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A pair of imaginative contemporary semi-detached (yet not identical) homes in the Green Belt

Location

White Lion Road HP7

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Council

Plot Type

Green Belt

Project Type

New build house

Accomplishment

Construction of two three-bedroom houses on a Green Belt plot

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant, lead consultant

Collaborators

Syntegra Consulting

Challenge

Our clients wanted to convert a large garage in the Green Belt into residential housing, ideally replacing it with new houses. The challenge was to convince the council that a replacement building was an appropriate development without significantly affecting the area's openness.

Approach

We designed a pair of three-bedroom houses that reflected local traditions while incorporating contemporary elements. Despite their identical exteriors, we adapted the interiors to the site constraints, creating a large basement for one house to maximise space and functionality.

Solution

We successfully obtained planning permission for the two houses, which are only slightly larger than the original garage but contribute significantly more to the area. This project demonstrates how thoughtful design and strategic planning can achieve development goals even in protected Green Belt areas.

After

Proposed basement floor plan for a new build house project on White Lion Road HP7. The layout includes a spacious playroom, office, and additional living spaces, designed by Urbanist Architecture. This plan highlights the efficient use of space while maintaining the modern design aesthetics of the semi-detached homes in the Green Belt area.
Location

White Lion Road HP7

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Council

Plot Type

Green Belt

Project Type

New build house

Accomplishment

Construction of two three-bedroom houses on a Green Belt plot

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant, lead consultant

Collaborators

Syntegra Consulting

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