We are pleased to present a modern extension and alterations that has been recently completed in Winchester. What started out as a modest mid-20th century house, largely unchanged since its foundation, has now been transformed into a bright modern home. Our clients wanted a family home that could evolve with them and handle the ever-growing […]
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Set in rural Hampshire, we are pleased to have been granted planning for a substantial extension and remodel to this country Farmhouse and farmyard buildings. The original Farmhouse has been poorly extended over its history and the redundant farmyard buildings are in need of repair for continued use. Our approach has been to maintain the […]
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Witcher Crawford has obtained Planning and Listed Building Approval for a two-storey extension to a former public house and coaching inn near Weymouth.
Traditional designs by others had been rejected by the local authority, who were keen to restrict any extensions to a single storey. Witcher Crawford overcame this obstacle by submitting a modern design that clearly contrasted with, yet complemented, the historic building.
The ground floor of the extension is constructed in Purbeck Stone, matching the existing Grade-II historic building, while the first floor and roof are clad in thermally treated pre-aged ash. The new extension is connected to the listed building via a frameless structural glass link, exposing the original façade and creating a visual separation between new and old buildings.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our first working day of the new year has yielded planning approval for the extension and remodelling of a detached property in Hampshire.
The designs give the property a contemporary twist in a modern Eclecticism, bringing flexible modern family living.
The permission also includes an array of PV panels to improve the property's energy performance and running costs.