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Latest articles on self build and planning permission
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How to write a brief for your architect
We believe great buildings can only come from a great brief! If you are planning a self-build project and you are considering hiring an architect to help you realise your dream home, it is going to be important to getting the briefing process right. At Thomas Studio we have prepared a FREE guide to help…
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How to build a Paragraph-80 home in the open countryside
An in-depth guide to Paragraph-80 Are you thinking about building a Paragraph-80 home in the open countryside? If you are thinking about how to build a paragraph-80 home in the open countryside we have set out below an in-depth guide. We focus on some of the most important questions we are often asked at Thomas…
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Self build house in open countryside
About the project This dream self build house in open countryside is a triumph, as planning laws make it all but impossible to gain approval. However, the ‘all-but impossible’ – is at the cutting edge of the self build opportunity, and this self build project is a result of exemption clauses in planning law, which…
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How to convert a Dutch barn
Planning consent for a Dutch barn conversion, on a farm in Herefordshire, into a residential development was given on condition that it was for tourism benefit. Richards Castle is a remote village near the north-western edge of Herefordshire, near Ludlow. A Dutch barn conversion is not alien in the landscape here, which is characterised by…
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How to get planning in the Cotswolds
Do you have a piece of land, need permission or thinking about building in the Cotswolds, Cheltenham or Gloucestershire, follow the 8 simple steps in this Free guide to help you get planning permission granted for your project. This short video gives you a taste of what’s inside… The free guide also contains Thomas Studio…
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Can I get planning permission in my garden?
10 Tips how to get planning permission in your garden Architect Garry Thomas sets out his 10 top tip rules how to get planning permission in your garden. Before applying for planning consent for a house in your garden these ten tips are a must read. Gardens can help you get on the housing ladder…
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A Low Budget Grand Design – in a former Herefordshire Quarry
Low budget Grand Design – in former Herefordshire Quarry This contemporary low budget grand design in a Herefordshire Quarry, for Steph and Alex, is a project carried on whilst working at rra, and is the vision of architect Garry Thomas. Garry managed to gain planning permission for this low budget grand design in a…
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How A Woodland Garden House Extension Transformed Cottage
Glass box house extension garden room in a woodland setting located in the Forest of Dene, Herefordshire
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Nurturing Growth: A Comprehensive Guide to Expanding Your Community Venue
Embarking on a redevelopment project for Expanding a Community Venue is a journey that transforms more than just the physical space—it revitalises the spirit of the community it serves. At Thomas Studio, we understand that the path to a successful building project is paved with meticulous planning, community engagement, and a clear vision that aligns…
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Infusing Tradition and Modernity: Oak Framed Construction for Community Spaces
On the edge of the Gloucestershire Herefordshire border, where tradition intertwines with modernity, a local Baptist church embarked on a novel project to extend Oak Framed Construction for Community Spaces to embrace the community. The vision was clear; to construct a cafe and a public room that would serve as a new hub for community…
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Building On Sloped Land
This architectural expedition embarked upon by Garry Thomas of Thomas Studio in the charming locale of Wellington Heath, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, unveils a magnificent fusion of architectural prowess and innovative thought. The steep gradient of the land, featuring a 10m drop adjacent to a country lane, coupled with stringent tree root constraints mandated by the…
Garry Thomas Architect
Garry Thomas’s passion for architecture has been lifelong and has led him and his clients on the most extraordinary and award-winning journeys, including becoming a Top 25 Grand Designs Architect.
Now he delivers his unique skills and expertise with a national reach through his own independent practice, right back where it all started, in Fownhope, Herefordshire. Read more
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