The first phase of this project is commencing with the barn conversion weeks away from completion. In due course the house will be demolished a new stunning oak frame home linked to the barn will take its place. The oak frame bat roost has been constructed as part of the initial stage of works before the existing house can be demolished.
Planning permission has been granted for this new agricultural workers bungalow outside of Cranage. The bungalow includes a detached garage. Designed in a traditional style, the bungalow has contemporary features that include full height vaulted ceilings with large open plan rooms with rooflights as well as full height glazing providing dramatic spaces filled with light. The application has been approved under the exception rules of the planning policies which allow new dwellings in the countryside for an […]
Designs for a house extension annex to a family home in the open countryside have been completed. The design will provide a new separate home linked by an oak frame and glass link to the main farmhouse. The annex will replace an existing Bed and Breakfast building. Constructed in brick with oak frame and lime render infill with a distinctive oak frame porch, the dwelling is a traditional style home with contemporary features including large […]
Designs for a stunning 5 bed home in Cranage have been completed . The new property will provide open plan living and family areas as well as snug, study, gym and triple garage, 5 bedrooms, ensuites and dressing rooms. The house is a traditional style property which will be constructed using brick with a slate roof, stone dressing, oak framing and with high quality hard wood windows and doors.
This fabulous new super home has been granted planning permission in Goostrey. Located in the Open Countryside, the proposals include the demolition of the existing farmhouse and the erection of a new two storey oak frame house that will be linked in to an existing single storey barn that will also be converted as part of the new family home. James Bell Architecture were appointed to obtain planning permission whilst the frame will be manufactured and erected by […]
Planning permission has been successfully gained for multiple barn conversions on a single site in Cheshire.
A design for a new bungalow in the open countryside of Cheshire has been completed. The design has been commissioned by a farmer who requires the property for his business and is to be submitted to the council for the strict purposes of agricultural use. The layout offers simple but functional accommodation including large utility/mud room and large farmhouse open plan kitchen.
The first design stages of this tremendously exciting project are now complete. The project includes a new farmhouse style dwelling and office in Somerford, Cheshire. The house is two storeys and consists of 5 bed 5 bath and open plan living spaces over 4,500 sqft. The office is 4,500 sqft and will form the head office of an emerging company in Cheshire employing over 60 people. The managing director of the company has commissioned and will live […]
The government has now published legislation relating to converting redundant agricultural building to residential dwellings without the need to apply for planning consent. The new Permitted Development rights, which only apply in England and come into effect from 6 April 2014, will allow the conversion of buildings up to 450 sq metres to create a maximum of three dwellings per holding. The new rights will not be available for buildings in designated areas such as […]
James Bell Architecture Ltd at Barn Studio 