John’s Advice: What is Planning Permission and Why is it Needed?

What is planning permission?

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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A New Commission to Restore a Richmond Riverside House

Petersham Road Thames renovation

With a view overlooking the River Thames and a garden that opens directly onto the towpath, few homes provide a more desirable location than this Victorian semi-detached home in Richmond. While beautiful from the outside, the interiors and services don’t currently live up to the home’s enviable location. We’ll be performing a full renovation and…

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Guest Expert: Is This the Best Time to Buy Luxury Property in London?

Best time to buy luxury property in London?

Jeremy McGivern is Managing Director of Mercury Homesearch, London’s premier search agents and sales negotiatiors for luxury properties. This month, we once again invited him to share his insight on London’s high end property market. Fewer vendors are bringing their homes to market, with new instructions down 20% in Q4 2018 compared with the same…

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Planning Approval to Extend Building of Townscape Merit in Richmond

Planning permission for Building of Townscape Merit in Richmond

Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission to renovate and extend a Building of Townscape Merit in the St. Matthias Conservation Area, Richmond. The house in question is a detached Victorian family home which enjoys a very large rear garden. Our clients wish to renovate the house, convert the…

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John’s Advice: What Are the Ten Most Common Home Building Mistakes?

The top ten mistakes made by self builders

After a lifetime of building homes, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing hundreds of projects fulfil their owner’s wildest dreams. I’ve also witnessed people fall foul of mistakes which cause their dreams to crumble before them. Some are seemingly insignificant, some should be common sense – either way these are the ten common mistakes which…

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Awards: Most Innovative Interior Design Company at GBI Awards 2019

The winners of the Global Business Insight Awards 2019 have just been announced, and Dyer Grimes Architecture won Most Innovative Interior Design Company 2019 – United Kingdom. Our dedicated interior design service has gone from strength to strength over the years, and we’re glad to see our work recognised in such awards. Projects such as…

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Photo Tour: Listed Georgian Restoration Overlooking the Saatchi Gallery

Cheltenham Terrace Listed Renovation Architects

Join us on a tour of our Grade II listed restoration in Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea. The Entrance   First impressions are everything, and what a first impression this is. Smoked antique mirrors flank the entire right-hand wall, contrasted against a pale oak flooring from Element 7. Light pours through French doors which provide an uninterrupted…

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