Meet our new Architectural Technician Matt Keel
Design & Development Associates are pleased to announce that Matt Keel has joined to fulfil the role of Architectural Technician. He has worked at Eco Aspects as a SIP designer for a number of years & has successfully completed a HNC at Southampton Solent University. Matt has an incredibly high attention to detail & professional attitude so will therefore become a huge asset. We look forward to him progressing his career within Design & Development Associates Ltd. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Rear Extension in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured a Certificate of Lawful Development for a single storey extension in Jameson Road, Bournemouth. The client, who was looking to extend their home to create a large kitchen living dining room, approached us for some planning advice. Our initial site assessment revealed that the proposal would fall under permitted development and therefore we recommended a certificate of lawful development. This certificate is issued by the council and is legally binding stating that the works are permitted development and no enforcement action will be taken. Design & Development Associates always recommends obtaining this certificate before works commence for additional security (Costing £86 Local Authority fee). We undertook a measured survey of the property and produced existing and proposed floor plans & elevations to demonstrate to the council that the proposal would fall under permitted development. These plans were submitted and 8 weeks later we had received the certificate of lawful development. The works are now ongoing on site. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Conversion of Hotel into Self Contained Flats
Design & Development Associates have recently secured planning consent in conjunction with HFL Planning for the conversion of the Pinedale Hotel into self contained flats. The client approached us through a recommendation and asked if we could undertake a measured survey of the hotel and undertake a design for self contained units. We undertook the survey and started working on the design. The key aspect is to be sympathetic to the characteristics of the property and preserve its character, while internally ensuring high quality living accommodation. The application was submitted by HFL Planning and was subsequently approved. This is a great consent as the conversion from hotels to residential is notoriously difficult to argue due to the loss of tourism. A mix of good design and a strong planning argument presented a high quality planning submission to the Borough, for which they could only approve. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Beautiful Loft Conversion in Ferndown
Design & Development Associates have secured another stunning loft conversion and extension in Ringwood Road, Ferndown. The client approached us through a recommendation who we gained planning permission for at the end of last year, and wanted us to look at the options for a loft conversion to his property. We undertook a design, which was contemporary in nature, to produce this stunning loft conversion and rear extension. The design increases the living space with large bi-fold doors over the garden, and doubles the number of bedrooms within the house (from four to eight!). The property is well proportioned throughout and the planning officer commented ‘the proposed design is considered to enhance the style and appearance of the existing dwelling and sit comfortably within the street scene.’ Once submitted, the application took the standard eight weeks for the council to issue the planning approval and work is due to commence over the summer. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Rear Extension in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured a Certificate of Lawful Development for a single storey extension in Park Avenue, Bournemouth. The client, who was looking to extend their home to create a large kitchen living dining room, approach us for some design input and to draft some design proposals for consideration. We undertook a variety of designs and worked with the client to produced their perfect design. Our initial site assessment revealed that the proposal would fall under permitted development and therefore we recommended a certificate of lawful development. This certificate is issued by the council and is legally binding stating that the works are permitted development and no enforcement action will be taken. Design & Development Associates always recommends obtaining this certificate before works commence for additional security. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved Stunning House Remodel in Hamworthy
Design & Development Associates have secured planning consent for a truly stunning remodel & loft conversion in Hamworthy. The bungalow, located in Woodlands Avenue in Hamworthy, was a dilapidated property with a huge amount of potential. After meeting the clients for an initial on site consultation, we were instructed to prepare a householder planning application for a remodel and loft conversion. The design features raising the eaves level to increase first floor usable area and installing a beautiful feature window which will have sea views. It was for this reason we opted to have the lounge upstairs to capitalise on the outlook. To the rear we have a vastly improved kitchen & utility with bi-folds into the garden. The rear elevation has again a contemporary look which really adds to the high-end feel of this property. The application was submitted and decided within 7 weeks of submission, which is even better news for the client as a standard decision time is currently 8 weeks. We have also been instructed to prepare the building regulation compliant plans and manage structural engineers and building control parties to ensure works can commence without delay. This most recent approval is one of a number of planning approvals secured across Poole and Bournemouth in April. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for anarchitect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Extension at First Floor Level in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured planning consent for an extension at first floor level and a rear extension to a detached property in Bournemouth. The property, located in Seagrim Road, is one of many of this style that have an inherent design flaw at first floor level. The properties have a sloping ceiling in the bedrooms over the garage, meaning that the bedrooms feel small. The solution to this is to raise the gutter height to match the rest of the house and build up over the garage. Then then adds an additional 1.3 meters to the bedroom in depth and removes the sloping ceiling effect, allowing for larger bedrooms to be created. This is such a popular solution to increase the rooms sizes within these properties, we are now actively involved in preparing planning applications to other properties on this estate. We will now assist the client in the production of the building regulation plans to ensure the works commence without delay. This most recent approval is one of a number of planning approvals secured across Poole and Bournemouth in April. If you are considering a home extension or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Extension to Student Accommodation In Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured full planning consent for an extension of a 4 bedroom student let into a 6 bedroom student accommodation. The increase of two rooms was achieved via a 6 meter rear extension and re-model of the existing property to make the maximum use of space. The extension will allow for site maximisation while not causing an adverse effect on local residents. It was for this reason the council approved the plans under delegated powers. The works to the student accommodation have now been programmed in over the summer holidays to ensure there is impact on the existing students, while ensuring next years students have a completely refurbished property. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Loft Conversion in Corfe Mullen
Design & Development Associates have secured another stunning loft conversion in Corfe Mullen. The client approached us through a recommendation by a local contractor who we gained planning permission for at the end of last year, and wanted us to look at the options for a loft conversion to his property. The existing site is a split level property, and on assessment we recommended raising the ridge height and changing the direction of the ridge in order to create the required habitable accommodation. The raising of ridge height requires planning permission so we undertook a measured survey and produced existing and proposed floor plans and elevations for the councils consideration. Once submitted the application took the standard eight weeks for the council to issue the planning approval and work is due to commence over the summer. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham
Approved: Single Storey Extension in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured a Certificate of Lawful Development for a single storey extension in Pine Road, Bournemouth. The client, who was looking to extend their home to create a large kitchen living dining room, approach us through recommendation for some design input. On undertaking the initial consultation we suggested a few design options and were instructed to produce the design that no only met the client’s needs, but also had consideration for the existing structure. Our site assessment revealed that the proposal would fall under permitted development and therefore we recommended a certificate of lawful development. This certificate is issued by the council and is legally binding stating that the works are permitted development and no enforcement action will be taken. Design & Development Associates always recommends obtaining this certificate before works commence for additional security. Once the certificate was obtained we then obtain quotes for Building Control and Structural Engineers so works can commence on site without delay. The winning building control agency was MC Plan & Site Services and the instructed engineer was M W S Structural. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth,Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Lytchett Matravers, Wareham