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Planning Consent Granted in Hampshire

Witcher Crawford have obtained a hard-fought Planning Consent for a replacement dwelling house in the South Downs National Park. The approved scheme exceeds the size restriction imposed by the National Park by a significant margin after detailed negotiations with neighbours and the planning department. We were able to offset existing ancillary buildings to provide an integrated garage into the design, which is also not strictly permissible under the district’s local plan.

Chestnut Cottage is located in a small village in the East Hants District, consisting of varying building types. The design draws inspiration from C19th rural estate lodges.

The house incorporates traditional local materials, utilising render and a brown/red clay tile roof and Crittall style windows.  

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Winchester, Hampshire

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Planning Permission Granted in Winchester Conservation Area

We are delighted to have been granted planning permission for the extension of a Victorian semi located within the Winchester Conservation Area. The attic conversion and extension to this traditional house is set to provide functional spaces for a growing modern family, that are also suitable for a contemporary home working culture.

The design has been created to blend both modern and traditional architectural elements to work as a practical and logical design solution. It carries the conventional craft of a historical dwelling, while being fully equipped to maintain a modern lifestyle. The primary section of the attic conversion has been designed as a gable end to conserve the street scene and character of the Conservation Area. The conservation officer stated that Historic Environment team at WCC could not conceive a better design solution for the proposed works.

A more modern, precedented zinc dormer extension is tucked away to the rear of the property. The extensions make use of existing attic space to create additional habitable rooms, while the ground and first floors were subjected to minor rearrangement to create a more practical home for the family.

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Winchester, Hampshire

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Hiring Architectural Technician/Technologist

We are looking for an Architectural Technician or Technologist to join our growing practice in Winchester. Applicants should have at least four years’ experience working on residential projects in the UK and have excellent technical and construction detailing skills. Witcher Crawford are a medium sized practice working predominantly in the high end private domestic sectors […]

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  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Winchester, Hampshire

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Pool design makes a splash in the 2024 British pool and hot tub awards

Witcher Crawford are proud to present a recently built pool in Sevenoaks, Kent as it receives Silver in the ‘Residential Indoor Freeboard Pools £150,000 and over' category at the British Pool and Hot Tub Awards 2024; hosted by SPATA and BISHTA. The pool was delivered by multi-award winning Tanby Pools.

The award-winning pool forms part of a newly completed 5-bedroom Arts and Crafts house. It transcends into a space that intentionally binds the built environment to the natural landscaping. Immersed in the verdant background, the scheme combines luxury with natural beauty. Complete with a bespoke stone mural designed by Richard Witcher on the west wall, the pool house balances craft with utility.

As we celebrate the achievement of our sophisticated pool, we strive to continue our journey towards finding the perfect blend between craftmanship and living. Join us as we explore unique niches in luxury design.

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Sevenoaks, Kent

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Planning Success for a Bespoke Contemporary New Build Property for a Disabled Client

Witcher Crawford are delighted to receive Planning Permission for an impressive new-build property in rural Hampshire.

Nestled in a sensitive site adjacent to ancient woodland, the design demanded meticulous consideration of its context and the unique needs of our disabled client. The functionality of the planform, flow within the property, ease of use and access of all spaces was the starting point for creating this new home.

The resultant scheme is an interplay of utilitarian and contemporary domestic architecture, with a brickwork, zinc, and cedar material palette with large format glazing. In combination, this provides a high quality of light and low need for maintenance, whilst fitting with its sensitive rural setting. Detailing of cedar interspersed on the façade and a triangulated zinc porch add a contemporary quality to the overall design.

Within the heart of the design lies an open-plan layout, thoughtfully crafted to prioritize accessibility, and equipped with tailor-made facilities, including an X-Y hoist system and hydrotherapy pool. In addition, the proposal incorporates solar panels, amplifying its environmental credentials and sustainability.

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A New Signature Canopy for the Phoenix Arts

Witcher Crawford are excited to share a proposal for a new signature canopy concept for the Phoenix Theatre, built from a network of tessellated triangular panels. The design seeks to generate interest in the front façade with a new energy that will elevate the theatre as a centrepiece in the community of Bordon.

Green triangular panels reflect the theatre site’s deep army history, formally part of Bordon and Longmoor Camp. The canopy form is inspired by themes of parasitic architecture that generates powerful visual interest from the striking triangular geometry imposed on the existing brick skin.

The works include external level changes and a new internal lift to improve accessibility for all. This is part of a broader initiative that involves roof maintenance, the installation of solar panels, and additional internal refurbishments which collectively contribute to securing the sustainability of the theatre for the years ahead.

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Bordon, Hampshire

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Contemporary Hydrotherapy Pool Extension

We are very pleased to announce that we have received planning permission for this accessible hydrotherapy pool extension to a family home in Hampshire.

The design of this extension is centred around creating a comfortable and accessible space;  providing new hydrotherapy pool facilities and introducing an open plan configuration to the most active areas of the house which will improve manoeuvrability for wheelchair use.

The brick extension features a low pitch zinc roof and timber elements for a soft, contemporary appearance against the traditional detached house. New glazing with the use of timber louvres and deep overhangs will utilise Southern sunlight to provide quality of light to the new hydrotherapy space and into existing areas of the house. The extension will link to a newly landscaped garden to form a considered overall scheme which will be enjoyed by all the family.

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Winchester, Hampshire

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Lifetime Home in National Park

We are delighted to share our most recent Planning Approval for our Lifetime Home on this rural National Park site. The proposal includes the alteration of an existing property with the addition of a larger modern extension to provide much needed and suitable accommodation for wheelchair use.

The new contemporary extension is designed with the influence of a modern barn structure that will utilise zinc and timber cladding. The scheme is enhanced by new native planting that form hedgerows and wildlife corridors allowing the proposals to harmonise with the wider countryside setting. The topography of the site presented us with an interesting challenge for an accessible home, but the combined architectural and landscape design will provide full accessibility around the site.

Internally the property will offer flexible living arrangements and a hydrotherapy pool as well as utilising specialist assistive technology to make the home as functional and enjoyable as possible.

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Modern Arts and Crafts Extension

Building on our successful start to 2023, January brings another planning permission for a large extension and remodelling of this rural property in Hampshire.

This Eclectic style extension has been designed as a modern twist to the original house that harmonises with the existing forms and massing, providing well crafted architectural details and interest. The design focuses on the provision of a new larger kitchen and family hub space that feeds into the rest of the house. A new two storey front entrance has also been designed to create a focal point to the principal facade.

The new principal bedroom suite includes a large window seat with day bed that looks out over the rolling Hampshire countryside.

  • Witcher Crawford Architects, Winchester, Hampshire