Plumpton Pit Stop – Door Repairs

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The door was on the verge of total collapse. It was therefore removed and all of the rotten timbers either replaced or repaired. The bottom rail was totally replaced in hardwood. The lower section of the Stiles were cut out and replaced in hardwood. The Muntins were removed and the…

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Paxhill Poolhouse Planning Granted

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Having received support from the local council at the pre-application stage, the application did not require amendment and was granted planning and listed building consent on the 28th December 2014. “The proposed pool house is of modest scale and complementary design, and discretely located some distance from the principal listed…

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The Old Manor House

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Listed and Planning approval received for a small extension to the north of the property. This includes demolition of an incongruous Edwardian addition.

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Coach House Receives Planning Consent

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Having negated the council’s concerns at the pre-application stage, the application was approved with only minor amendments. Watch this space. Click Here for more information.

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WHY USE PASSIVHAUS DESIGN

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Passivhaus Design Summary: Passivhaus Design in buildings enable a massive reduction in the overall heating requirements, if compared to current building standards in the UK – as energy bills continue to rise, that level of performance cannot be ignored. The Passivhaus standard provides a robust method to enable the industry…

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INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH HERITAGE ARCHITECTS

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The Initial Meeting with Heritage Architects There is a misplaced fear that architects will impose their own tastes at the expense of yours. Nothing could be further from the truth. Step by step, by consultation and agreement, as Heritage architects DD Architects will interpret your ideas and requirements and lead you…

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NEW BUILDINGS AND EXTENSIONS.

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Exceptional or Innovative New Buildings When considering New Buildings; whether you are looking for tradition or innovation, boldness or understatement, DD Architects can lift your project out of the ordinary. Anyone can alter a building. It takes an expert to do it with flair, imagination and style. Where a new…

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INFORMATION ON LISTED BUILDINGS

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Material Alterations to Listed Buildings Buildings are listed in their entirety: there is no such thing as just a listed interior or elevation, and no grade distinction between listed buildings. The listing is primarily intended for identification. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive record of all the important features…

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