"Tudor Rose", Stapleford Abbots, Essex.

 

Proposed Development: Double garage and store.

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Following an initial site visit and planning appraisal with the applicant it was agreed to produce a planning application that would replace an existing storage shed with a brand new detached double garage and storage unit that would utilise a more traditional vernacular and reflect traditional Essex architectural features.  Thsi called for us to use our in house architectural services to ensure the design would preserve and enhance the visual amenity of the area.

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The site is located in the village of Stapleford Abbots so it is key to understand the hsitorical context of the site in order to assist in the design process.  Stapleford Abbots is a village located in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. It has a rich history that spans several centuries. Here is an overview of the history of Stapleford Abbots. The history of Stapleford Abbots can be traced back to the medieval period when it was known as "Stapleford Tawney." The village was part of the Tawney manor and belonged to Waltham Abbey, a significant monastic establishment in the region. The abbey had extensive landholdings in the area, and Stapleford Tawney served as one of its estates. With the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in the 16th century, Waltham Abbey and its lands, including Stapleford Tawney, were confiscated by the Crown. The estate was later sold to private landowners. Throughout its history, Stapleford Abbots has been predominantly an agricultural village. The fertile land in the area supported farming activities, and the village served as a center for agriculture and related trades. Stapleford Abbots is known for its historic buildings. One of the prominent landmarks is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a mix of architectural styles, including Norman and Gothic elements. During World War II, an airfield called Stapleford Tawney Airfield was established near the village. It served as a training ground for bomber crews, and the airfield remained operational until 1957. Today, it is privately owned and primarily used for recreational aviation. In recent years, Stapleford Abbots has undergone some development while still maintaining its rural character. The village has seen new residential construction, blending modern housing with the traditional buildings that characterize the area. 

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Stapleford Abbots, located in Essex, England, features a mix of architectural styles that reflect its history and heritage. The traditional architecture of Stapleford Abbots is characterized by various influences from different periods. Stapleford Abbots retains some traces of medieval architecture, particularly in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. This Norman and Gothic-style church features elements such as pointed arches, lancet windows, and vaulted ceilings. Timber-framed buildings are a notable feature of traditional architecture in the village. Today, while new construction has brought modern influences to the area, Stapleford Abbots strives to preserve and maintain its traditional architectural character. The blend of historic and more recent architectural styles creates a unique and charming atmosphere within the village.

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Getting the architectural details right is critical to ensuring new developments are appropriate to the settingand context. The Essex Design Guide includes a series of key principles which should be applied to a development. Noise, daylight, rear privacy and garden size are all important elements in designing appropriate developments which address key habitual needs. While elevation design, materials and fenestration design all seek ensure that building designs is based on.

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En-Plan used the traditional buildings of Essex as a desiogn guide and produced a design that utilised a traditonal vernacular and traditonal materials so the new building could belnd seamlessly into the village and we used our architectural visualisation skills to produce renders that demonstrated this and  these were submitted alongside the application.

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The application sailed through the planning process and as the garage is not habitable building regulations do not apply to the development and the owner can proceed to the construction phase. This application is a cost effective solution to a storage and improves the visual appearance of the locality and received approval under Application Ref: EPF/0630/17. After this successful application we have worked with the applicant to agin approval for the demolition of stables building in rear paddock and the erection of a one bedroom bungalow which also gained approval under application EPF/1860/17.

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If you would like to find out more about how we can assit you with any garage, annex or outbuilding project please do not hesitate to contatc us and we can discuss how our Planning Consultancy skills can assist you.