New Orchard Barn

 

Location Kermincham, Cheshire

Client Rough Hey Ltd

Scope Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q Conversion

Status Completed 2019

Contractor Rough Hey Ltd

Landscaping Barnes Walker

Planning Consultant Emery Planning

Planning Authority Cheshire East

Project Value £500,000

Existing barn before development at New Orchard Barn

Hayes and Partners secured approval for a contemporary dwelling in place of an existing agricultural machinery store, one of four new dwellings at Kermincham Hall Barns.

The first step involved securing a prior approval for conversion of the existing building to a dwelling. Subsequently, Hayes and Partners then gained planning consent for a replacement dwelling without having instigated the conversion scheme. The replacement dwelling is 207m² and is efficiently laid out in an agriculturally proportioned building. Importantly, the dwelling was designed to be uncontroversial in its appearance, giving the appearance of a contemporary barn conversion.

Hayes and Partners were then successful with a minor material amendment to change the opening and external materials, ultimately creating a less traditional design with material variation that better reflects the character of pre-existing agricultural buildings.

line drawing showing the existing and proposed elevations of New Orchard Barn
brick replacement dwelling with black timber cladding at first floor
modern kitchen and living area with sliding doors onto the rear patio area
timber and brick replacement dwelling in the style of a barn conversion with large glazed openings
contemporary light fixture to the double height entrance hall at New Orchard Barn
double height glazing at New Orchard Barn
New Orchard Barn landing
Eaves Air Tightness detail New Orchard Barn
image from driveway showing the replacement dwelling and garage building at New Orchard Barn
timber stair detail
modern kitchen and light fittings at New Orchard Barn
double height glazing and timber staircase with glass balustrade in the entrance hall at New Orchard Barn
rear garden at New Orchard Barn
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