O2i Design Ltd

10/09/2026

Love our Somerset stained glass windows, and want to learn more from the comfort of your own home? Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society have a webinar on 24th September at 7.30 pm. See post for details.

** WEBINAR **

The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset's Parish Churches by Tom Mayberry

Thursday 24th September
7.30pm

To register directly, please go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__CPI_xE7TIOiY-dgkzyFiQ
or email [email protected]

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and reminder emails nearer the event.

This is a free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, please go to the SANHS website: https://sanhs.org/donate-here/
We suggest a donation of £5 or more.

08/09/2026

If you are around on 19 September, there’s a rare chance to see traditional craftsmanship in action at .

Meet a medieval stonemason, watch historic stone carving techniques and discover the tools, materials and skills used to shape the Abbey’s stonework centuries ago.

Explore the ruins, cloisters and foundations too, and gain a fascinating insight into how this remarkable building was constructed and how its historic fabric is conserved today.
A lovely opportunity to get closer to the craftsmanship behind one of Somerset’s architectural treasures.

No booking needed. Just turn up between 10am and 3pm.

Find out more via English Heritage:
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/craftsmen-cloisters-discover-muchelney-abbey-meet-the-medieval-stonemason.html English Heritage

06/08/2026

Thank you Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society.

SANHS Historic Buildings Committee presents a Guided Walk of Langport

Sunday 23 August - 2.30pm

A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Langport, led by the Langport and District History Society.

Only 12 places available – booking essential. Please email [email protected] to reserve your place.
There is a £5 charge which is payable before the event.

05/08/2026

The wrong paint can do more harm than good to an older building.

Many period properties were built using traditional materials that need to breathe. Modern emulsion can trap moisture inside the walls, sometimes leading to damp, peeling paint and costly repairs.

That’s why, on one of our current heritage projects, we’ve chosen to use lime paint. Made from natural ingredients and developed with historic buildings in mind, it allows walls to breathe while creating the beautifully soft finish that only lime paint can achieve.

Our samples arrived last week, and we’re looking forward to seeing the colours in the building itself. It’s an important part of the process because natural light can completely change how a colour looks.

For us, good design is about more than choosing a colour. It’s about making informed decisions that protect the building, solve problems before they arise, and give our clients confidence that their property will continue to stand the test of time.

28/07/2026

There's still time to have your say on 's future.

Somerset Council has extended the deadline for comments on its new Local Plan until 9 August, giving everyone a little more time to get involved.

The Local Plan will help shape how Somerset develops over the next 20 years. It looks at things like new homes, jobs, roads, green spaces and community facilities, so the decisions made now could affect all of us in the years ahead.

You do not need to know anything about planning to take part. Somerset Council is simply asking residents, businesses and community groups for their views before the plan is developed further.

If there's something you think should be protected, improved or planned differently, now is the time to say so.

The consultation closes on 9 August. https://somersetcouncil.citizenspace.com/planning/local-plan-scoping-consultation-2026/

Find and participate in activities run by Somerset Council

23/07/2026

Could your land be considered for future development? Own a field, paddock, large garden or unused piece of land in Somerset?

Somerset Council has reopened its Call for Sites, giving landowners another opportunity to submit land for consideration as part of the new Somerset Local Plan.

It isn't a planning application, and it doesn't guarantee planning permission. However, it could be an important first step if you've ever wondered about your land's future.
Read the full article here: https://www.o2idesign.com/somerset-call-for-sites/

23/07/2026

We're hiring! 🔎

This exciting new role is part of the Natural England Species Recovery Programme. The Wild Again: Restoring England's Wildlife initiative aims to enhance threatened species populations across the UK.

Somerset Wildlife Trust is leading the Bolstering the Somerset Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) population project and is looking for a Project Ecologist – Species Recovery to deliver habitat and bittern species surveys across the Somerset Levels and Moors project area, engage and advise landowners on habitat enhancement, and lead a dedicated volunteer survey group.

📍 Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar
🕒 Full time, fixed term until March 2029
🏡 Opportunity for hybrid working

Find out more and apply:
www.somersetwildlife.org/jobs/project-ecologist-species-recovery

17/07/2026

Planning a new home or small development?

The Biodiversity Net Gain rules are changing from 6 August 2026, and for some projects that could mean less paperwork and lower costs.

But the new exemption won't apply to every site.

We've explained the changes in plain English, including:

✔ What Biodiversity Net Gain is
✔ Who the new rules affect
✔ What they mean for self-build projects
✔ When ecological surveys may still be needed

If you're planning a project, understanding the rules early could save time, money and unnecessary work.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.o2idesign.com/biodiversity-net-gain-small-developments/

03/07/2026

Congratulations Glastonbury Town Council on this double win. A fantastic achievement and a great accolade.
For more information: https://glastonbury.gov.uk/news/planning-excellence-award-for-st-dunstans-house-and-abbey-yard-regeneration
A collaborative achievement with Mott MacDonald for their early planning support, together with the wider professional team led by O2i Design Ltd. The project was delivered with Dowlas Property Group as Project Managers, MODE Consult as Quantity Surveyors, SEED Landscape Design as Landscape Architects, Houghton Greenlees as Mechanical and Electrical Consulting Engineers, Morgan Structural as Structural and Civil Consulting Engineers, Qualitas Compliance as Fire Strategy Consultants, TCB as Principal Designer and CDM Consultants, Total Building Control as Approved Inspectors, and Johns Associates as Ecological Consultants.

05/06/2026

How fascinating to read this post from Ham & Doulting Stone. We are excited to see our neighbour, the Langport Arms Hotel, being restored to its former glory. 👏😍