Locate Guernsey has featured Oliver’s guest blog post about updating protected local properties.

The article gives an overview of the main rules and regulations, including the minor alterations that can be carried out without planning permission. It also points out the potential consequences of proceeding without the necessary approval, and highlights the fantastic results that can be achieved through working with knowledgeable, experienced local architects and consultants.

Here’s an excerpt:

With the right design and the appropriate planning permission, it’s perfectly possible to upgrade and adapt protected properties for contemporary living. Such projects present exciting opportunities to create homes that are interesting, flexible and totally unique.

If you’re considering purchasing a protected Guernsey property with the intention of altering it to suit your needs and tastes, it’s important to understand how the local protection system works, how it differs from its equivalent in the mainland UK, and how to navigate it successfully.

At StudiO, we specialise in fusing old and new. We have a proven track record of securing planning permission for significant renovations and extensions of protected buildings. Our considered, contextual designs honour and enhance the traditional elements of historic homes while also introducing striking contemporary aesthetics.

⚫ Read the full article here