Prior Architects

Here is a project completed late last year. As a construction project for a family with a child who needed a ground floor bedroom and wash room, the challenge was providing single storey extensions without appearing excessive. The subtle change in materials and nod to the original black timber clad outbuildings, provide a design that respects the original cottage and celebrates the historic barn.

🏛️ Planning Consent Secured – 1930s Farmer’s Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon 🏛️

We’re pleased to confirm that full planning approval has been granted for the renovation and extension of a 1930s brick-built farmer’s cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon.

As RIBA Chartered Architects, our design approach respects the cottage’s vernacular character while introducing a series of well-proportioned additions that respond to contemporary living needs. The existing brickwork has been rendered to provide a more timeless and cohesive aesthetic, aligning the property with its landscaped setting and enhancing its architectural clarity.

🔹 Scope of Works Includes:
• Restoration and rendering of original masonry to unify the external envelope
• Installation of heritage-style, thermally efficient fenestration
• Reconfiguration of internal layout to improve usability and daylighting
• A new rear extension incorporating a glazed sunroom and open-plan living space
• Landscaping and boundary enhancements to reinforce site identity and privacy

The property sits within a mature residential setting and retains a strong architectural presence. Our proposals aim to elevate its functionality and aesthetic coherence while maintaining fidelity to its historical context.

We look forward to progressing into technical design and delivery phases, and to sharing updates as the transformation unfolds.

📍 Stratford-upon-Avon
📅 Planning Approved – November 2025

We are looking forward for this project to start on site now that we have made some final decisions on materials. Building contractor appointed to start in Spring 2022.