Update of Renovation & Extension to Bells Cottage, Somerset

Works are making excellent progress at Bells Cottage in Somerset. The roof is currently undergoing re-slating after the bat-friendly (Bat Safe) breather membrane was successfully installed. Simultaneously, internal renovations are underway, with the development of new rooms, insulation, plastering, and the installation of underfloor heating all moving forward swiftly.

Cliff Barn, Nr North Petherton, Somerset

A barn conversion near North Petherton, Somerset is now fully completed and is currently being promoted by our client. This property features a spacious open-plan reception room connected to a kitchen, making use of the original high loft space, along with a garden room situated in the existing chicken coop. Additionally, a new first-floor section has been integrated, offering extra sleeping and bathing space.

Images by Jackson Stops

Hartrow Farm Residential Development Nearing Completion

Evan House has now been completed within the development of Hartrow Farm. Located on a split level site Evan House is located on the lower level with outstanding views of the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel. The site sits in a beautiful and unspoilt rural location on the edge of the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park.


North Petherton, Somerset, Barn Conversion

Work is nearing completion to convert a redundant machinery barn into a 4 bedroom property near North Petherton, Somerset.

Cossington, Somerset, New Build Dwelling

Works were completed near the end of last year on a new build house, designed to be built into the contours of the existing land with internal splits levels. The main living area being located on the lower level and bedroom accommodation on the higher. Externally a grass roof was used to reduce the impact of the new property in its surroundings.

Barn Renovation, North Petherton, Somerset

Works are progressing well on the renovation of an existing barn near North Petherton, Somerset with completion due this month. The new house consists of a large open plan, double height kitchen, lounge and entertaining space with garden room to the garden and 4 double bedrooms with en-suites.

Renovation & Extension to Bells Cottage

We were asked by Dave & Helen to obtain planning and building regulations for their renovation and extension of Bells Cottage. Works started late last year and are progressing well and Helen has created an Instagram page where the progress can be followed Bells Cottage (@backatbellscottage) • Instagram photos and videos

August Update

Since our last blog it has been a busy 9 months with a number of projects obtaining planning and us preparing building regulations drawings for these scheme and then getting them on site.

In the past month we have obtained planning consent for 5 new houses in Lydeard St Lawrence. Whilst works have been progressing with speed in Cossington and Oxford.

New Extension & Internal Alterations, The George, Martock

The George, Martock - Planning and Listed Building consent was granted in January this year for a proposed rear extension and external and internal alterations to The George in Martock. Our clients are now progressing on with sourcing funding to ensure the project can be implemented as soon as possible to continue the use of The George.

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Internal & External Alterations, Fivehead, Somerset

Following on from obtaining Listed Building and Planning consent (granted April 2021) covering internal alteration work and new gates at Langford Manor, Fivehead, the new gates are now installed and internal alterations to the kitchen area have been completed.

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November Update

The past 6 months have continued to be busy and we have on-going projects in for planning approval and out to tender.

The issues of phosphates are sadly still an on-going issue to projects caught up within the planning system located within the Somerset Levels and Moors area. SSDC have recently requested a ‘Phosphate Extension of Time Request’ as follows;

‘We are asking for a Extension of Time until 28th February 2022 to allow us to progress work on applications that are acquiring credits and to move the SPD (Supplementary Planning Document) through the process of consultation and adoption. Where applications can be determined prior to that date we will endeavour to do so.’

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April Update

The office is currently very busy with many projects on-going over the last year ranging from planning and listed building consents through to making a start on site. A project has recently started on site near Woking for a replacement dwelling, footings are well underway. An extension to a house in Taunton has recently been completed after the contractor continued to work through all of last year. Similarly, a house extension was completed in Henley at the end of last year (please see photos below).

We have also recently obtained planning and listed building consent for an extension to a curtilage grade II barn in Curry Rivel and some new entrance gates, barn alterations and internal alteration to a Grade II* Manor House in Fivehead.

A third and final dwelling is also about to commence on a site in Martinstown, Dorset, completing the development.

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Rear Extension & Internal Alterations, Taunton

Works are progressing well on a project in Taunton, currently on site to replace an existing uninsulated extension to the main house with a new bespoke single storey extension. The works also comprise of internal alterations to create a central circulation space with new entrance hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Space, Utility Area and 4th Bedroom with En-suite.

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Planning Granted for Residential Development in Bristol, Bedminster

We are happy to confirm that Planning Consent has been granted for a new residential development in Bedminster, Bristol consisting of 4 (3 Bedroom) Apartments on a Brownfield site located centrally with Bedminister. The design has been based on the need to achieve sustainable construction incorporating energy efficient design, renewable energies, rainwater harvesting, sustainable urban design system, biodiversity enhancement and a minimum 20% C02 reduction.

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