Conservation Architects in Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
Thoughtful work to historic and period buildings begins with understanding what makes them distinctive. We look carefully at the character, materials, craftsmanship and evolution of a property before considering how it can be repaired, adapted or extended for contemporary life.
Based in Cheltenham and working throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, we help homeowners sensitively alter, restore and improve period properties, historic buildings and homes within conservation areas.
Thoughtful Design for Conservation Areas & Period Homes
Every conservation area has its own character, shaped by its architecture, materials, streetscape and history. Our approach begins by understanding the existing property and the wider context in which it sits.
From carefully considered alterations and restoration to contemporary extensions and internal remodelling, we look for opportunities to improve how a period home works while respecting the qualities that contribute to its setting. Where change is appropriate, new interventions can be confidently contemporary while remaining sensitive to the character of the surrounding area.
Planning Changes to a Home in a Conservation Area?
Homes within conservation areas often require a more considered approach to alteration and extension. The character of the street, neighbouring buildings, established materials and the wider setting can all influence what form of development is appropriate.
We help homeowners understand these constraints from the outset, developing proposals that respond positively to their surroundings while still allowing period homes to evolve. Where planning permission is required, we prepare and coordinate the architectural drawings and supporting information needed for the application.
01 Extensions in Conservation Areas
Sensitive extensions designed to respond to the scale, character and materials of the existing property and its wider setting.
03 Contemporary Design in Historic Settings
Confident contemporary architecture can sit successfully alongside historic buildings when its scale, proportions, materials and detailing are carefully considered.
02 Alterations to Period Homes
Carefully considered alterations and remodelling that improve how a period home works while retaining the features that give it character.
04 Conservation Area Planning
Preparation and coordination of drawings and supporting information for planning applications within conservation areas, with careful consideration of local character and planning policy.
Selected Conservation & Period Home Projects
Explore a selection of projects involving period properties, conservation areas and sensitive historic settings across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, from carefully considered alterations to contemporary additions.
College Lawn
Renovation and Contemporary Extension to a Listed Cheltenham Villa
Anchorage House
Contemporary Pavilion Extension to an Arts & Crafts Home
Hedges
Contemporary Extension to a Historic Cotswold Home
Conservation Projects From First Ideas to Construction
Working with a period property or within a conservation area requires careful consideration at every stage. We begin by understanding the existing building and its wider setting, identifying the characteristics that should inform the design before developing proposals that balance sensitive conservation with contemporary living.
From our Cheltenham studio, we work with homeowners across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, providing architectural support from early feasibility and planning through to technical design, tender and construction.
01 Design & Planning
Initial ideas and feasibility through to developed architectural design and planning applications, with careful consideration of the existing property, its setting and conservation area character.
02 Technical Design
Detailed architectural drawings and specifications developed for Building Regulations and construction, including the careful coordination of materials, junctions and existing historic fabric.
Planning a Project in a Conservation Area?
If you're considering altering, extending or remodelling a period home or property within a conservation area in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire or the Cotswolds, we'd be delighted to discuss your ideas and explore what might be possible.
03 Tender & Construction
Support through tendering, contractor selection and construction, helping ensure the quality, materials and architectural details established through the design process are carried through to the finished building.