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Great to see work progressing well with Dornan Contracts making fantastic progress over past few weeks on our new dwelli...
26/08/2026

Great to see work progressing well with Dornan Contracts making fantastic progress over past few weeks on our new dwelling at Watery Lane, Stamullan Co. Meath
External Render complete, Black metal fascia completed, Timber cladding complete and supplied by Toasted
Internal flooring progress quickly and site works on going.
We are looking forward to our clients moving into their new home in the next few months.

Watch this space over the coming weeks for updates on site progress.
Are you or anyone you know thinking of undertaking a project, with your input & our expertise we can create your dream home or extension.
We can still advise on potential projects by offering advice remotely via email, phone or video call through a free consultation ...
Any Project … Any Size …
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Our office will be closed from Monday 20th July until Thursday 30th July for holiday.We will respond to all messages and...
20/07/2026

Our office will be closed from Monday 20th July until Thursday 30th July for holiday.

We will respond to all messages and emails on our return

Great to get out into the Newtownstewart countryside to complete a site visit on our bespoke home for a fantastic couple...
15/07/2026

Great to get out into the Newtownstewart countryside to complete a site visit on our bespoke home for a fantastic couple.
Great progress on site with the superstructure already at slab level and the structural openings providing a glimpse of the fantastic views framed by the opening and allowing natural light to flood into the home
Watch this space over the coming weeks for updates on site progress .
Are you or anyone you know thinking of undertaking a project, with your input & our expertise we can create your dream home or extension.
We can still advise on potential projects by offering advice remotely via email, phone or video call through a free consultation ...
Any Project … Any Size …
Call us today for any architecture queries even just where to start we are happy to help!
📞07912763251

Getting a chance to enjoy this great weather with a visit to our self build in Sion Mills, The clients Vision and our de...
13/07/2026

Getting a chance to enjoy this great weather with a visit to our self build in Sion Mills, The clients Vision and our design is starting to take Shape! 🏗️

The superstructure is almost at slab level providing a glimpse of the future spaces and light which will flood into this home.
Watch this space over the coming weeks for updates on site progress .
Are you or anyone you know thinking of undertaking a project, with your input & our expertise we can create your dream home or extension.
We can still advise on potential projects by offering advice remotely via email, phone or video call through a free consultation ...
Any Project … Any Size …
Call us today for any architecture queries even just where to start we are happy to help!
📞07912763251
📨[email protected]
🔗 www.mqdarchitecture.co.uk

Weather was great on Friday morning for a site visit to the Coolmaghery View housing development in Magheramason. The c...
13/07/2026

Weather was great on Friday morning for a site visit to the Coolmaghery View housing development in Magheramason.
The current phase of works is progressing rapidly by the contractors .jm with all but three unit at roof completion stage while first and second fix works are progressing on the other 8 units.
Final dwelling revisions have been completed with works on Phase 3 due to commence within the next 3 weeks.
Are you or anyone you know thinking of undertaking a project, with your input & our expertise we can create your dream home or extension.
We can still advise on potential projects by offering advice remotely via email, phone or video call through a free consultation ...
Any Project … Any Size …
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❌❌𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ❌❌𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮...
02/07/2026

❌❌𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ❌❌

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 - 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

“The Government is moving towards a more supportive and consistent approach to rural housing. Good applications that are carefully designed and environmentally responsible are expected to have stronger policy support."

The aim is to make it easier for people with genuine local connections to build homes in rural communities while removing many of the blanket planning restrictions that have caused frustration for years.

📌 Some of the key changes include:

✅ No more automatic refusal of applications because of ribbon development.
✅ Restrictions on backland development eased.
✅ Councils will no longer be able to set arbitrary limits on the number of homes on a farm.
✅ Minimum road frontage requirements removed.
✅ Minimum site size requirements removed.
✅ A broader definition of “local need”, giving greater recognition to people with genuine family, social and economic ties to an area.
✅ Provision for a second, smaller dwelling in certain circumstances, subject to planning permission.

For many rural families, these changes will be very welcome. Too many people have found it difficult to build close to where they grew up, despite having strong connections to their local community.

The detail will now be important, and local authorities will have to implement these new national guidelines

01/04/2026

We are currently experiencing issues with our email system. If anyone needs to contact us urgently please use Whatsapp on 07912763251. We hope to have all resolved and back online later today.

Happy St. Patrick's day to you all.Our office will be closed tomorrow and reopen at 8.30am on Wednesday 18th March
16/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's day to you all.

Our office will be closed tomorrow and reopen at 8.30am on Wednesday 18th March

What a way to start 2026 planning approval granted for this beautiful new family home 🔥🏡Nothing beats jumping straight b...
12/01/2026

What a way to start 2026 planning approval granted for this beautiful new family home 🔥🏡
Nothing beats jumping straight back into approvals, and this one is a fantastic way to kick off the year 🏆
The views over the surrounding countryside are stunning. 🤩
Looking forward to getting into the detailed construction design and bringing our clients ideas to reality.
Are you or anyone you know thinking of undertaking a project, with your input & our expertise we can create your dream home or extension.
We can still advise on potential projects by offering advice remotely via email, phone or video call through a free consultation ...
Any Project … Any Size …
Call us today for any architecture queries even just where to start we are happy to help!
📞07912763251
📨[email protected]
🔗 www.mqdarchitecture.co.uk

A Merry Christmas from MQD Architecture As we come to the end of another year, we want to thank our clients and the cons...
20/12/2025

A Merry Christmas from MQD Architecture
As we come to the end of another year, we want to thank our clients and the consultants we work alongside daily
To our clients, thank you for the trust you place in us and for continuing to choose MQD Architecture.
To the consultants and collaborators, thank you for your professionalism, generosity, and the working relationships we value so highly, your continued support through 2025 has meant a great deal to us.
We are excited about what lies ahead in 2026 and look forward to another fantastic year.

Wishing you and your families a very Happy Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year.

Our office will be closed from 20th December until the 5th January 2026.

With warmest thanks,
MQD Architecture

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