A retiring farm located in North Wales wanted a four-bedroom detached property complete with a double garage. It needed to be modern in design, yet use traditional agricultural materials like zinc, slate, stone and render, and remain in keeping with the scenic Clwydian Range location.

As the site is on the border of a small village and the project was a contemporary one, we needed to be in constant dialogue with planners. Limited road access presented some obstacles from a building and logistics perspective, and the rocky terrain meant enlisting the help of structural engineers to ensure full safety.

Once we had established a suitable method with the engineers, we were able to deliver a solution that was both cost-effective and had safety at its forefront.

Our experience allowed us to negotiate a design that matched the client’s expectations and satisfied the local planners, and our focus on efficiency and minimised waste helped us to overcome the problem of limited access.