We’re pleased to share news of an exciting Planning consent, for an exclusive development of four, three- and four-bed dwellings, in a charming Hampshire village, a few miles south of Reading. Located within an established residential area – and adjoining a prominent Conservation Area – the goal was to create a small enclave of seamlessly integrated properties, drawing inspiration from the neighbouring architecture and the rich palette of materials found locally.
Comprising four family homes with traditional building spans and roof pitches reminiscent of rural architectural forms – including Plot 1 that echoes a domestic farmhouse, and Plots 2, 3, and 4 that evoke the simplicity of traditional barn conversions – the design works to respect the existing settlement pattern, where each home carefully assimilates into the setting, allowing for spacious accommodations without compromising the amenity of adjacent dwellings or the surrounding landscape. Plot 2 has also been designed as an accessible and adaptable home that meets requirement M4(2) of the Building Regulations, providing ease of access and adaptability for future needs.
Balancing traditional elements with contemporary design and detail, the dwellings avoid being derivative, offering modern living spaces with a nod to the area's heritage. A restrained palette of high-quality materials, including brick and horizontal timber cladding, lends the development a modern edge while visually connecting it to the local building stock. Expansive glazing to the rear floods the homes with natural light, while maximising long-distance views and a connection to the generous gardens - which sit at approx. five times the size of neighbouring properties.
Working closely with the Local Authority, we have been able to achieve a design that optimises the value of the land for our client, while also introducing a thoughtfully designed scheme of dynamic and sympathetic homes, carefully curated for their rural setting. Many thanks, as ever, to all involved – Edgars, HCUK Group, Infrastruct CS Limited and Windrush Ecology. Works have already commenced on site, so please stay tuned for more updates as things progress.
