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.
Read MorePlanning 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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End of Year 4
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 MoreNew Planning Law for 2 Storey Extension's
It 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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April Update
Very sadly due to the coronavirus outbreak a number of our client’s sites have understandably needed to shut down (‘force majeure’). Therefore, we thought it was a good time to just post an update of what we’ve been up to and for you to see the progress of these projects.
We have also been very busy securing planning and building regulations applications over the past months and want to ensure this continues over this very strange period to ensure our industry keeps going. This has also been emphasised by all Local Authorities.
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
We have some very exciting projects moving forward in the near year and so please visit our blog page from time to time to keep updated or you can follow us on twitter.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Tandem Architects
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Architects Registration Board
We understand that it is very difficult when undertaking a project as there are many different aspects of design and procurement that need to be considered and agreed. One aspect of this is appointing the right professional and qualified person to assist you. Unfortunately there are a number of companies and individuals who suggest that they can provide an architectural service however, you should always check that they are recognised by the Architects Registration Board if they state they are qualified as as an ‘Architect’. We are proud to be fully qualified architects and registered as professional.
Read MoreOn Site Works Progressing Well
We currently have a number of projects on site which are at different stages of construction and completion. These have provided some challenges both in the form of construction in regards to the integration of a sunken wine cellar and tide pool, as well as working within tight site constraints and existing building conditions.
Hopefully within the next month 3 of these projects will be completed with another due for completion in the new year. We also have another 2 projects starting within the next few weeks and will hopefully have some news on these projects in the near future.
Extension & Alterations, Langport, Somerset
Work has just been completed on the extension of a family home to provide an enlarged kitchen with garden room, cloakroom and external entertaining area. We provided contract administration of the project on site with the works being completed within programme and budget.
Read MoreYear 3
Year 3 has flown by with many new projects ranging in stages of work, design and complexity.
We have several projects on site that are well underway including a domestic extension which is nearing completion in Langport and the conversion of a former Primary School into 4 residential units and a holiday let, aiming to be completed early next year.
We look forward to continuing to develop some other projects towards securing planning and listed building consent including the conversion of a public house to community facilities, domestic extensions commencing Building Regulation stages of work and new education facilities commencing on site.
Very Busy Few Months
The first six month of this year have been very busy with the commence of the conversion and refurbishment of the former Burrowbridge School to residential units, new residential projects to Bristol, South Petherton. As well as our other on-going historic refurbishment projects and one off bespoke extensions.
Below are a few examples of the different projects we are currently involved with;
Grade II* Manor House and Gatehouse, Somerset
We have assisted the clients with seeking planning consents for a new studio building and kitchen garden within the curtilage of the house. More recently we have assessed the existing condition of the Gatehouse building, liaised with the local Conservation Officer and Historic England to discuss a future use and potential grant funding options to support its future repair.
Read MoreBusy Start to the New Year
It’s been a very busy start to the new year with the commencement of a number of projects on site including the conversion of Burrowbridge School in Somerset to residential properties, a new development in Bishop’s Lydeard and extension to a cottage in Pitney. All are proceeding well and we will upload some photos of progress when we can.
We are also have some very exciting new commissions for projects in Dunkeswell and Branscombe in Devon and look forward to developing these design’s over the next few months and updating our blog with their progress.
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Planning Approvals
Its been a very busy week in the office with planning permission granted for a number of projects ranging from the redevelopment of a redundant school building into residential properties, a number of extensions to create additional living space and change of use from agricultural land to domestic use.
These applications have required on-going monitoring and liaison with different local authorities including Taunton Deane Borough Council, South Somerset, Mendip & West Dorset Councils.
Next year we will upload some of these projects as they are completed on site.
Works to a new dwelling at Charminster, Dorset to be completed in the next few months.
KITCHEN & FAMILY ROOM EXTENSION, TAUNTON, SOMERSET
Planning Permission has just been granted for the creation of a new rear extension which will consist of an open plan kitchen and family room to a Victorian Town House in Taunton.
The proposals incorporate an existing kitchen/utility area and 2 storey extension with single storey extension wrapped around the existing footprint of the property. The family space is then connected to the garden via full height sliding doors onto a terrace area.
Burrowbridge School Redevelopment, Somerset
Today, on behalf of our clients, we received approval for planning permission from Taunton Deane Borough Council to redevelop the former Burrowbridge Primary School in Somerset. The proposals aim to utilise and re-use the existing site to accommodate 4 residential units consisting of 3 and 2 bedroom properties and the creation of holiday accommodation. The existing buildings will be re-used in a sympathetic manner with one new single storey unit constructed to tie in with the existing structures.
Works have already commenced on site to the school house under the previous planning approval and the clients now hope to proceed with building out/converting the remaining units in the new year.
Garden Room Extension, Curry Rivel, Somerset
The new garden room extension and glazed veranda in Curry Rivel, Somerset consisted of reconfiguring the existing side utility room and kitchen to create an open plan area with additional family living space.
Works included obtaining a Certificate of Lawful Development and preparation of Building Regulations information for construction on-site.
Alterations & Extension, Bishop Sutton
Works are currently on-going with the renovation and extension of an existing 2 bedroom bungalow to a 4 bedroom family home in Bishop Sutton, Somerset. The work involves a new side and rear extension creating a large open plan family space consisting of living, dining room and kitchen with large boot space and utility. The front of the ground floor has been reconfigured to provide a master bedroom with en-suite and an additional guest bedroom. At first floor 2 new bedrooms have been created with a family bathroom.
Single Storey Extension, Langport, Somerset
The project consisted of a single storey rear extension to create an enlarged family living space taking advantage of opening out onto the rear enclosed garden. The proposals needed to utilise the existing stone boundary walls and gable wall of the house. In addition to the family living space, a multi-purpose cloak room/rear lobby was formed to improve the layout of the house.
The project is currently at the building regulations stage of work and we await full plans sign off.
Home Office, Gym & Car Port, Easton, Somerset
The project consists of new home office with gym, store and car port to complement the existing farmhouse conversion. The proposal provides a large first floor area to be used as a home office taking advantage of the countryside views around the site. The ground floor accommodates a bespoke gymnasium, machinery store and covered car port space.
The building is to be constructed as a timber frame structure with works proposing to commence on site within the next few months.
