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Class Q – New Rules or Old?
Rural landowners and developers currently have an opportunity to secure change of use of agricultural buildings to different uses, the most popular being residential dwellings, under two options via the Class Q permitted development route. Until 20th May 2025, it is still possible to utilise the previous criteria, the key points being that the up…
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A Contemporary Agricultural Tied Dwelling
For many farmers, ensuring the sustainability of their business means the next generation taking over. For that to happen, new homes are often required on or near the farm. But unlike the rash of tied bungalows that sprang up in the 80’s and 90’s, today’s young farmers are more informed and more interested in creating…
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Planning permission for energy efficient homes in Gosport Hants
Peregrine Mears Architects PMA have successfully obtained planning consent for and interesting scheme for two highly energy efficient homes in Hampshire. Ciaran Linane, PMA Project Architect highlighted that sustainability is the main driving force of the proposal. Our client will build two new dwellings in Gosport, Hampshire. he brief was to produce two affordable, highly…
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SIP panels & oak frame use in contemporary construction
Photographs credit: Wedgewood Buildings This month the PMA architects’ design team were invited to Wedgewood Buildings, for an insight into this local company’s SIPs (Structural insulated panels), oak frames and their high-performance building system used in the construction of both residential and commercial buildings. The panels are insulating foam core compressed between two structural facings,…
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Glass – working with this exciting material
As part of PMA’s continual CPD programme, we welcomed of IQ Glass, respected as leading UK specialists in high specification architectural glazing, supplying and installing the most pioneering architectural glass technology. “We are currently working on various exciting commercial and residential projects using glass as a key feature” commented Dan Huxtable. He continued “Knowledge of…
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Planning success for South Hams community hub
Peregrine Mears Architect are delighted to obtained planning approval to allow the conversion of Buckfastleigh Methodist Church to a community hub. An important part of the history of this vibrant small market town in the South Hams which came into its own in 11th Century, when King Canute established the Benedictine Buckfast Abbey in 1018. The…
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HPB welcome their visitors to Northway Court
Now fully operational it was great to pop back this week to Northway Court nr Bideford, North Devon the newest addition to HPB’s growing portfolio of prestige self-catering developments. HPB have an amazing selection of over 1,500 properties across more than 30 locations throughout the UK and Europe. Opened on May 3rd 2024 by Sue…
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PMA welcomes a new ARB/RIBA registered architect to the team
Lead architect Perry Mears is delighted to welcome Michaela Eaves as a ARB/RIBA registered architect to PMA . “Michaela is a great addition to our architectural team, bringing fresh perspectives and considerable specialist expertise. PMA’s team approach ensures full use of our varied expertise and skills, particularly valable through the various stages of design and…
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Class Q is changing. Opportunities for larger, individual dwellings are limited. Act now!
What do you think of when someone refers to a barn conversion? Nowadays these can range from traditional stone barns through to modern, steel framed buildings and more. The opportunities are huge. An awareness of the principle of Class Q permitted development rights, allowing the conversion of former agricultural buildings to residential dwellings, is generally…
