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Taking in the long view can be defined as the consideration of events or circumstances likely to occur in the future. A long view can also describe a visual aspect, in being able to see distant places. The name “Longview” was chosen to capture two of the essential qualities of this project. One which describes the stunning distant views and the other which encapsulates the future need for sustainable living. There are many factors that can influence a house design. These can be functional such as the need for certain living spaces, they can be climate factors, landscape factors, environmental factors, ecology factors, financial factors and of course there are aesthetic considerations. Balancing all these factors is the beauty and challenge of the design process. The build is now underway. Below are some images of what the building will look like and some images showing work in progress.

A Long View

The Planning Submission

After 4 years of pre-planning, extensive research and various evolutions, an independent Design Review Panel agreed that the proposed design is exceptional and meets the criteria to satisfy paragraph 80 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which sets the conditions required for building in open countryside. On November 25th 2022 a planning submission was made to Herefordshire County Council. The summary document (Design and Access Statement) is attached below.

Longview Design and Access Statement November 2022