Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Laurence Associates has recently been successful in gaining consent for a bespoke replacement dwelling in lieu of a Class Q consent within a rural location in North Cornwall.

Given the sensitivities of the site and the large utilitarian agricultural building, a well-considered approach was essential. As such Laurence Associates ensured that all elements were carefully approached.

The planning approach followed a simple but important direction. This was to ensure that the final design was a clear enhancement and betterment to the fall-back design achieved by the existing Class Q permission.

The design approach, with careful discussion between planners and architects, ensured this direction was achieved.  The design secured struck a careful balance between a more rural utilitarian appearance and a traditional farmhouse approach. This was achieved by including a curve lime render elevation to the south west elevation, which is experienced from the approach to the dwelling. This section of the dwelling appeared as a rural cottage, with traditional features and material. The traditional appearance continued along the south elevation, with a stone feature chimney separating the two sides of the elevation, with the eastern side shifting to a more modern approach through its fenestrations.

To the north and east elevation, a more utilitarian form was adopted, with a shallow pitched roof and sharp clipped eaves. While there are clear extents of glazing, these are not excessive and blend seamlessly with the use of materials to elevations, with slate, timber and stone all used heavily. Due to the form and material palette, the scheme still retained a rural appearance that is akin to its environment.

To assist with how the design was communicated to the LPA, bespoke visuals were generated to show how the dwelling would appear when completed. These CGIs, which are generated in house, were integral to illustrate to the LPA, as well as the Parish and other third parties, the details of the design and how it successfully responds to the sites constraints.

Due to the sympathetic and informed design approach, a positive decision was gained from the LPA.

Here at Laurence Associates, we specialise in advising on the right strategy. With bespoke design and due to our ability to provide architectural, planning and landscape advice all in house, we are ideally placed to turn your house dreams into reality.

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