Backland Home for Long Term Care: Planning, Design & Financial Strategies for Ageing in Place Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Backland homes provide privacy and independence for elderly family members. Planning effectively for ageing in place can enhance
Annexe vs Separate Dwelling: Making the Right Choice for Your Home Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Annexes offer shared facilities and are restricted to family use. Separate dwellings provide full independence and investment potential. Planning permission differs significantly
The Complete Guide to Finding Backland Plots for Sale and Evaluating Urban Infill Opportunities Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the nature of backland plots and their potential for urban development. Explore various methods for identifying suitable plots
How to Apply for Backland Planning Permission: Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Tips Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes Key Takeaways Understand the different types of backland developments and their specific requirements. Follow a structured planning application process to enhance approval chances.
Article: A garden annexe near Putley, Herefordshire — designing independence without isolation When families think about creating accommodation for an elderly relative (or live-in support), the first big decision is usually “annexe or backland dwelling?” On paper they can look
Building Confidence Through Expertise Location: Howle Hill, Walford, HerefordshireProject Type: Paragraph 84(e) Exceptional DwellingDate: Spring-Summer 2020Status: Design Panel Appointed, Concept Design Initiated From Pre-Application Clarity to Client Confidence Following the comprehensive pre-application response from Herefordshire Council in March 2020, Milestone
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10 Tips How to Get Planning Permission in Your Garden - Expert Guide 2025 Architect Garry Thomas sets out his 10 top tips for how to get planning permission in your garden, based on over 15 years of successful garden
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
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
FOUR GREAT TIPS FOR RURAL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A NEW BUILD OR RENNOVATION PROJECT Be sure to check out this month's PROPERTY DROP "ADVICE" column, which features expert architectural advice by architect Garry Thomas. This handy property information magazine is
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
Project Overview Thomas Studio Hereford Secures Wood Award for Exceptional Design Innovation Designed whilst Practice Director at award-winning RRA Architects, this exemplar residential extension demonstrates sophisticated contextual response to a sensitive historic parkland setting. The project successfully secured Wood Award
