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Development in the Manningtree and Mistley Conservation Area When advising on new dwellings in the Manningtree and Mistley Conservation Area, we focused on ensuring the design respected the area’s historical and architectural significance. This proposal followed a previously rejected plan from 2014, which was later approved by an Inspector as a “sustainable development.” In 2023, …
The Grapes, High Street, Sutton Conversion of Historic Sutton Public House Into 26 New Flats Work was recently completed to convert and extend a former three-storey public house (The Grapes) in Sutton into 26 high-quality residential flats, following planning approval granted in 2020. The development includes transforming the first, second, and part of the ground …
Monks Farm Presbytery, Lancing We were tasked with advising on alterations for the conversion of a former Presbytery into flats, focusing on both internal and external changes. Previous applications were refused due to a lack of understanding of the building’s historic layout and fabric. Originally serving as accommodation for a parish priest, the building had …
A heritage and design assessment helped guide a successful application for a site close to the railway station in Stevenage. The objective of the assessment was to support a small housing development (7 flats) at no’s 29-31 Orchard Road. The area is located in a Conservation Area and holds historic significance, with remnants of the …
Seafront buildings & townscape in Conservation Area We were asked to advise on the demolition of existing ‘lock-up’ buildings and the design of a 2-3 storey mixed-use development in its place. The buildings are located within the East Cliff Conservation Area and in the vicinity of Grade listed II buildings on Lower Rock Gardens and …
Radlett, Loom Lane We were asked to assess a site located within the setting of a Grade II listed building known as 29 Loom Lane. The building is a 20th century detached dwelling with a geometric light steel framed hyperbolic paraboloid roof. The house (1962-4) was designed by George Marsh (of Centre Point notoriety) for …
Hertfordshire village; new house next to listed Modernist building Read More »
Roof extension on listed building
Plough Farm, near Diss. We conducted a heritage appraisal to support the replacement of a 1960s barn with an eco-friendly house, as required by Mid Suffolk Council. The barn, built from local clay lump material, was assessed for its historic value. While it had a small clay lump section, we determined its historical significance was …
The CRICKETERS, Kennington Oval We were part of the team advising on the redevelopment of the site to provide a part 6/part 4 storey building with residential units and public house at ground floor. It involved the demolition of the former pub building that has been rundown and boarded up since 2003. After its …
Kennington Oval: Mixed use scheme in context of listed Gasholders Read More »
A heritage assessment supported approval of a new roof extension at Brock House, a former BBC office in central London. The building opened in 1908 as the Philharmonic Hall. Its red-brick and Portland stone façade sits within the Harley Street Conservation Area, close to BBC Broadcasting House, All Souls Church and the Langham Hotel. Heritage …
Mansard roof extension, Central London Conservation Area Read More »
