WHALLEY
HYLL HOUSE
GREEN BELT
AN ATTRACTIVE design which has commendable ARCHITECTURAL MERIT and is befitting of a RURAL SETTING
THE site
The site is located within the Green Belt, within a small rural hamlet above Whalley village. The hillside site, sits within a naturally landscaped setting, with outstanding views across the open landscape, whilst being protected by an enclave of trees.
The plot is also within the setting of a Grade II Listed Building, with only traditional rural farmhouses within the local area. Being located within the Green Belt, the size, height and massing was restricted by an extant planning approval for a stable block. The proposal therefore needed to be designed within the limitations of the previous approval, whilst simultaneously providing the required accommodation to meet the client’s needs.
AWARDS
NORTHERN - design awards 2025
WINNER - residential BUILD
MANCHESTER SOCIETY of architects awards 2025
RUNNER UP and highly COMMENDED
A SUSTAINABLE architectural home which blends INDOOR & OUTDOOR living spaces
THE brief
The client’s brief was to create a sustainable architectural home which blended indoor and outdoor living spaces, seamlessly integrating with their garden and outward views. The volume and ground floor footprint limit on the site equated to a 3-bedroom bungalow with a pitched roof. However, the clients wanted to create a contemporary forever home with wow-factor, more accommodation, privacy and architectural merit.
THE solution
The proposal incorporated a flat roof to utilise the available volume efficiently, without exceeding theheight limit. To achieve this, the orientation was designed to utilise the existing sloping site, and create 2-storeys without exceeding the height limit.
The property was designed as an ‘upside-down house’ with the primary living spaces and master bedroom located on the upper level, with the secondary bedrooms, service spaces and entrance located on the lower level.
The sloping site allowed both floors to benefit from direct access to the rear garden, countryside views to the rear, and as the master suite is positioned at an elevated level, you maintain the privacy you would experience in a typical 2-storey house.
SIZE
2500SQFT
STATUS
COMPLETED 2024
TYPE
NEW BUILD
ZMA SERVICE
ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING
PLANNING POLICY
GREEN BELT
PLANNING
officer
“The proposal incorporates an attractive design which has commendable architectural merit and is befitting of a rural setting with its effective us of materials and form. The style and use of the surrounding topography ensures that it is a subtle addition to the landscape. Officers have given great weight to the quality and innovation which can raise the bar for design in the area.”
JUDGES
quote
“With sustainable design including natural stone, a green roof, passive strategy and hillside form, it delivers exceptional architectural quality, technical excellence and a strong connection to its place.”
Winner - Northern Design Awards 2025
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