Blog - Planning Permission for Equestrian Centres, Barn Conversions and Student Accommodation (20/02/2014)
The Agrarian team are very busy working upon a large equestrian centre for a regional division of the Police Force. This scheme is proving to be challenging with both its size and complexities but we are really enjoying the challenge.
The large schemes submitted for student accommodation in the Midlands have been successful in gaining planning permission so a very big pat on the back for all those involved. The construction teams are now busy converting these old buildings with a considerable amount of thought.
A scheme to convert a large dwelling in London into three flats has begun on site with works progressing well. As soon as possible I will post some photographs.
On another site, a barn conversion is in its final stages. This particular scheme is being developed by the Agrarian team. It consists of a large, three bedroom, single storey barn conversion, complete with en-suite and a large family bathroom, coupled with a very large family room/kitchen. Many of the rooms have large picture windows and vaulted ceilings. The barn has the benefit of underfloor heating and travertine floor covering. With this project we are very proud of the design and the construction works and I think it warrants a few blog pages of its own, so please come back soon and I will ensure that there are plenty of "before" and "after" photographs.
On a different note, I feel that I am slipping into old age, I was discussing with a client how computers and the internet have changed our lives and work over the last ten years. This change has been phenomenal but it has also affected children’s behaviour significantly. This is particularly marked when I compare my children and their use of these gadgets compared to my childhood of building dens and playing with sticks with my friends ! My son is able to play online with four of his friends from the comfort of his armchair with all of his friends being 30 miles apart ! Mmm how things change !
