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.
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.
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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.
Work is nearing completion to convert a redundant machinery barn into a 4 bedroom property near North Petherton, Somerset.
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.
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.
Works have been progressing well on a residential development located rurally within Lydeard St Lawrence, Somerset and consisting of 5 new 4 bedroom properties.
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
Reconfiguration & Alterations to a property in Langport, Somerset
Read MoreSince 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.
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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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Tandem Architects
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Tandem Architects
Read MoreWorks 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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Although it has been a very challenging year we are glad to say that a number of projects were completed to both programme and budget.
We are looking forward to the new year with a number of projects currently awaiting planning approval and several just about to go out to tender. We will provide an update on the progress of these projects in the new year.
Work has commenced on the build of 3 new properties in Martinstown, just outside Dorchester. Planning was obtained in September this year following consultation and liaison with Dorset Council. Following the issue of planning consent, building regulations and production information was prepared in collaboration with the timber frame manufacturer in readiness for commencement on site.
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Work has just been completed on the internal alterations and extension of a family home to create a new kitchen, dining room, family room with office space and utility room with cloakroom. The extension was designed to complement the existing style of the original house utilising a matching palette of materials.
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We are glad to say that although the past 6 months have been very strange our on-site projects are slowly getting back to normal with 3 completing in the past month. It has been a bit of a learning curve in regards to how contract administration adapts to the delay caused by COVID-19, especially when building sites were not required to shut, but staff and building supplies had stopped. However, we have been able to address this with minimal impact to both our clients and the contractors.
Read MoreIt has been well published that the government are looking to develop permitted development for 2 storey extensions. However, as yet no additional information has been provided on how this can be undertaken or the legal method needed to be undertaken.
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