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PMA receives planning approval for a new headquarters for Turnstyle Designs
PMA are excited to share that we have been granted planning approval for the construction of a new headquarters for Turnstyle Designs in the heart of North Devon. Turnstyle Designs: fabricators of luxury, artisanal door hardware, have been in operation for over thirty years. Shipping to over forty countries, they are a true North Devon…
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Planning Approval for Contemporary Garden Room Extension for a Home in North Devon
We are excited to share that our design for a contemporary garden room extension to a New England-style home in North Devon has received planning approval. Set on a windswept hillside with sweeping views, the project transforms how the home connects to its landscape. The new garden room celebrates light, space, and year-round comfort, creating…
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PMA awarded LABC Building Excellence Award for Northway Court
We are delighted to announce that our project at Northway Court has won the award for “Best Non-Residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion” for the South West Region at the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Building Excellence Awards 2025. This superb tourism development for The Holiday Property Bond (HPB) sits on above the North Devon coast,…
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PMA gets out and about for National Wellness Month!
August is celebrated as National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritising self-care and fostering sustainable healthy habits for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Established in 2018, the month encourages a comprehensive approach to health and serves as a reminder to make wellness a priority. The purpose of the month is to encourage self-care, stress…
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Reshaping the High Street: Class MA and new possibilities for conversion of commercial to residential through permitted development
The high street, once a hub of community, commerce, and enterprise opportunity, is experiencing a rate of decline that threatens to compromise the very character of UK town centres. Changing consumer habits, the dominance of online retail, high operating costs and the final hammer blow of the pandemic have left once-vibrant town centres struggling with…
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10 Top Tips to Make The Most of Class Q!
Ever wondered how to get the best from a barn conversion project? Whether a forever home, holiday home or development project, we have a huge amount of experience with converting agricultural buildings, since the Class Q Permitted Development rights came into being in 2013. Here are our “top tips” to get the most from your…
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A New Home in the Country – Replacement Rural Dwelling Success
A Sensitive Approach to Rural Living Abscott Farm is set within a beautiful yet sensitive rural landscape, characterised by rolling hills, open farmland, and scattered farmsteads. The original dwelling on the site was a modest, timeworn structure with limited energy efficiency and outdated living standards. Not only that but the design and external materials were…
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PMA Spring 2025 Newsletter
We are delighted to share our Spring 2025 newsletter with you. This has updates from the world of architecture, planning and us at PMA. We hope you enjoy reading.
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Bespoke Development of New Rural Homes Underway
We have enjoyed a positive start to the new year with a flurry of recent planning approvals. The first was for a pair of contemporary new homes within an existing village for our long time clients, Bonds Builders. https://www.bondsbuilders.com As an establish family firm of builders and developers who undertake bespoke development projects, they take…
