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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

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 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

Strategic Project Review – Replacement Dwelling at The Chestnuts - Checkley, Herefordshire Following detailed cost analysis and construction planning with quantity surveyor John Crooks, Richard and Nicola have made the strategic decision to pursue a complete replacement dwelling rather than

Construction Commencement – Malvern Hills Acorn Construction has been appointed to deliver the construction of this substantial residential conversion in the heart of Malvern. Construction has commenced with a carefully sequenced programme addressing the building's complexity: Phase 1 - External

Detailed Design & Specification – Malvern Hills Detailed design development has engaged specialist consultants across multiple disciplines: Structural Engineering: Retained structure analysis and design of the new mezzanine floor, positioned to work with existing masonry walls rather than requiring their

Thermal Strategy Development – Malvern Hills Working with Gretco Limited and Environmental Building Systems, we've refined the thermal strategy to achieve exemplary energy performance whilst protecting historic fabric. The approach uses Thermafleece a breathable sheeps wool-fibre insulation above the new

Planning Approval – Malvern Hills Malvern Hills District Council has granted planning permission for The Chapel conversion (reference 20/00190/FUL), approved 23 September 2020. The approval includes nine conditions addressing highway safety, heritage details, and construction methodology. Notably, Condition 4 requires

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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Enhanced Design & Energy Efficiency at The Chestnuts, Checkley, Herefordshire We've secured an amended planning permission that significantly improves the whole-house energy efficiency. This variation introduces insulated render, replacement high-performance windows, and enhanced thermal envelope - responding to Richard and

Planning Secured at The Chestnuts, Checkley, Herefordshire Planning permission granted for a two-storey side extension and alterations to the existing dwelling. This approval establishes the principle of significant development on the site and includes ecological mitigation measures for bats, birds

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

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

Planning Submission – Malvern Hills Planning application 20/00190/FUL has been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council for the change of use from A2 office and B8 storage to a single dwelling (C3), alongside replacement windows and a new parking area.

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

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

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

Heritage Project Commission – Malvern Hills Thomas Studio has been appointed by property developer and art collector John Rudge to lead the residential conversion of The Old Chapel on Cowleigh Road, Malvern. The 19th-century non-designated heritage asset presents a unique

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

Project Inception and Site Analysis, The Chestnuts, Checkley, Herefordshire We've been appointed by Richard and Nicola to explore the potential of their Victorian cottage in Checkley. The property sits in a spectacular elevated position within the Woolhope Dome - a

Architect Garry Thomas 5 tip formula on how to work with trustee organisations I’m not exactly breaking new ground when I say that ‘trust’ is a critical component of working with any trustee organisation but I have found that my

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