Little Dockem, Coates, Cirencester

Planning Permission received for two single storey extensions and the full retrofit and renovation of a traditional Cotswold cottage in Coates near Cirencester. The design adds a contemporary copper roof kitchen dining space to the rear of the house, while a more traditional design is provided to the second extension, adding a utility room.

Work will begin in Spring 2024 to retrofit and sensitively update the historic Cotswold cottage, to provide a sustainable lifetime home. The house will be fully insulated throughout to support the installation of an air source heat pump, transitioning away from an oil heating system. Solar PV panels on the roof will provide electricity, while also heating water and charging vehicles.

The traditional leaded steel frame windows will be replaced with visually identical but high performance windows to retain heat. This will maintain the character and charm of the historic Cotswold cottage, while radically improving the comfort of the property. The original solid natural stone walls will be insulated internally with wood fibre insulation, and the existing roof and floors all thermally upgraded to minimize energy consumption.