Minimising risk and maximising yield. Both planning and listed building consent were achieved for the revised proposals on this project.

the challenge

The Locksmill project posed a few challenges. The building, which is listed, is located close to the centre of the town of Nailsworth in the Cotswolds.

It lies adjacent to a stream, within a conservation area and development work was not to be allowed to interfere with what was deemed to be a natural habitat for bats! 

Our client had already received planning approval to build two new one bedroom bungalows on the footprint of a single storey commercial building and to convert a two storey mill building into one three bedroom property.  

the solution

After some initial discussions, and some exploratory work on our part, we proposed adding a second storey to the bungalows to make two three bedroom cottages, achieving two additional bedrooms per property.  The mill building was going to be one three bedroom property. We suggested raising the roof of the building to achieve an additional floor which allowed us to fit two three bedroom properties into the existing building envelope. 

We have always taken a consultative approach toward planning applications. By discussing the application in depth with the planning department we were able to address any potential concerns they might have relating to the proposed revisions. By undertaking a bat survey we also managed to successfully avoid any issues around the conservation of the bat habitat. 

the result

Both planning and listed building consent were achieved for the revised proposals on this project. The outcome is an increase in the value of the properties, the creation of larger properties that are better suited to local market demands and therefore improved saleability. Our client was very pleased with the results that we achieved and has since approached us with another potential project.

“I was delighted with the service provided by Anderson Architecture and found that throughout our recent project, their professionalism and attention to detail was second to none. Their ability to offer creative and informative suggestions whilst still appreciating my own requirements left me in no doubt that their design would not only be to my liking but also functional, attractive, buildable and compliant with current regulations.  I look forward to working with Matt and his colleagues again.”

Simon Elmer, Locks Mill Properties Limited. 2015.

“I was delighted with the service provided by Anderson Architecture and found that throughout our recent project, their professionalism and attention to detail was second to none.”

Simon Elmer, Locks Mill Properties Limited.

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