Planning Approval Secured – A New Contemporary Dwelling By: Colledge Architects Colledge Architects is pleased to announce that planning approval has been secured for a new low-energy contemporary home in Shipton-under-Wychwood. The application was approved by West Oxfordshire District Council under delegated powers. The site is located within the Cotswold National Landscape and the Shipton-under-Wychwood Conservation Area, adjacent to listed buildings and ecologically sensitive features including trees and a nearby stream. Following extensive consultation with the Council’s Ecology Officer, the scheme delivers a Biodiversity Net Gain of 10.5%, alongside compensatory tree planting within the applicant’s landholding. The application was submitted in accordance with pre-application advice, resulting in a comprehensive and well-supported proposal. Notably, the Conservation Officer raised no objections, stating in the delegated report: “The building is set well to the west, is of relatively modest footprint, and is of very competent design – in this case with unapologetically contemporary form – as was the neighbouring modern Grade II* listed house in its day.” We look forward to taking this exciting project through to construction with our client, and we extend our sincere thanks to all those who have supported the scheme to date.   We are proud to feature … Continue reading Colledge Architects Win Approval in Cotswolds