Archive for April 2019
John Interviewed by Mercury Homesearch on the Biggest Home Buying and Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Jeremy McGivern, a luxury property market expert, Managing Director of Mercury Homesearch and regular contributor to our blog, recently sat down with John to talk about the biggest mistakes people make when buying or creating their own home – and how to avoid them.
Read MoreHow Do I Get Planning Permission in Richmond Upon Thames?
Feeling overwhelmed by Richmond’s complex planning policies? Read our introduction to planning success in one of London’s strictest boroughs.
Read MoreNew Commission to Convert Three Richmond Flats into Grand Seven Bedroom House
Our latest project is a commission to convert a grand, detached Victorian house in Richmond which had been subdivided into three flats back into a single family home. As this property is in the heart of the St. Matthias Conservation Area, special care will be paid to restore the glory of its beautiful Victorian details.…
Read MorePlanning Permission for 7300sqft New Family Home in St. Albans
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission from St. Albans City & District Council to demolish an existing property and replace it with a new Georgian-style mansion. The neo-Georgian aesthetic is appropriate for its neighbourhood in St. Albans, which is characterised by large, detached family homes. A symmetrical, evenly…
Read MoreDGA Wins Best Luxury Interior Design Boutique at the Global Venture Awards
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Best Luxury Interior Design Boutique at the Global Venture Awards 2019. The award recognises the strength of our bespoke interior design service, as seen in our beautiful restoration of a listed Georgian townhouse, pictured above. Click here to see more.
Read MoreJohn’s Advice: What is Planning Permission and Why is it Needed?
In the end, planning permission is no more than a couple of sheets of A4 paper. On those pages are the council’s written approval for works to be carried out on the given site, in accordance with the submitted drawings, within three years. So much depends upon those little pieces of paper. Finally receiving them…
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