Four houses on backland in Kelvedon Conservation Area. Detailed planning permission was obtained on behalf of the landowner for four large houses served off a cul-de-sac to the rear of premises on the High Street. Most existing trees were retained, and the design of the houses reflects the building forms of the historic High Street.
Fourteen houses on edge of historic village of Messing. The commission was to make more efficient use of the site than an existing planning consent held by the landowner. Using building forms typical of those found elsewhere in the village, houses are grouped to front a green and at the same time optimise the use of space within current planning standards.
Eight apartments and four shops in Moulsham Street Conservation Area, Chelmsford. A new active street frontage is created on the site of a former cinema. Planning permission was obtained on behalf of the developer for a mixed-use scheme using building forms similar to those of the historic frontages of Moulsham Street nearby. Tight site planning ensures efficient use of this town centre location and reinforces the commercial and residential liveliness of the conservation area.
Two-storey extension to Grade II listed St Osyth Cottage, Kelvedon. The client required a significant addition of upstairs space to accommodate an elderly relative plus an expansion of ground floor living space. This was achieved by a combination of a rear two-storey wing and a new upper storey over a car port, using roofs that harmonise with the composition of the listed building and at the same time allow it to retain its dominance. Listed Building and Building Regulations consents were obtained.
Single-storey extension to Grade II listed Fullerthorne, Kelvedon. This addition to the architect’s own house creates an expansive and lofty kitchen-dining area integrated with the secluded garden by means of large glazed areas. At the same time the roof forms and materials harmonise with the listed building and are within the vocabulary of traditional rear outshots. Listed Building and Building Regulations consents were obtained.
Residential conversion of Grade II listed former retail premises in Kelvedon Conservation Area. This historic former High Street shop had a small living room at the front and a large kitchen at the rear. This arrangement was reversed, and at the same time upstairs bathroom and downstairs cloakroom facilities were added, Listed Building and Building Regulations permissions being obtained for all the works.
Extension to Grade I listed St Marys Parish Church, Kelvedon. The parochial church council wished to provide two Sunday school rooms doubling up as choir and social space, together with a kitchen and toilets. The accommodation was provided in the form of two intersecting wings whose materials, spans and roof pitches match those of the historic church building, but are low enough for the original church to retain its dominance. At the same time, the internal spaces are lofty, being open up to the rafters in the same way as the main church. Altogether, the extension looks as though it could have been built at any time during the history of the original building. Planning, Listed Building, Faculty and Building Regulations consents were obtained.
Extension to Grade I listed All Saints Parish Church, Feering. This is a modest addition to the historic church building to provide a meeting room with kitchen facilities and a toilet. It is a simple wing projecting from the main building with matching materials, spans and roof pitches, but low in height to preserve the dominance of the main church. A feeling of spaciousness is given to the meeting room by having it open up to the rafters. Planning, Listed Building, Faculty and Building Regulations consents were obtained.
