New Private House, Quarndon, Derby
 
This scheme for a new dwelling located within the village of Quarndon on the site of an existing 1960’s flat roof bungalow received planning permission in 2005. Also situated within Greenbelt and the historic park and garden of the Kedleston Estate, the design was required to demonstrate that even though it directly overlooked the front of the Hall, it would adhere to the stringent policies set out in the Encompassing Local Authority Development Plan. Anti-glare glazing on the rear of the building was specifically included to ensure that no light reflections from the building would be visible to any visitors to the natural trust site.
 
Other planning restrictions imposed on the site were those prevalent in a typical Greenbelt situation in that only extension to, or replacement of an existing dwelling was within policy, providing that the design would not result in a disproportionate increase over the size of the original building. These along with additional requirements set out in the Historic Park and Garden policy; specifically that the building would not have an adverse impact on the landscape setting, including views into and out of, the Historic Park and Garden, ensured that only a very sensitive design would receive Planning Approval.
 
To allow the building to sit within the existing street scene of the village, which is also part of a Conservation Area, the front of the building was designed such that it included very traditional elements and detailing whilst allowing the construction components to be contemporary in manufacture. The rear of the building was then allowed to become more contemporary with the incorporation of large areas of double height glazing in more organic forms.