing represents 10 per cent of the new-build total. He said: “There are over… Read more »