We consider the economic recovery, and examine government’s attempts to get people to afford their own homes through self-build. RRA Director, Garry Thomas, attended Hay Festival this month to encourage Mary Portas to take on board the fiscal and legal barriers, which currently prevents the regeneration of Britain’s high-streets. Portas Pilots are a nationwide initiative […]
RRA has just submitted a Planning Application for a new contemporary dwelling, located within a conservation area and in sight of Ludlow Castle and St. Laurence’s Church – a unique sensitive design is required on this difficult site. RRA designs use a curved-green-roof with a dynamic double height planar glazed elevation which provides views out […]
This substantial extension and refurbishment to a Grade 2 listed farmhouse, with a contract value in excess of £600,000 includes: a ground source heat pump, external insulation in Sto-render and the retention of a 15th Century Cruck frame. The roof structure is complete and stonework facing has just started. RRA is appointed on a full […]
Nestled deep within rural Herefordshire, a private art gallery project is being developed, and is due for completion early 2016. RRA have been appointed to convert a series of existing agricultural buildings to form an art gallery and hospitality venue, in order to provide accommodation to host, art-gatherings, and a private art collection for our […]
UPDATE: Find out more on recent changes to planning regulations for permitted development for barn conversions. RRA has secured another ‘open countryside’ planning permission, for a Dutch Barn, located in the parish of Kimbolton. The approved application is a good example of how planning permission can be obtained, within a rural location, especially when […]
