Planning permission has recently been obtained by Let’s Design Architecture for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension in Ashfield. The proposal will incorporate a new larger living area and kitchen/dining space opening up onto the rear garden, as well as a large first floor bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room. Click the button for full details!
Works progressing - Plot 1, Cotton
Works are progressing at Plot 1, Cotton, with the feature glazing in and the building watertight. The Client is very happy with progress on his self-build project.
3D artwork
Today at Let’s Design Architecture…
I’ve been building a block model to show a proposed bungalow in context with its surroundings, using a mix of Sketchup, Photoshop and good old fashioned colouring pencils!
HOLIDAY LETS & GLAMPING CABINS
Glamping Site Approved
Let’s Design Architecture is proud to announce that planning permission has been granted for the design of a site of holiday accommodation including ‘glamping’ units in Cratfield.
Permitted Development - New Legislation
Exciting news for householders!
New permitted development rights will be implemented on 25th May - this includes making the larger home extensions a permanent permitted development right! This current temporary right expires on 30th May and has allowed householders the potential to extend up to 8m beyond the rear wall of a detached house. By making this PD right permanent, there is scope for many more larger home extensions without the worry of a deadline looming.
The legislation will omit the following paragraphs which currently apply:
(13) The development must be completed on or before 30th May 2019.
(14) The developer must notify the local planning authority of the completion of the development as soon as reasonably practicable after completion.
(15) The notification referred to in sub-paragraph (14) must be in writing and must include—
(a)the name of the developer;
(b)the address or location of the development, and
(c)the date of completion.
Contact Zoe at Let’s Design Architecture for advice on how you might extend your home!
Below is an example of a larger home extension designed by Let’s Design Architecture which was permitted under the current legislation.
Approval of two new single storey dwellings
After 16 months, I am proud to have finally achieved an approval of reserved matters on behalf of my Clients for a site of two new dwellings in Cotton. The design is for two bespoke properties, each boasting a large open plan kitchen/living/dining space and 4 bedrooms.
Construction nearing completion
Works are near completion on a two storey extension in Claydon, Suffolk. The project involved major updates to the layout of the old semi-detached property. The Client purchased the property as a three bedroom home; however two of the bedrooms were very small. The only toilet was downstairs in a lean-to extension to the rear and the kitchen was a very poor size.
The new layout includes three double bedrooms, with an en-suite to the master bedroom. The downstairs bathroom has been removed, relocating the downstairs toilet into a new front porch. This opens up the downstairs space to form an open plan kitchen/diner with bi-folding doors into the rear garden. The Client is extremely happy and looks forward to finishing the build.
Digger on site!
Works have commenced on a new side extension I have been working on in Denham. The footings have been inspected by building control who are happy with progress. The digger is shown here, struggling with the clay!
Denham
Side extension to existing house
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PLANNING PERMISSION
I am proud to announce that planning permission has just been granted for my design of a proposed front extension to a barn-style dwelling in Mellis. The extension will form additional kitchen and bedroom/en-suite space, providing the Clients with much needed space for their daughter.
Planning Permission
Suffolk barn-style dwelling achieves planning permission for front extension
9 House Development
Works are progressing well on Phase 1 of the 9 house development at Benhall, with the footings for Plot 1 being well established and Plots 2-5 also out of the ground.
Architectural Sketching
Today the boys have been helping to colour in my architectural sketches. I think they’re doing a fantastic job! (Don’t panic, it’s just a photocopy!!)
Henley Road - Curved Wall
Works are progressing well on the front extension at Henley Road. The bricklayers have done a very nice job of matching up the existing Flemish bond brickwork with the adjacent garage and formed a beautiful curve with header bricks. The extension appears seamless against the rest of the house. The windows are to be designed with the frames hidden within the brickwork to allow for as much light as possible to enter the room and will be specially made to fit the curve of the extension. A flat roof will be hidden beyond the parapet wall to blend in seamlessly with the roof of the existing garage.
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Works progressing - new dwelling, Kettleburgh
Works are progressing on a new dwelling in Kettleburgh, for which I am Contract Manager and Principal Designer. The foundations and plinth bricks below DPC level are in place and the site is looking good so far!
Planning Permission
Planning permission has recently been obtained for the proposed two storey rear extension and side extension to a house in Thorndon. The Clients are very pleased with the outcome and look forward to Let's Design Architecture completing the building regulations drawings in the near future.
Completion of conversion project
Works recently completed on a conversion project in Saxmundham. The existing townhouse was converted into two separate dwellings, including the re-building of a previously demolished lean-to.
The original property would have been two town houses, which had previously been converted into a single dwelling; the layout of which didn't work and the appearance was outdated. The original sash window had been removed and replaced with a poor quality casement window, which looked out of place on the street scene. The property lends itself well to being two dwellings as it was formerly, so the developer wanted to restore it as such.
Works to the frontage included the provision of a new front door and window, re-instating the original appearance, along with carefully chosen brickwork to suit. A new party wall was added to separate the dwellings and the internal layouts were carefully designed to maximize space.
The developer is very happy with the finished houses.
Approval for nine dwellings in Benhall
The reserved matters application for a proposal of nine properties at Benhall has recently been approved by Suffolk Coastal District Council. Let's Design Architecture is delighted with the outcome of the application and looks forward to watching the properties being built in the near future.
Planning fees 20% increase
The Government has recently introduced a new fee scale for Planning Applications, increasing the fees by 20%.
These new regulations also include the right for them to charge a fee for applications for planning permission related to the removal of permitted development rights through Article 4 directions or by condition, where this was previously free of charge.
The Planning Portal fee calculator provides the latest fees for planning applications.
Contact Zoe at Let's Design Architecture if you need drawings and to make an application for planning or building regulations.
Feeling blue... architecture
Today I am in London, which is always architecturally interesting. I have just driven here on a day trip to the Royal London Hospital. I didn’t know what to expect, I have been to a few hospitals around London with my parents and usually they are a mismatch of architectural styles, using converted buildings with new elements added on. I was quite impressed to find a completely contemporary building with a very smart blue mosaic facade and modern glass atrium. I only went to the second floor, but from here you can see that the hospital architects have made the most of the views of London and the famous ‘guerkin’ at 30 St Mary Axe.
The interior is very clean, open and well thought out. I should really have ventured to the top floor to get the most of the view, but I didn’t think about it at the time. Maybe if I come back I will get a picture from the top!
Proposed Change of Use of Former Shop to Holiday Let
Proposed Floor Plan for Change of Use to Holiday Let
After a lengthy planning process, Let's Design Architecture has recently obtained planning permission for the change of use conversion of a barn to form a holiday let. The barn had previously been used as a shop, although is now redundant storage space. The planning process took some time as we had to prove the viability of the potential use as well as giving reasons why there is no longer a requirement for a shop in this area.
Architectural career
Following on from my previous blog about my architectural career, this just popped up on my Facebook timeline - a proud moment four years ago, I was part of the design team on the locally famous Rivercote dwelling, near the River Deben in Woodbridge. We won Highly Commended for Design (Residential). I worked on the initial design concept alongside Patrick Allen and produced detailed coloured planning drawings and site plans. The dwelling is built on a flood plain, with the residential area being located on the first floor allowing for the storage area underneath to become flooded while not affecting the living area above.
