Planning Permission Granted - Parkfield House

Gransmore Architects have received permission for a spectacular new project, Parkfield House. We are excited to share some more imagery of the design which involves renovation works and the significant extension of a Grade-II Listed cottage in Chalford, near Stroud.

A large glazed living quarter is built into the hillside, offering uninterrupted views across the valley. Gransmore Architects negotiated a sensitive planning process with numerous constraints regarding the Listed building and its landscape context on a prominent open site, resulting in a successful application.

The concept images below demonstrate how the proposal sits discreetly into the landscape amongst the trees and a network of original stone walls. Images show the building at dusk and another on a summer’s day.

The proposals are built with natural Cotswold stone, timber and large sliding glass doors to celebrate views across the valley.

The existing building will be renovated and repaired to restore its traditional charm and character, complemented by the contemporary new living quarters to create an exciting mix of old and new. The subterranean landscape setting conceals the extension from view to preserve the setting to the cottage, while also maximising natural daylight and providing beautiful views across France Lynch, Chalford.

Pre-Application discussions with Stroud District Council helped shape and develop the design. A new partially subterranean garage will also hide vehicles from view and preserve the picturesque setting to the cottage. The extension and garage will both have a green roof, blending into the surrounding field. High performance windows and doors combine with natural Cotswold stone to provide an exciting new open plan living space which connects through to the original cottage. The cottage retains its traditional proportions and features, while renovations throughout will provide a comfortable and restored traditional Cotswold cottage.

Images produced in-house by Gransmore Architects.