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A Countryside transformation: replacement dwelling, Bedford

Replacement dwelling and associated outbuildings: A countryside transformation This project focuses on replacing an existing […]

Office expansion for industry expert in Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Bedford

Description This project focuses on a modern Commercial Park situated on the outskirts of Bedford, […]

Home renovation: first-floor extension & kitchen extension, Northampton

Property description No 5 consists of a large, two storey, detached four bedroom dwelling with […]

End-terrace cottage renovation, Newport Pagnell

Property description The project concerns renovating and extending an end of terrace cottage built of […]

Crafting elegance: the development of two executive-style homes, Wavendon

Property Description The development consists of two detached executive-style homes with landscaped gardens and associated […]

Redevelopment of bungalow for multi generational household, Bozeat

Site description The site was located approximately a quarter of a mile west outside a village […]

Change of Use: ancillary building into independent dwelling, Ravenstone

Property description The subject structure is a single storey ancillary outbuilding located within the settlement […]

Enhancing an Edwardian home with a stylish side extension, Sharnbrook

Property description The subject building is a semi-detached Edwardian dwelling located at the edge of […]

Bungalow retrofit with metal roof and solar technology, Brafield

Property description The project concerns retrofitting a post war bungalow to improve its energy efficiency, […]

Replacement dwelling outside village confines, Potterspury

Property description The project concerns replacing an existing detached post war bungalow with paddock land […]

Refurbishment Works at Specialist Health Care Home, Olney

Property description Broomfield is a long established private residential care facility registered with the Care […]

Alterations to Abington town house, Northampton

Property description The subject building is a mid-terrace residential property that has previously been extended […]

Adapting Historic Buildings: A former estate cottage, Hartwell

Property description No6 is a grade II listed semi-detached cottage, built circa 1840, of coursed […]

Outbuilding within the curtilage of a statutorily protected property, Sherington

Property description No 1 is a grade II listed coursed rubblestone cottage with a traditional […]

Heritage property extended with respectful design, Olney

Property description No 81 is a Georgian 4 bedroom terraced property built circa 1750 of […]

Preservation of Agricultural Heritage: Threshing Barn Extension, Sywell

Property description The dwelling is a converted agricultural structure and constructed of red brick with […]

Historic building repairs: Essential steps for preservation, Newport Pagnell

Property description The subject building is a grade II listed house constructed circa 1689 with […]

Renovation of former Chapel and glazed link extension, Stoke Goldington

Property description The village of Stoke Goldington lies approximately 4 miles NNW of Newport Pagnell […]

How much does an architect cost in 2026?

How much does it cost to hire an architect in 2026? Architect job type Low […]

Architects code of conduct

New Code of Conduct published by the Architects Registration Board The architects code is a […]

Why work with me? – Successful planning outcomes

Planning applications I will handle your planning submission with precision and care to increase the […]

Health & Safety in Construction: A guide to CDM roles and duties

CDM Construction (Design and Management) Regulations CDM Regulations apply: To all projects regardless of size […]

Understanding the uses of Lime mortar in construction

What's the difference between hydraulic and non-hydraulic lime? Lime Mortar for building purposes can be […]

Eliminate the hazards and pitfalls of construction

Hazard Elimination - RAG lists Are a helpful management tool that use a traffic light […]

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Potterspury
Replacement dwelling with 6 bedrooms nears completion on-site. Granted permission in 2021 the property is a self-build project that has been built using modern methods of construction and utilises up to date technologies to ensure long term sustainability.

Hunsbury
Approval granted by West Northamptonshire Council for the change of use of a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to small care home (Use Class C2) to offer families short-term and time limited respite care for two to three individuals in a domestic setting.

Luton
Approval of reserved matters for development of land for residential purposes - Erection of three 2- bedroom, four person dwellings after demolition of existing converted outbuilding.

Daventry
Building work has commenced to extend a detached dwelling in School Street. Planning permission granted July 2024.

Stoke Goldington
Listed building and planning consent has been granted for the alteration of an access drive to include replacement gates and the erection of a free-standing screen wall. The works follow the erection of a glazed link extension to the rear of the property that extends the living accommodation.

Hartwell
Planning and listed building consent has been granted by West Northamptonshire Council to rebuild a single storey rear addition with new bifold doors and high-level windows. The kitchen will be reinstated to the original rear room of the house.

Wellingborough Road
Building and refurbishment work has just completed at a mid-terrace residential property at the northern edge to Abington Park. Our proposals focused on providing a new open plan kitchen diner at the rear of the property with bifold doors on to the garden.

Poets Estate, Newport Pagnell
Our client recently purchased the property and wanted to make it their forever home by making better use of the roof space as a habitable room with ensuite shower room. Using the smallest bedroom as a study / work from home space. Developing the residual integral garage space as a utility and cloakroom.

Odell Road, Sharnbrook
A single storey side extension has just been completed on an impressive Edwardian style family home at the edge of the village conservation area. The extension provides a new family orientated room with kitchen and dining spaces.

Moores Hill, Olney
Planning permission has been granted to improve the layout of a semi-detached property with a two-storey rear extension, a lean-to style front extension and to adapt the roof space to habitable accommodation with dormer.

Coneygere, Olney
Detailed technical drawings prepared to convert the roof space to a habitable bedroom with ensuite shower room. Building work to be undertaken by Kingsmead Conversions Ltd.

Sherington, Newport Pagnell
Consent has been granted by Milton Keynes Council to extend and renovate a detached outbuilding within the curtilage of a statutorily protected property.

Barton Seagrave
Approval granted by North Northamptonshire Council for 'Change of use from dwelling house to care home for up to three individuals'.

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