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Richmond: the Latest Borough to Restrict Basement Builds
The limited options for expansion in London properties caused a surge in popularity for basement extensions as homeowners dug down to find more space. In reaction, concern spread about the safety and long term consequences of such builds, and across the capital borough after borough have formally restricted basement developments with new, stricter guidelines that…
Read MoreThe Unique Challenges of Briefing for a New Build
Last week, I shared some advice on how to prepare a brief for your architect so that your project can hit the ground running. Most of that advice applies to new builds as well as existing, but new builds do feature some crucial differences to the briefing process which deserve special attention. Tabula Rasa First of…
Read MoreFive Tips to Write the Perfect Brief for Your Architect
Sketch Over Floor Plans If you want to work on an existing build, the first thing both you and your architect need before you can make even the most rough of outlines is information on the current property. Most of this can be gathered from estate agent particulars, including floor plans and internal and external…
Read MoreGuest Blog: Two Tips to Prevent Party Walls Ruining Your Build
Andrew McWhirter has over 30 years of experience as a Chartered Surveyor and works with the cream of the crop in private, commercial and state developments. He’s my trusted source for all matters involving party walls, so I was delighted when he offered to write some guest blogs for our readers. – John Dyer-Grimes If…
Read MoreGuest Blog: What You Need to Know About Party Wall Awards
Andrew McWhirter has over 30 years of experience as a Chartered Surveyor and works with the cream of the crop in private, commercial and state developments. He’s my trusted source for all matters involving party walls, so I was delighted when he offered to write some guest blogs for our readers. – John Dyer-Grimes Before…
Read MoreWant Your Build to be a Success? Communication is Key
If I was to pick just one thing that’s essential to a successful project, it’s communication. This is true from the very beginning, with the client communicating their desires to the architect, the architect confirming the brief then developing the design for planning departments and contractors. If I was to pick just one thing that’s…
Read MoreFour Tips to Finding the Perfect Plot for Your New Build
Before you build a new home, you need land to build it on. For many people, this is far as their dream gets. Finding the ideal plot is difficult and the mistakes are costly, so don’t even start looking until you’ve read these four tips. Don’t Look for Land, Look for a Property Whether you’re…
Read MoreMeet the Client Who Bought One of London’s Best Views
We recently helped a client through pre-planning for Wick Cottage, a Grade I listed house on Richmond Hill with a view that is surely one of the best in London. We visited her at her unique new home to reflect on the journey so far. What was it about Wick Cottage that made you want…
Read MoreGuest Blog: What You Can and Can’t Do to Listed Buildings
Justin Ayton is an Architectural Historian who advises on our work on listed buildings. He grew up in an old country house and has loved historic architecture ever since, a passion he has carried through an MA in Architectural History, a career as a conservation officer, then as a historic buildings inspector with English Heritage,…
Read MorePlanning Approval in Caterham
Dyer Grimes Architecture has planning approval in Caterham. We’re delighted to have been granted planning permission by Tandridge District Council, Surrey, to proceed with the demolition of existing two storey side extensions and garage to facilitate the construction of a new two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. The house in not located…
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