West Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards 2020 In April we were extremely pleased to bring news that Croft Architecture had been shortlisted as a finalists within two categories for two separate projects within the West Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards 2020.

West Midlands Local Authority Building Control Awards 2020

Making the Right Move We’ve all watched the property programs where families search for their perfect place to call home and struggle to tick all the boxes on their wish list. It’s becoming increasingly difficult for young people to buy a house in the village they grew up in. Rural life is under threat and there is a severe and growing shortage of good quality housing in the UK, especially in ...

Cast your mind back… Four years ago, we met with our client, Kimberley, to discuss how we could help her to transform the ground floor living space of her grand Victorian home. Her family was growing and their lifestyle and living patterns were struggling to work in a property that was designed for family life over a hundred years ago.

Small extensions can be a great way to create more space, more light and more wow, whilst adding value to your home. Find out how to get yours right the first time. Small extensions can make your home work for you in the little ways that matter every day. Remodeling or extending is a great alternative if you lack the space or budget to add a large extension, move home or to self-build. WHY MOVE ...

In Brief Millward hall is an old school hall on Salisbury street in Leek, in the Staffordshire Moorlands. It was converted from a school hall into a youth centre run by Staffordshire County Council. Our client purchased the building from Staffordshire County Council and appointed us to get planning approval to convert the building into new residential dwellings.

Stage 5 of the RIBA Plan of Work – Construction We’re back to bring further news and progress updates from Karen and Anthony’s home renovation and extension project. If you’ve been following our diary of project blogs, you’ll know that we have been following the family’s journey from the beginning, from when they first decided to create their own individual long-term family home.

Stage 4 of the RIBA Plan of Work - Tenders, Contractors and Contracts In our last entry which focused on Stage 3 of the RIBA’s Plan of Works 2013, we took a closer look at the decisions, preparation and submissions needed to successfully achieve Building Control approval.

One of the joys of finding a plot of land to self-build, or a house to renovate, is that it gives you the opportunity to create something unique that matches your family’s needs, maximises the potential and value of the plot you’re building on.

Planning success We are pleased to bring news that planning approval has been granted by Stafford Borough Council, following a planning committee for a new dog grooming business located in Yarnfield, Staffordshire.