Finding a Good Architect for Your Project: Designing Homes That Fit Rural Village Character in the UK Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Understanding the rural design context is essential for designing homes that complement the unique character of
Building in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes) Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Understanding AONB: Grasp the definition and legal protections of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscapes). Environmental Impact: Conduct thorough environmental impact assessments
Building in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: A Comprehensive Guide Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways AONB Definition: An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is designated to protect landscapes with exceptional scenic, ecological, and cultural value. Legal Framework:
Choosing a Builder for a Rural Self-Build: Your Guide to Rural Construction Success Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Understanding unique rural construction challenges is crucial for successful self-build projects. Choosing the right builder can significantly impact the
Rural Self-Build Mortgage Options: Funding Your Countryside Dream Home Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Rural self-build mortgages are tailored for constructing homes in countryside settings, offering staged funding aligned with construction progress. Understanding eligibility criteria and the
10 Inspiring Ideas Using Sustainable Building Materials for Countryside Homes Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Sustainable building materials minimise environmental impact and enhance durability. Using local materials supports low-carbon rural architecture. Eco-friendly self-build ideas promote self-sufficiency and cost
Innovative Countryside Home Designs: Meeting Paragraph 84e Criteria Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Understanding Paragraph 84e is crucial for building new homes in the UK countryside. Designs must be of exceptional quality, innovative, and significantly enhance their setting.
How to Get Planning Permission: A Step-by-Step Guide for Your Next Project Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Planning permission is required for most significant building works, extensions, conversions, or changes in land usage in England and Wales. Some
What is Paragraph 84e NPPF? Understanding Countryside Development Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Paragraph 84e NPPF allows for certain exceptional developments in the English countryside. Understanding this policy is crucial for architects, developers, and landowners considering rural projects.
In the heart of the picturesque setting of Howle Hill near Ross on Wye, a new landmark, one among the Paragraph 80 Exclusive Rural Retreats, is soon to grace the sprawling green landscapes. Designed by Architect Garry Thomas from Herefordshire,
An in-depth guide to Paragraph-84(e) Are you thinking about building a Paragraph-84(e) home in the open countryside? If you are thinking about how to build a paragraph-84(e) home in the open countryside, or you are struggling to get through the
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,
Project Overview Thomas Studio Hereford Successfully Delivers Top-25 Grand Designs Recognition Designed whilst Practice Director at award-winning RRA Architects, this exemplar heritage conversion demonstrates the sophisticated approach to agricultural building adaptation that established Thomas Studio's reputation for securing complex planning
About this project Self Build House - Open Countryside This project in Herefordshire turns 'lifestyle into an architectural tourism destination'. The Glass Box Guest House, is located in the Wye valley. As a structure, it reflects rigour and attention to
An Exceptional Opportunity in the Herefordshire Countryside Location: Howle Hill, Walford, HerefordshireProject Type: Paragraph 80 Exceptional DwellingDate: February 2020Status: Strategic Parameters Established In February 2020, Thomas Studio submitted a strategic pre-application enquiry to Herefordshire Council for an exceptional dwelling at
Appointed for Exceptional Para-80 Dwelling in Herefordshire Thomas Studio is proud to announce our appointment by Mr and Mrs Cornes to design a prestigious Paragraph-80 dwelling at Little Howle Farm, Howle Hill, near Ross-on-Wye. The Commission Our clients sought an
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
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
We caught up with Kevin McCloud to get his thoughts on ‘golden years’ homes for elderly people. Architect Garry Thomas caught up with Kevin McCloud's views on a 'Golden Years' home for mum & dad. This is what he had
Thoughts on Grand Designs How to create your own Grand Design, whether for television or not, is typically going to be either unusual or extreme. Construction projects are rarely smooth-running and if TV is involved they are going to love
