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  • Class Q

    Another Class Q success. We love barns.

    Rarely is any planning approval obtained without challenges. The amount of information required to be provided to achieve a Class Q success is often comprehensive, including specialist reports from third party expertise. Some Class Q approvals are trickier than others to obtain. This recent Class Q success is an exciting opportunity, located in an highly…

  • Coast

    Lodges approved for historic coastal inn.

    Having first obtained planning and listed building approval to extend the renowned Blue Ball Inn at Countisbury, Lynmouth, North Devon to provide staff accommodation earlier this year, we were delighted to now receive an additional permission, for 4 contemporary holiday lodges nearby. The sensitive location required a careful solution; in this case the lodges are…

  • Design ideas

    Design ideas for a beach bar

    Every project is unique. Conceptual ideas start the process, inspired by the site and location, use, client’s aspirations; in fact inspiration can come from potentially anywhere. Working in the westcountry, our architectural projects often feature the coast. Beachside projects can provide exciting opportunities to approach things just a little differently. In this case we were…

  • Architectural models

    Architectural models still have an important role

    Forward-thinking architects‘ practices enthusiastically use the latest technology and sophisticated computer software; often being early adopters, keen to enhance our service. However, it’s interesting that physical architectural modelling still remains one of the most useful items in an architect’s toolbox. As the quality of graphics advances apace, physical models remain a unique way to help…

  • Holiday Lodge

    Holiday lodge with an awesome view

    Perched above the fabulous North Devon coast in a sensitive Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) it is a real gem. In summary originally a camping and caravan site, innovations have replaced the traditional static caravans with two shepherd huts. The latest project was to replace the final static caravan with a quality, eco-build holiday lodge.…

  • Class Q South Hams

    Class Q barn conversion success in South Hams

    Talk with any farmer and they will soon tell you how the world of agriculture has changed  in recent years. And farmers certainly know the need for diversification and the need for change both in their farming businesses and their own lifestyle. So was this a Class Q opportunity in the South Hams? Introduced in…

  • Self build

    Self build can start, but not as originally planned

    We’ve all seen the TV programmes where a self-build project starts with some time living in a caravan on-site. Well, we have now received planning approval so our clients can commence on their project for a fabulous self-build home in North Devon, which makes living in a caravan for a while totally understandable. Our clients…

  • Blackbird © James Brittain

    RIBA House of the Year 2023 – Longlist

    Featured image Blackbird by Lyons Architects with Hamish HerfordRead the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal. The pre-eminent global, professional organisation for architects is the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) which has just released their long-list for the RIBA House of the Year 2023. This prestigious award is presented annually…

  • Archtecture

    Art influencing architecture

    Design of architecture presents unique challenges and opportunities. We were invited by the owner, of a house overlooking the sea, at Lee Bay. The owner, a furniture designer, was unsure of how to reconfigure or replace the existing timber annexe. The all-important initial site visit was a real surprise for our Design Manager, Max Pountney,…