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Weekly Blog – 1

Jolly good to be out and about working with a community group in North Dorset, seeking advice about a planning objection on heritage grounds. It is not always obvious what these tasks involve but 3 hours of walking the footpaths, consulting the Neighbourhood Plan, Local Plan and the NPPF usually identifies the key issues. The benefit of such face to face meetings is that we are able to appreciate the wider context, meet the people whose properties and views are affected and gain a better understanding of the area from both ground level and the highest landmark in the settlement, […]

January News

A new start and a new regime.  Unless on-site, office hours are strictly 8-12, 1-5 making time to consider the great outdoors which has been neglected for the last 3 months. Stepping up our online presence, with before and after pictures and interviews with clients, gaining first-hand insight into what went well and what the obstacles are encountered with listed building projects. Producing more sustainable outcomes in respect of wildlife habitats, reduction in the use of fossil fuels, solar options where permitted and use of sedum roofs to reduce landscape impact in sensitive locations, AONB’s and Conservation Areas.   A […]

Weekly Blog – 51

Two approvals have made this Christmas a very happy one indeed, it has taken one year to the day that they purchased the property. Not bad in my experience. The work will start on site in the New Year as the Contractor has been waiting patiently. The idea is that we work on the home office and internal improvement first and build the extension in the better weather. It is always fantastic to get an approval when the clients have invested so much to keep everyone happy, with a beautiful landscaped garden, ecological features and a green roof to avoid […]

Weekly Blog – 50

This week is the real count down to Christmas with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ playing in cinemas and mulled wine being served everywhere after dusk. Real fires and the smell of pine cones, homemade mince pies and carols.  We are committed to completing all our 2021 workload before the official industry closure on Christmas Eve. Clients are already booking their appointments between Christmas and New Year!   Our offices are closed from 23 December to 10 January 2022.