Category: General News

Building On Sloped Land

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

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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

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Restaurant

About the project This bespoke café project makes use of a very low budget, which transformed a corner store into a creative delicatessen and café. The project uses giant graphics, together with wall and ceiling hangings, to dress-up a utilitarian

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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.

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Is self-build for you?

https://youtu.be/Kb0tAtdDyG8 To download your own project planning pack, fill in the form below and a copy will be emailed to you. Enjoy!  

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Best of Houzz 2020

At Thomas Studio we are very pleased to be the winners of Best of Houzz 2020, for service to our clients. Here's Thomas Studio Architects as featured on Houzz, click to watch below... Houzz provides the best experience for home

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#LiftTheBan What is it all about

Herefordshire's Construction Industry Lobby Group (HCILG) In response to a phosphate run off problem in the county of Herefordshire the planning department has stopped processing planning applications in two thirds of the county. Planners are reacting to a moratorium, issued

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GRANT FUNDING FOR RURAL BUSINESSES & TOURISM

GRANT FUNDING FOR RURAL BUSINESS TOURISM DEVELOPMENTS The Business Development, Food Processing and Rural Tourism Infrastructure grants are now open to new applications. You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form before midnight on 16 February 2020. You could

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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

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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

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Home security systems

If you have had a spate of recent break-ins in the area its time to invest in a home security system for your home or office. The options are almost overwhelming. Do you want to self-monitor the system or have

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Outdoor room design

Many of us choose to live in the countryside because of the natural beauty of our great trees, woodland, and country walks. The health benefits of spending time outdoors has been documented by many studies. Mental and physical health as

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Supporting The High Street

Thomas Studio expresses significant concern in response to the government consultation on planning reform seeking to support the high street   The consultation proposes to extend policy to support the high street related to the change of use of buildings

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Self-build house approved – Rural Herefordshire

Approved - Self-build home in open-countryside This self-build home, is a multi-level earth sheltered house in Ledbury, Herefordshire. It makes good use of a steeply sloping site. The stepped levels of the proposal are concealed as much of the mass

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How to become a buy-to-let house builder

Help tackle the housing crisis and make a profit: Architect Garry Thomas advises small-scale developers plotting their next move How to become a buy-to-let house builder Before you commit any money, here are 8 simples steps to help you do

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How do you convert a Barn under Permitted Development?

How can you convert a Barn under Permitted Development   Changes to planning law means investing in a barn conversion and using permitted development rights could be a good investment, but, here’s Architect Garry Thomas’s summary of all you need

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It’s your information and why it’s important

GDPR We’re sure you have received a number of emails regarding the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect from 25th May 2018.   Your privacy and the security of data is incredibly important to us at Thomas

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