Woodward Smith Architects

19/06/2026

The WSCA team are taking on the Exeter Inflatable 5K this August to raise money for North Devon Hospice

This incredible charity means so much to us and to the wider North Devon Community. The care, support, and compassion they provide to local people and their families during the most difficult times is truly invaluable.

We want to give something back to our local hospice, and we’d love your support. Every donation, no matter the size, will help North Devon Hospice continue its amazing work and make a real difference to those who need it most.

Thank you for supporting us and this fantastic cause!

(Link to donate is in our bio or click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/wsca-inflatable-5k?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL )

05/06/2026

Take a look at the WSCA Spring Newsletter 2026🌼🌷

03/06/2026

WSCA SUMMER DAY 2026☀️🌴🌸

For our summer team day out this year, we took a trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall, exploring one of the most iconic architectural achievements firsthand!

We started the day by flying over the Eden Project on a zip wire, which was an amazing experience! We then had a delicious lunch at the Med Terrace restaurant in the Mediterranean Biome, before exploring the rest of what the Eden Project had to offer.

The innovative biomes and sensitive integration with the landscape was a reminder of the impact thoughtful design can have, blending architecture and the natural environment to create spaces that connect communities with nature.

A fantastic well-deserved day out for our hard working team!

27/05/2026

This month, WSCA attained planning permission for the change of use of Broomhill Estate in Muddiford from a hotel to a private dwelling house.

The approved proposal will see the former hotel sensitively redesigned into a spacious family home, while carefully retaining the buildings architectural character and historic detailing.

Read our article on our website to discover more about this planning approval! https://www.woodward-smith.co.uk/planning-approval-cou-hotel-to-dwelling

20/05/2026

13/05/2026

Keep your eyes peeled for the completion of this stunning coastal project that we have been working very hard on👀🌊

07/05/2026

WSCA have been successful in achieving planning consent on the outskirts of Barnstaple, for the er****on of a thoughtfully designed new dwelling that combines traditional character with contemporary detailing to create a timeless family home.

Read more about this approval on our website: https://www.woodward-smith.co.uk/planningapprovalfornewdwelling (link also in bio)

If you are considering exploring the potential of building a new home, we would love to discuss with you how we can assist with the process. Get in touch today and let us help bring your vision to life!

10/04/2026

The Future Homes Standard (published on 24/03/26) is the next revision to Part L of the Building Regulations in England (Conservation of Fuel & Power). It will significantly redefine what buyers of new-build homes can expect from their properties, and hopes to support the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

In this article, we dive into the reasons for and impacts of the FHS, including the effects it will have on not just buyers, but developers aswell.

Visit our website to read about the Future Homes Standard as this may apply to your future projects! 🏘️ https://www.woodward-smith.co.uk/futurehomesandbuildingsstandard

31/03/2026

The Growing Importance of Fallback Planning in North Devon🏡

North Devon’s rural planning environment is increasingly being shaped by the strategic use of fallback planning, which enables you to build upon existing permitted development rights, as they already establish a form of development on site.

Read the WSCA article on Fallback Planning today on our website: https://www.woodward-smith.co.uk/fallbackplanningposition (link also in bio🔗)

24/03/2026

WSCA have written an article diving into North Devon and Torridge’s Rural Conversion Rules.

Barn conversions and rural ‘reuse’ remain a common approach in North Devon and Torridge when it comes to delivering new housing. However, planners apply a clear rule whereby reuse is welcome, provided the proposal remains a true conversion and does not cross the line into new construction.

There are 3 Development Management Policies at the heart of this approach in North Devon and Torridge.

If you are considering the possibility of converting a disused rural building, professional advice can be invaluable when navigating these Development Management Policies.

Follow the link: https://www.woodward-smith.co.uk/northdevonruralconversionrules
to read this article so you can get a stronger understanding of your options with rural conversions in North Devon.

Contact us today to discuss the potential of your project and the steps needed to move it forward.