Evans & James have been successful in obtaining planning permission for the construction of a new build bungalow which borders the Great Gonerby Conservation Area. The clients purchased a large plot within the village with the intention of building their dream home. To the front was a small dilapidated detached cottage with an extensive rear and side garden.
Our approach to the project was undertaking an initial site meeting with the client to fully understand the site and how it sat within the adjacent properties along with gaining a full understanding of the clients requirements; the elements that were crucial should be achieved within the design, and the nice to haves. We then worked with the clients on several iterations of the proposed floor plans, roof plan and elevations until they were fully happy with the proposed scheme. The bungalow will have two bedrooms and a study along with fantastic open plan living. High on the clients brief was vaulted ceilings to the open plan living areas, plenty of light and a large master suite with dressing room and ensuite. In addition to this a large garage has been proposed and a landscaping plan developed. Whilst the planning decision was pending, the owners focused their attention on the dilapidated cottage and undertook a full and sympathetic refurbishment of the property.
In addition to undertaking the proposed designs and drawings for the property, Evans & James were commissioned to submit the full planning application for the proposed scheme. This included writing a Heritage Impact Assessment because the property boundary abuts the Great Gonerby Conservation Area. The Historic Impact Assessment considered any impacts that the development could have on the adjacent conservation area and heritage assets. We ensured our submitted scheme was sympathetic to the surrounding locality through proposing a bungalow with low overall roof heights and we are thrilled that planning permission has been granted.
