We regularly update our news page with information on recent projects, planning approvals gained, completed projects and any other topics which we think might be of interest. Please take a look below and do get in touch if there is anything which you would like to find out more about.
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You can select any of our services which are appropriate to your project. This might be some simple design options to get your imagination going, gaining planning permission or continuing the two onto...
Continue reading...Elton, Peak Park - Planning permission granted for home extension
A smooth planning approved for one of our Peak Park projects - this one in the village of Elton. This project involved a full internal rejig including moving the stair-case to provide a more rational layout....
Continue reading...Station cottage in Derbyshire completed under permitted development
Constructued under permitted development this is a completed extension to a Station cottage in Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire. We delivered a simple lean-to design with skylights to flood the new kitchen...
Continue reading...Hazelwood Cottage, Belper - Home renovation project
Planning win! Took a while and lots of changes along the way but we have finally had planning granted by Amber Valley for this massive home renovation project which sits in an area of green belt land....
Continue reading...Hackney Road home receives planning permission
Planning win for works to this Victorian property on Hackney Road, Matlock, Derbyshire - A two storey extension, single storey garden room extension and landscaping works. We've created a planted retaining...
Continue reading...Planning win in Newcastle - Under Lyme
Yippee! Our first planning win of 2024 for this brick home from Newcastle-under-Lyme council. We have designed a large garden room with an attached snug which sits below the existing building eaves so...
Continue reading...Eco upgrade your home at Alderwasley Village Hall, Derbyshire
We were invited last night to St Margaret's Hall, Alderwasley, Derbyshire to do a talk to the local villagers on how to make their homes more energy efficient. It was a really good night and a helpful...
Continue reading...Stone extension in Peak Park nearing completion
A very simple but perfectly executed two storey side extension at Moorhall Estate in Bakewell, designed by us and constructed by one of our reccomended builders. The eye is in the detail, just look at...
Continue reading...Before and After!
Love a good before and after shot! We think these images sum up how good design and an excellent local builder can bring the character and life back to an old stone property. We love our client's addition...
Continue reading...Planning permission for Ashbourne home
Planning permission granted for one of our smaller schemes in Ashbourne. Quite a simple rear extension but a more extensive internal rejig illustrated with an internal 3D view with our clients furniture...
Continue reading...Completed Peak Park project in Oker
Completed project in Oker (Peak Park). This project was about reorganising the interior of the house to create a new entrance hall and stair case. The front elevation of the house was also redesigned to...
Continue reading...Planning permission granted in Mansfield
Planning Permission granted for this 1930's property in Mansfield! ⭐The garden was previously accessed from ground floor level down some external stairs. We have created a garden level basement kitchen...
Continue reading...Cavendish - Affordable housing, community parking and allotments
Recently we have been working with the Matlock Community Land Trust to come up with a balanced plan to provide the local community with affordable houses, some valuable parking, open space and allotments....
Continue reading...Planning win in Amber Valley
Planning win! Took a while and lots of changes along the way but we have finally had planning granted by Amber Valley for this massive home reno project. Totally replacing the 'new part' of the home in...
Continue reading...Planning success for hilltop garden pavilion
We have been granted planning for this garden pavillion in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. The glassy pavillion sits within the slope of the rear garden of an existing home. Immersed within the tree-scape, extensive...
Continue reading...New build home designs
We have four new houses ready to go in for outline planning permission in North East Derbyshire. Four bedrooms each with their own double garage finished in local stone and render in their own little shared-surface...
Continue reading...Planning for Derbyshire Dales barn conversion extension
We have had planning permission granted by Derbyshire Dales for this barn conversion extension project. A really long process for a very simple extension (which looks nothing like the originally submitted...
Continue reading...Conversion of old girls school, Amber Valley
We are excited to have been appointed to undertake conversion works to this former girls school in the Amber Valley region. We love the projects with an interestng background - watch this space as we start...
Continue reading...Interior design layouts for your home
Interior design makes a house a home, but it’s sometimes easy to forget that the architecture and interiors should go hand in hand. At Manning Holden Architects, we always design our projects with...
Continue reading...Hemp Lime - Site work
Rebecca has been getting hands on with Hemplime as a volunteer recently. The new build project was based in the picturesque mid-wales, and was designed with natural, sustainable materials throughout. Rebecca...
Continue reading...Stone extension in Wirksworth Conservation Area nearing completion
Here are some photos from a recent site visit. This project is located in a Wirksworth conservation area - adding a new stone extension to the existing wonky red brick and stone house. The extension provides...
Continue reading...Planning granted for 2 storey stone extension to North East Derbyshire (Ashover) home
We are excited to have now completed the building regulation drawings for this Ashover property. The proposals are to add a 2 storey side extension onto the existing 'wonky' home. The house which was previously...
Continue reading...Planning Granted in Amber Valley, Derbyshire
This exciting project in Amber Valley has been granted planning permission for extensive extension works to all 4 sides of the property! We can't wait to see this one come to life!
Continue reading...Planning permission granted for glazed side extension to Darley Dale Home
Planning permission has been granted for internal reconfiguration works and a glass side extension to this Stone built Derbyshire home in Darley Dale. We are now undertaking the working drawings for this...
Continue reading...Derbyshire Dales District Council - Planning successes of 2021!
In 2021 we had over 20 Derbyshire Dales Planning applications granted permission! At Manning Holden Architects we work with a number of local councils obtaining planning permission for our client's to...
Continue reading...Two storey side extension in the Peak Park - Planning granted
We have been granted planning permission by the Peak Park for a two storey side extension to an existing stone property. The proposals also included a single storey rear extension to be clad in cedar -...
Continue reading...Design options for Architect projects in Derbyshire!
Have you decided that you want to improve or expand your space but have no idea where to start or even what you would like it to look like? Should it match the existing building? Or could you go for something...
Continue reading...Design on the River Derwent
Here's an image of a second option we did for one of our projects which sits within meters of the River Derwent. The design is for a contemporary, timber frame add on to a historic property. The existing...
Continue reading...Porch design with a difference!
Porch designs don't all have to look the same! You might be looking into the design of a porch for a home rennovation project, new build or maybe just to replace an existing unsightly one. We would like...
Continue reading...Designing a home for an awkward plot
It is a challenge within itself finding a plot suitable for your new build home. Many plots are dismissed due to complexities such as size, shape, proximity to neighbouring buildings and access. An awkward...
Continue reading...Happy clients in their new home!
We would like to share some photos of a new build property we have in Chesterfield. Not quite finished yet, it needs to be rendered, landscaped and touched up but it is complete enough for our clients...
Continue reading...Extension designs in Derbyshire
Here are a few images of a recent design which we did for a historic stone property in Amber Valley. We have created a basement extension so that the client can access their garden straight from a new...
Continue reading...Pre-Application Planning Advice - Should I get it?
Making a planning application can seem like a huge unknown – what if you employ an Architect to design your dream home or extension, pay all the associated fees and submit it only to receive a point...
Continue reading...Planning permission granted for Mansfield extension
Planning permission granted by Mansfield District Council for a contemporary rear extension to the client's living room. This replaces an existing bay window which currently provides insufficient light...
Continue reading...Permitted development granted for period property in North East Derbyshire
A lawful development certificate has just been awared for permission to build a rear extension on this period property in Ashover, North East Derbyshire. The dwelling is a detached stone-built dwelling...
Continue reading...Permitted Development for Peak District National Park extension
Really pleased with the outcome of this project. We originally requested some pre-planning advice from the Peak District National Park planning authority to be told that it would not get planning permission...
Continue reading...Granted! Planning permission for side extension in Matlock, Derbyshire
Granted! Planning permission for side extension in Matlock, Derbyshire
Continue reading...Test out your new extension ideas with some of our 3D studies
Test out your new extension ideas with some of our 3D studies
Continue reading...Historic Derbyshire out-building conversion on site
This historic out-building is located within the Bonsall Conservation Area. The property is a substantial, two-storey, historic building located at the rear of the main house with access to its first floor...
Continue reading...Working with an Architect for your home!
Employing someone to design or remodel and build your most valuable asset is likely to be a nerve racking experience. Unless your project is very simple it makes sense to at least talk to an architect...
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