Oakstone

27/04/2025

Here at Oakstone we love a vaulted ceiling, adding space and light to your room. In this case a kitchen opened up to make a stunning addition to the house.

If you need design advice or help with planning or building control approval call Ash on 07884 268079.

23/04/2025

If you’re thinking of extending your home and need help with planning and building control approval, we can help. Call Ash on 07884 268079.

02/01/2023

If you’ve decided over the Christmas period you need a bigger kitchen, dining room, need to find space for a growing family or maybe a loft conversion….and need help taking your plans forward….give us a call !!!

We can provide design advice, guidance through the Planning Application process and Building Control submissions. If you thinking of extending your home and need advice call Ash on 07884 268079.

20/11/2022

17/11/2022

A few photos of a small kitchen extension with an internal vaulted ceiling. This is part of a larger ground floor redesign with interior walls to be removed and steelwork fitted next year.

26/08/2022

This design converted a very basic kitchen and an awkward layout into this stunning kitchen and dining room. We were recommended to this client to guide the project through planning and building control process. I think you will agree, the result is stunning!!

If you are thinking of extending and need professional advice with Architectural plans for Planning Permission or Building Control approval...... contact Ash on 07884 268079. Alternatively, email your requirements to [email protected] and we will get back to you.

18/03/2022

Flashback Friday !

We were contacted by this client to produce the Building Control plans after the original Architect produced a set of plans without adequate detail. Additionally, a quick turn around was required in order to manage timescales.

In Architectural terms this project was quite simple, however required substantial steelwork and technical detail to satisfy Building Control. Assistance was also provided to the client to ensure the plans satisfied Party Wall requirements.

Olympus Build Ltd , completed this project to their usual high standards, helping make this project run smoothly. Contact Shaun @ Olympus Build on 07854 402020.

If you are thinking of extending and need professional advice with Architectural plans for Planning Permission or Building Control approval...... contact Ash on 07884 268079. Alternatively, email your requirements to [email protected] and we will get back to you.

25/10/2021

A few before and after photos of a simple wrap around design to provide a growing young family with more space.

This type of design is one of the most popular we deal with, utilising what would normally be wasted loft space to provide a light and airy living accommodation. Usually, velux windows are fitted in the roof to flood the interior with natural light.

This project was undertaken by Olympus Build Ltd , contact Shaun or Luke on 01582 379930.

If you are thinking of extending and need professional advice with Architectural plans for Planning Permission or Building Control approval...... contact Ash on 07884 268079. Alternatively, email your requirements to [email protected] and we will get back to you.

13/10/2021

A few progress photos from a small project which demonstrates how permitted development and strategic thinking can be employed to achieve the results required.

This oak timber framed garage is part of a larger project to provide a kitchen extension. The property is located in the greenbelt and a conservation area, so the local planning authority were reluctant to allow permission for a small kitchen extension without the demolition of the existing garage to offset the footprint of the new kitchen. However, permitted development rights were employed to construct a replacement garage to the rear of the plot.

By agreeing to the demolition of the original garage, the householder could increase the size of the kitchen due to the size differential. Additionally, the use of permitted development allowed the householder to retain a garage and actually increase the size.

A lesson we should all learn…….it’s always worth stepping back and thinking about the bigger picture.

We can provide design advice, guidance through the Planning Application and Building Control process. If you are thinking of extending your home and need advice call Ash on 07884 268079.

12/08/2021

24/12/2020

Persistence pays off!

This application for a detached garage was initially refused by the Local Authority, but we persisted and lodged an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate who found in our favour.

Looking forward to seeing this start on site in the New Year. After all, who doesn’t like an oak timber framed building?

If your thinking applying for Planning Permission or need help with a Building Control application, contact Ash on 07884 268079.

20/11/2020

Our clients are planning for 2021 !! We can provide design advice, guidance through the Planning Application process and Building Control submissions. If you thinking of extending your home and need advice call Ash on 07884 268079.