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palace house farm cottage...

planning approval : another planning approval granted, for a a modern extension to our Clients’ home of character and located within a Conservation Area and Green Belt setting : our Client appointed us to remove several previous additions and provide a more coherent internal layout and modern extension, to augment the connection with the fantastic rear garden : we engaged with the local Planning authority, due to the complexity of the location and adjacent listed building, and to ensure our Clients’ aspirations can now come to fruition.

tags: planning approved, conservation area, greenbelt, design
categories: residential, extension, conservation area
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

the barn...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full conversion of an existing brick barn within the curtilage of a listed building and a green belt setting : the building will be converted to provide three new homes, within a wonderful rural setting, ensuring the long term future of this fantastic building and heritage asset.

tags: listed building, greenbelt, planning approved
categories: residential, listed building, dwelling
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

newstead...

planning approval : we have recently provided designs for a new development of two modern homes with the green belt in Aughton : the contemporary homes will replace a single detached property : the development was allowed on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate, after the local authority refused planning approval.

tags: planning approved, design
categories: residential, dwelling
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

barrow nook...

planning approval : we are pleased to have obtained another planning approval for proposals to create extensions to a detached home: a conservatory will be demolished to make way for a new family and sunroom and outdoor space: the home will now benefit from a better view and interaction with the rear garden, improving the connection between the inside and outside areas.

tags: planning approved, design
categories: residential, extension
Sunday 01.12.25
Posted by Matt Wood
 

the granville extension...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full renovation and extension to an existing home within a conservation area : the client proposed a significant extension, refurbishment and contemporary design approach for their existing home, to give the house a creative transformation and a presence deserving of its prominent location within the conservation area location.

tags: planning approved, conservation area, design
categories: conservation area, extension, residential
Wednesday 03.15.23
Posted by Matt Wood
 

withnell station...

planning approval : we have recently been granted planning approval for a full renovation and extension to a wonderful character property within a conservation area : the former railway station is full of charm and details that evoke memories of its previous use, and our client will now embrace this history and compliment a fantastic building with modern and sympathetically designed extensions.

tags: planning approved, conservation area
categories: residential, conservation area, dwelling
Thursday 09.15.22
Posted by Matt Wood
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asmall farm...

planning approval : our clients’ proposals for a new dwelling in ormskirk have been approved by the local authority and we have completed technical drawings ready for start on site very soon : the proposed form of the building will reflect the simple lines of the traditional barn structure that it replaces, and is typical of the local vernacular : the design has an over-arching contextual approach, utilising traditional materials that provide an appropriate design response to this agricultural setting, and embraces the beautiful surrounding rural landscape.

tags: planning approved, design, greenbelt
categories: residential, dwelling
Thursday 09.01.22
Posted by Matt Wood
 

grange farm cottage...

planning approval : our design proposals for a contemporary extension in dalton have been approved by the local authority : our clients’ brief to provide a modern extension to their character property will provide a family room, gym and bar area, and enhance the relationship with the wonderful garden and outside living areas.

tags: planning approved, design, greenbelt
categories: residential, extension
Thursday 09.01.22
Posted by Matt Wood
 

the jones extension...

completed : work is now complete on one of our local extension projects…a garden room extension and glass link walkthrough, which augments the connection between the internal space and rear South facing garden and new sun terrace of our clients’ magnificent home.

categories: extension, residential
Thursday 09.01.22
Posted by Matt Wood
 

West Lancashire Design Awards 2019

award winner : great to hear that matt wood : architect has been awarded the West Lancashire Design Award 2019, for our work on the former water tower in Ormskirk : our work, in collaboration with CJ Developments, to convert this wonderful historical structure was awarded the winner of the ‘conversion and re-use of an existing building’ category : two other projects, marlewood + the croft extension, have each been awarded a commendation by the judging panel, in the ‘small residential category’ : congratulations to all our clients for their enthusiasm and commitment in realising these projects.

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categories: awards
Saturday 09.28.19
Posted by Matt Wood
 

West Lancashire Design Awards 2017 →

winner : matt wood : architect has recently been awarded the residential category winner in the West Lancashire Design Awards, for our project at needless inn barns : the award was collected at a presentation evening, with the judges noting that they appreciated "the simplicity and sensitivity of the design and high quality of the finished work" of our extension to a grade II listed building. 

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categories: listed building, awards
Saturday 03.10.18
Posted by Matt Wood
 

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