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John’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…
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 MoreA New Commission to Restore a Richmond Riverside House
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…
Read MoreGuest Expert: Is This the 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…
Read MorePlanning Approval to Extend 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…
Read MoreJohn’s Advice: How Do I Get Planning Approval on the St. George’s Hill Estate?
St. George’s Hill was founded by master builder W.G. Tarrant in 1911, who wanted to build an idyllic countryside retreat in Surrey to attract London’s captains of industry. Like the nearby Wentworth Estate, Tarrant’s winding road plans and ample planting of leafy trees and hedges creates the sensation of travelling along a continuous country lane…
Read MoreJohn’s Advice: What Are the Ten Most Common Home Building Mistakes?
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…
Read MoreAwards: 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…
Read MoreJohn’s Advice: How Much Does it Cost to Build, Extend or Renovate a House?
Everyone who wants to build a new home or improve their current one is first and foremost concerned with cost. For many of our clients, developing their property is the largest personal investment they have ever or will ever make, so it’s crucial to be able to gain detailed cost estimates as early as possible.…
Read MorePhoto Tour: Listed Georgian Restoration Overlooking the Saatchi Gallery
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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