Rose Cottage has been in the same family for three generations. The current owner grew up in the property, where his father, a builder, carried out extensive modifications over the years - all springing from the original thatched building that his father was born in. Now, Will and his young family, as the next generation to reside in Rose Cottage, require further changes to accommodate modern living needs and to enable Will to operate his business from home.

The proposed alterations include a single storey lean-to extension along the South Elevation to create an open-plan kitchen and dining area. This will involve structural changes and the removal of the current small, linear rooms along the existing elevation.

Additionally, the proposal includes replacing the low-quality lean-to conservatory on the West Elevation with a flat-roofed "Garden Room." This space will be highly insulated and feature a roof lantern for natural light. To the East, a three-bay garage is proposed with oak frame detailing on the North and South Elevations. The roof space of the garage is designed to be habitable, providing office space for Will to run his business from home.

A single-storey flat-roofed "Link Building" will connect the timber-framed garage to the lean-to extension. This link will serve as a new entrance hall, utility room, and shower/WC, with stairs providing access to the proposed office above the garage.

Starting on site in Summer 2025