Category: Planning Permission

Glass box house extension garden room in a woodland setting located in the Forest of Dene, Herefordshire

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

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

Dutch Barn Conversion Project Situated at the quaint location of Richards Castle on the Herefordshire Shropshire Border near Ludlow, lay a dormant Dutch barn conversion project opportunity waiting to be unlocked. This site, a former dairy farm, housed a collection

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-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.

How a 10m x 5m pool can transform your home This indoor pool and private leisure-facility includes: a games room, snooker room, a pool hall, a shower facility and a gym area. The project is built on the side of

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,

About the project The private house, located within an historic parkland setting is surrounded by mature ornamental trees. The commission consisted of removing a single-storey brick-built garage and replacing with a two storey contemporary addition to add space at the

About the project This stunning Barn Conversion Canwood Gallery designed by architect Garry Thomas is located in some of the UK’s best rural countryside. The site is an old farmstead in the village of Checkley located in an Area of

About the project Creating Places for People is a commitment to best practice urban design in our towns and cities. This project is the result of two years of collaborative work between Owen Williams, a delivery partner identified by Herefordshire

About the project This old threshing barn, located in the Forest of Dene near Ross on Wye was converted by the client as a self build project. The client was interested in bringing about a modern take on a typical

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

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

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

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

New planning method to secure planning permission for upto nine dwellings   A new planning method to secure planning permission for upto nine dwellings could be a route to planning permission. Introduced by the government this summer, where applications for

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

How to get planning permission for a house: Do I Have a Chance?   Thinking of taking a punt on a plot but not sure of the planning angle? Architect Garry Thomas looks at a variety of different planning issues

Free self-build-home-planning guide   This FREE self-build-home-planning guide produced by Architect Garry Thomas is designed for anyone who wants to build a home and wants to know what’s important when designing and self-building their own dream home.   The guide

Do you want to get planning permission? Do you own a plot and are thinking of building your dream home? Watch this short video about the guide and the 8-ways to gain planning for a self build...   Fill in

About the project Ludlow college, is an ancient school set within the heart of the town. The campus is scattered around the town centre and the site at Mill Street contains a collection of buildings from an ancient 14th century

Architect Garry Thomas, has been helping families provide new-build dwellings for elderly people, often getting planning for a golden years home for mum and dad in open-countryside sites. We share with you below how Garry helps clients overcome difficult planning

Neighbourhood Development Plans can provide you with a real development opportunity. How to make your Neighbourhood Development Plan work for you. If a parish area has not progressed with its Neighbourhood Development Plan, and it’s silent on housing land allocation,

You are looking at a development opportunity.   Read on to find out how to get planning for a Dutch barn. Over the years Architect Garry Thomas has been a regular contributor in the world of barn conversions, especially given his