31/05/2026
Welcome if you’re new here and a little update if you have been here a while….. We got planning! Our 1703 Grade II Georgian home received planning… first time!
For those of you who follow along for my clients’ projects, this one is a little closer to home.
After a year of design work, Heritage England discussions, a detailed pre application process and one carefully considered planning submission, we have been granted both Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for our Grade II listed home in London.
Dating back to 1703, this remarkable house has stood for over 300 years. We feel incredibly fortunate to be its custodians and are committed to preserving its character while carefully adapting it for modern family life.
One of the biggest reasons this application succeeded first time was because we worked proactively with the council from the outset. We sought feedback early, explored multiple design options, prepared detailed 3D visuals and genuinely involved the planning and conservation teams throughout the process.
Approved works include:
• A complete new window package
• A garden studio nestled amongst mature oak trees with an arched entrance, floor to ceiling glazing, green roof and solar panels
• A new rear extension
• Sensitive alterations to the historic garden wall using reclaimed materials where possible
• Waterproofing and restoration works to the lower ground floor, including lifting and reinstating historic cobbles and flagstones
• Reopening a historic opening to create views from the entrance through to the garden!!!
• Relocating the kitchen and improving the internal layout
• Additional bathrooms and conservation led upgrades throughout
• Relocation of a listed gate pier and new gates to improve safety while respecting the historic setting
Everything has been designed around one principle: respect the history, preserve what matters and thoughtfully prepare the house for its next chapter.
I cannot wait to share the conservation details, discoveries, craftsmanship, challenges and progress with you.
Thank you for following along. Now the real work begins!
