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Build Your Dream Home in Rock, Cornwall!
We’re delighted to share the news of a newly secured planning permission at one of the most sought-after coastal locations in the South West. PMA has just received outline planning permission for two new build dwellings in Rock, North Cornwall. Set along the banks of the Camel Estuary, Rock has long been celebrated for its…
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A Barn Conversion with a View! Another Planning Approval!
Following on from our recent blog post on how to get planning permission for a new home in the country, here is our most recent example of that. We are pleased to have received full planning approval for the conversion of a single storey agricultural building to a three bedroom home. The barn is in…
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Design Trends We’re Seeing in 2026: Insights from Peregrine Mears Architects Ltd
As we move through 2026, we’ve noticed a clear shift in what clients value in their homes. While aesthetics remain important, conversations are increasingly centred around performance, longevity and how homes support evolving lifestyles. The following themes have emerged consistently across our recent projects and reflect a broader movement towards more thoughtful, adaptable and enduring…
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Class Q, Farm Diversification and Inheritance Planning: Opportunities for Agricultural Landowners
For UK farmers and agricultural landowners, the pressure on traditional farming income has never been greater. Rising costs, changing subsidy regimes and uncertainty around inheritance tax are forcing many families to rethink how their land and buildings are used. The good news is that planning policy offers real opportunities — particularly through Class Q permitted…
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A Self‑Builder’s Guide to the Galaxy
Don’t panic. If you’ve picked up The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, you’ll know that those two words are excellent advice when faced with something vast, complex and slightly overwhelming. Self‑building your own home can feel exactly the same. This blog is our self‑builder’s guide to the galaxy: a practical, down‑to‑earth overview of the self‑build…
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How to Get Planning Permission for a New House in the Country
Securing planning permission for a new house in a rural location can feel like a daunting process, but with careful design and a considered approach, success is achievable. We are delighted to share that we recently secured approval for a new dwelling in the countryside, with a strong fallback option enhancing the project’s resilience. Within…
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A Context-Led Design Response: Two Contemporary Homes on a Sloping Site in Goodleigh
We are pleased to share the completion of two new detached contemporary dwellings in Goodleigh, a project shaped strongly by its challenging yet rewarding site conditions. Set on a sloping plot, the design response was driven by the need to work with the topography while maximising views across the surrounding countryside. Rather than imposing a…
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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…
