The Draperstown house, is a contemporary home, sitting harmoniously into the countryside outside Draperstown in Co. Londonderry/Derry. Designed to make the distinction between public and private space, it uses the connection between these to form the entrance, being a two storey glazed link, giving access to the two bedrooms on the first floor. The materials and detailing […]
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renovation and extension in ballymote, county sligo
Rear elevation of our project in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland We’ve a few changes to make to our plans after our site meeting…..but!!! We’ll have more information on it next week, so stay tuned as its really going look the part.
Rural regeneration funding available
This funding could be a welcomed help to all local community groups. Nothing lost by calling them and finding out more information!! The Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme, can provide up to 75% funding under its Basic Services and Village Renewal measures, for rural community groups to undertake a wide range of community based projects http://www.nihe.gov.uk/news-rural-regeneration-funding-available
Free Insulation from Power NI
As winter has well and truly set in with us, take a look at what offers & grants may be available to you, a friend or family member. Funded by the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP) Power NI are offering cavity wall and loft insulation for free, helping you save up to ÂŁ150 a […]
contemporary home in draperstown, county londonderry
A model we’ve made for a contemporary house in Draperstown, County Londonderry/Derry that we received planning permission for. Due to the gradient of the land, we devised a design that involved a split-level house. Open planned first floor living area with 4 bedrooms & garage to the ground floor. Materials used for the our project […]
Attwood’s proposals to ease planning rules for farmers
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today proposed easing of planning rules for farmers. Farmers will be able to undertake new build or extend agricultural buildings including sheds for hay and straw, storage and maintenance of agricultural machinery and plant, milking parlours, slurry storage tanks and chicken and other livestock sheds without having to go through the […]
New Northern Ireland Building Regulations
The new Northern Ireland Building Regulations will come into operation on 31st October 2012, contact SDS for more details.
Increases in Planning NI Fees!!
More increases in Planning NI Fees. An increase in Planning Fees will take effect from Monday 22nd October 2012 The Department recently made the Planning (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012 No. 293) which amend the Planning (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005 No. 222 as amended by S.R. 2005 No. 505, […]
Night our for Slemish Design Studio at Local Awards
ballymena chamber of commerce awards 2012 Had a great night at the Chamber of Commerce Awards and were well feed & watered by Tullyglass Hotel. In the end we never won the best website award….that went to Patton, but credit where credit’s due and congratulations to them. As we were told by a number […]
for those that like their greenhouses!!!
This is a stunning bespoke greenhouse on a renovation and extension to a dwelling in Randalstown, County Antrim Our project is about 6-8 weeks from completion and has been completely renovated throughout bar one room. With stone flags, bronze statues and full landscaping to the area, including it’s very own stream and bridge. This project […]
we’ve been shortlisted for the ballymena chamber of commerce best website award!!!!!
We’ve just received an email to say that our website has just been shortlisted for the Ballymena Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry Website of 2012 Award. As we’ve just went live with our website and have been going as a business a short while we’re are quite pleased and proud to say the least. […]
Our new house in Ballyclare has started on-site and is progressing well.
This 4 bedroom open plan dwelling, on the outskirts of Ballyclare, county antrim, is being kitted out with the latest underfloor heating system available in northern Ireland. Along with photovoltaic panels on the roof, Argon filled double glazing and extra insulation to the floors, walls and roofs, our clients is hoping to keep heating bills […]
Consultation on Proposed Changes to Planning Fees
more changes to the planning fees!!!! http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/news/news_consultation/news_consultation_on_proposed_changes_to_planning_fees_17092012.htm
New and Revised Permitted Development Rights from 19th September 2012
New and Revised Permitted Development Rights from 19th September 2012 should you be thinking on a project and wondering how this will affect you, give us a call http://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/news/news_policy/news_policy_revised_permitted_development.htm
Larne dwelling
Cold on site in larne this evening, but great to see the build moving on.