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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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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…
