New Houses in Herefordshire

KODA architects have worked closely with many stakeholders to prepare and submit a planning application to Herefordshire Council for ten, barn style, new houses in Herefordshire. The development maximises the development potential of the site whilst meeting client defined targets of being responsible developers delivering high spec and affordable accommodation in rural communities. Biodiversity of the site is also enhanced through a carefully thought out enhanced landscaping scheme and wildlife corridors. 

The design centred around a spine road which provides access across the whole site. Generously spaced along this road, the mixture of new housing is formed of plots including two, three and four bed dwellings, all with generous garden plots and garaging. The design is a contemporary interpretation of a barn style development which is the vernacular in the area. The language of the buildings, maximises views over private gardens and over the wider Herefordshire Countryside. Enhanced planting provides a verdant urban extension to the existing settlement. 

Project Information

Client: Developer Private   
Budget: >£2.5 million
Location: Herefordshire
Sector: New build developer housing

New houses in Herefordshire

New Houses in Herefordshire

Materials for the development were chosen following a close analysis of the existing vernacular and comprise of a red brick ground floor level with timber first floor. The contrast provides a grounding to the ground floor whilst the timber cladding provides a lightweight superstructure which will tone down as the materials weather creating a softer streetscene when viewed with the wider planting scheme.

The scheme is grounded sustainable building practises through limiting thermal loss and maximising thermal gain through large southern windows. Located close to the centre of an established village settlement, the development will benefit from existing services whilst encouraging families to the area, offering support. From the outset of the project, one of the design teams objectives was to retain the existing mature planting and to make enhancements to the bio diversity and the wider environment. The site is focused on these enhancements through enhanced planting and generous amenity space.  

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New houses in Herefordshire
New houses in Herefordshire
New houses in Herefordshire
New houses in Herefordshire
New houses in Herefordshire