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Latest on planning consents, news articles and features on the practice and our work.
PLANNING APPROVED
Permitted Development approval for loft additions in Dunstable
PROJECT COMPLETED
Part single storey, part two-storey extensions completed in Chorleywood
INTERNAL WORKS
Internal alterations to an existing dwelling completed in Chorleywood
Proposed extensions including eco bricks (insect and bird) approved in Harpenden
Single storey rear extension within the Green belt approved in St Albans
Extensions and internal alterations, including annexe completed to a detached dwelling in Chorleywood
MODERN ADDITION
Grey bricks and anthracite detailing provide a modern addition to a detached house in Chorleywood
Permitted Development approval for loft additions in Watford
GABLE WINDOWS
Rear facing gable windows to a project under construction in Watford
PROJECT COMPLETE
Hit and miss brickwork provides privacy to ground floor windows to apartments in Borehamwood
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Multi building new-build development on site in Buckinghamshire
December 14, 2020Part single-storey and part two-storey extensions completed on a domestic property in Tring, Dacorum Borough Council.
PLANNING GRANTED
December 11, 2020Part single-storey. part two-storey extensions achieved planning consent in Northwood, Three Rivers.
REVISITED
November 13, 2020New build dwelling revisited to observe how the larch cladding is weathering into the site setting.
October 23, 2020Single storey rear extension achieves planning consent in Pinner, Harrow Council.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
October 4, 2020Project nearing completion on Watford High Street.
CONSERVATION AREA PLANNING
September 18, 2020Single storey wrap around extension permitted for a dwelling set within the Aldersbroook Conservation Area, London
NEW BUILD COMPLETE
July 31, 2020Single storey new build dwelling completed on a site located within the Green Belt, Chipperfield
July 23, 2020Two storey side and front extensions achieved planning consent in Watford.
GREEN ARCHITECTURE
June 23, 2020Proposed scheme for a single storey new build with multiple sustainable aspects, including solar panels, rainwater harvesting, air source heat pumps, green roof and extensive landscape plan to increase biodiversity.
APARTMENTS COMPLETED
April 2, 2020Conversion of former office space to four residential apartments for a Developer Client in Bushey.
LOCALLY LISTED PLANNING
May 29, 2020 Extensions approved on a Locally Listed Building within a Conservaton Area in Aldenham.
March 26, 2020With space for new dwellings becoming increasingly difficult to find the need to build up rather than out begins to make more sense. The intensification of already urban areas allows people to live where services are already in place and reduces the pressure on the Green Belt to provide new homes. On this occasion Bulmer + Counter Architects worked with acoustic and odour consultants to ensure the final building would be of a high quality and to ensure planning permission was gra...
PROJECT ON SITE
March 23, 2020Providing natural daylighting and ventilation are simple ways to ensure a home operates more efficiently and environmentally. On this occasion an opening rooflight is provided to an otherwise dark first floor landing.
March 20, 2020Single storey rear extension and first floor extension achieved planning consent in St Albans.
March 19, 2020Single storey rear extension achieved planning consent in Rickmansworth.
March 6, 2020New build dwellings progress on site in Radlett.
March 5, 2020Single storey rear extension and two storey front extension achieved planning consent in Bushey.
February 14, 2020Large scale extensions permitted for a detached dwelling in Chorleywood.
STARTING ON SITE
Feb 5, 2020Building works confirmed to start on site for a new build one-off house in Radlett.
3D MASSING
Jan 30, 2020Conceptual massing model for a modern rear extension in Pinner
Dec 23, 2019Single storey extension with green roof achieved planning consent in St Albans.
Aug 9, 2019Single storey rear extension granted in Maple Cross. Providing an open-plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room to the dwelling.
Aug 5, 20196 metre deep single storey rear extension granted in Watford. The proposal also looks to improve the performance of the property with an insulated external render.
August 1, 2019A project containing a 3.5m deep single storey rear extension with timber cladding granted in Oxhey Village.
RAINWATER TANK
May 24, 20195000L rainwater harvesting tank installed; providing sufficient water for flushing toilets and washing clothes for one year.
May 22, 2019A shadow study helped secure a single storey and two storey extension in Tring by demonstrating little impact on neighbours.
HIGH STREET PROJECT
May 1, 2019Transforming an existing pub into a new mixed use development on Watford High Street.
INTERNAL TIMBER
April 12, 2019Siberian Larch cladding is being used internally on a new-build one off family house in Chorleywood.
BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION
April 9, 2019Three new-build houses under construction in Radlett. The houses include four levels of accommodate, including basement level.
April 4, 2019Plans for substantial front, rear and side extensions have been granted for a property in South Oxhey.
March 31, 2019Project to transform an existing detached family dwelling in Northwood starting on site soon.
SOLAR PANELS
March 29, 2019Photovoltaic panels are being used to generate electricity on one of our housing projects, using panels in conjunction with a Tesla battery means energy can be stored and used when needed.
FORMED
March 4, 2019An exciting new chapter as Bulmer + Counter Architects is officially active.
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