Work Commences on Two Detached Villas on Old Coach Road, East Kilbride.
Work has commenced on site for the Detached Villas in Old Coach Road, The Village, East Kilbride. The development comprises the demolition of the single storey dwelling and the erection of two new detached dwellings and associated parking on the outskirts of the conservation area.
Silverwells Crescent Development Starts on Site.
Works commenced on DTA’s development of 60 Luxury Apartments and Penthouses for A S Homes Ltd on the site at Silverwells Crescent following receipt of the Stage 1 Building Warrant.
Lying just outside the Bothwell Village Conservation Area, the initial works will comprise the formation of the below ground car parks and ground floor transfer slabs with the super structure due to begin in early in 2012.
65 New Homes at Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch Granted Funding.
DTA’s proposed development for 65 new homes located in Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch has been granted funding as part of the £2.9million pounds secured by East Dunbartonshire Council from the Innovation and Investment Fund to help finance the building of rented housing. A total of 65 properties will be built in Kirkintilloch – 25 by East Dunbartonshire Council and 40 by Trust Housing Association.
Remedial Works to St Benedict’s RC Church, Easterhouse Completed.
Remedial works to the North facing roof of the Grade B Listed St Benedict’s Church in Easterhouse have been completed following damage caused to the copper lined gutter during the harsh winter of 2010 / 11 continuing DTA’s long running involvement with the Church..
DTA Secure Planning Permission for Netherhall Farm, Shotts.
DTA have secured Planning Permission from North Lanarkshire Council Planning Committee for two new residential properties on the site of Netherhall Farm, Dura Road, Allanton, Shotts on 20th July 2011.
DTA Win Second Sports Hall for Ball Hall at Esher High School, Surrey.
DTA have won their second Ball Hall project with LM Construction to provide a £2.1million Sports Hall for Esher Church of England High School in Surrey following the success of the Extension to Greengairs Community Centre in North Lanarkshire. The circa 2,000m² facility providing a new indoor four-court sports hall, ancillary halls, fitness suite and changing facilities is due to start on site early this year.
Works Progress on Prestigious Site in Bothwell.
Works are progressing on the dramatic South facing site overlooking the river Clyde in Bothwell. DTA achieved Planning Permission in February 2011 for the development of the site for 10 Serviced Plots for Luxury Detached Villas.
DTA Secure Listed Building Consent for Alteration to St Brides RC Church.
DTA, through discussions with Historic Scotland and South Lanarkshire Council’s Conservation Department have secured Listed Building Consent for works to the living quarters of the iconic St Brides RC Church in East Kilbride.
St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School win Go4SET challenge.
Congratulations to the S2 pupils who won the Best Team prize and a cheque for £250, in the Lanarkshire pilot of the Go4SET challenge to design an Eco Classroom. The challenge hosted by the University of the West of Scotland and EDT (Engineering Development Trust) aims to inspire future engineers and scientists.
The group, who called themselves The Green Gang, had been working alongside John Devlin of DTA Chartered Architects. The challenge culminated in a presentation to a judging team of industry experts at the University of the West of Scotland on 22 February. The judges were incredibly impressed by the team work, determination, organisational skills and depth of knowledge displayed. Well done.
Lambhill Farm Featured in Savills’ New Homes.
DTA Chartered Architects Ltd’s Lambhill Steading project is now featured in Savills’ New Homes.
http://newhomessearch.savills.co.uk/PropertyDetails.aspx?id=2113
The development comprises a mix of 8 new build residential units and 4 converted cottages restored and extended to form large family homes completing the courtyard formation on the site of the disused farm. A palette of materials and traditional details, well suited to this greenbelt location, add to the rural vernacular appearance.
DTA have secured approval for a development of 4 Serviced Plots for dwelling houses on the site at Whitemoss Grove, East Kilbride.
Whitemoss Grove is a quiet private road adjacent to the Conservation Village of Maxwellton and the recreational facilities at Whitemoss. The plots have the benefit of detailed Planning for substantial 2 storey houses approx. 3000 sq. ft floor area. Further details are available on request.
DTA secure Planning Permission for New Courtyard Development in the Greenbelt
DTA have secured approval for a development of 10 dwelling houses on Stoneymeadow Road, between East Kilbride and Blantyre. A sensitive design ethos with our knowledge of the relevant guidance in local and national planning policies resulted in a successful outcome for our client. Negotiations with the Planning Department were protracted as the site was zoned as greenbelt however these negotiations were ultimately successful with a mixture of 1 ½ storey dwellings forming a vernacular courtyard style development, with a contemporary twist, being deemed a suitably sympathetic design for this rural location.
Extension to Greengairs Community Centre handed over
DTA are delighted that the extension to the Greengairs Community Centre which comprises a new 'Ball Hall' facility accomodating a 5-a-side, badminton and basketball indoor sports hall, changing rooms and amenity facilities has been handed over to the Community Council on programme and within budget. The facility is the first 'Ball Hall' to be completed in Scotland and all client bodies involved are delighted with the end product.
Loch Road wins Premier Guarantee Excellence Award for Social Housing Development
DTA Chartered Architects are delighted with the news that their housing project at Loch Road, Kirkintilloch has been awarded Premier Guarantee's Excellence Award for Social Housing.
The Development between Wilson Developments and Cube Housing Association provides 28 properties comprising a mix of cottage style flats and semi detached villas and includes 2 special needs units.
www.premierguarantee.co.uk/media/29291/pg%20excellence%20awards.pdfDTA Achieve Planning Permission on Prestigious Site in Bothwell
DTA have achieved Planning Permission for the development of 10 luxury detached villas on a dramatic south facing site overlooking the River Clyde in Bothwell. All the houses have been designed to take advantage of the sloping site and benefit from large gardens that roll down the bank of the river.
Interest in the development has been high and DTA fully expect the development to be a paradigm in luxury housing in Scotland.
Sandhurst Building, Lanark, nominated for the prestigious Scottish Homes Award for Conversion of the Year 2010
DTA Chartered Architects were delighted to learn that their conversion of the listed Sandhurst Building on the site of the former Winston Barracks had been nominated for the Scottish Homes Award for conversion of the year and had made it to the final shortlist.
The Development for HBS Winston Barracks comprised the retention and conversion of the old accommodation block, considered the most important of the four listed buildings on the site, to 16 three storey townhouses, 16 apartments and 4 two storey villas.
http://www.scottishhomeawards.com/DTA Achieve Planning Permission on Contentious Site in Bothwell
DTA have achieved planning permission for the development of 60no luxury apartments and penthouses on the site of the demolished Silvertrees Hotel in Bothwell following South Lanarkshire Council's decision at the Planning Committee meeting in November 2009.
The proposed 1.07ha site is located in the predominantly residential area in the southwest part of Bothwell, where Silverwells Crescent marks part of the boundry of the Bothwell Village Conservation Area. Lying just outside the Conservation Area, the proposed development sits comfortably within the immediate surroundings which cover a range of scales and types of building. The proposed elevations, fronting on to Silverwells Crescent, have been designed to respect the height of the large buildings opposite and key visual reference points.
Arranged in two blocks fronting onto the curve of Silverwells Crescent and occupying an area of the old site where the previous buildings stood, the new buildings will reinforce the streetscape down Mill Road, lost following the demolition of the hotel and annex.
DTA celebrate their 1st year anniversary within their new offices
The 4th of August saw DTA Chartered Architects ltd celebrate the first year in their new premises at 9 Montgomery Street, The Village, East Kilbride.
The practice refurbished the offices which boast a central location within the village on a busy thoroughfare, prior to moving into them in August 2008. The premises provide the practice with ample room for expansion and the private gardens to the rear enhance the experience of working in this busy friendly office.
Lambhill Farm Phase 2 given the go ahead
Approval has been granted for the second phase of a 12 unit residential development in the countryside near Strathaven. The second phase involves the restoration, extension and conversion of existing cottages and outbuildings to form four large family homes. This phase completes the courtyard and compliments the Phase 1 new builds which are currently nearing completion.
DTA achieve planning permission for 40 social housing units in key area of Uddingston
DTA Chartered Architects Ltd are delighted with the decision of South Lanarkshire Council to grant planning permission for the development of 40 social housing residences on the vacant site at Hornal Road, Uddingston.
The 1.7 acre brownfield site, which has lain empty for 40 years, is a priority project within the strategic housing infrastructure. The design of the dwellings and the site layout complies with the requirements of both the Housing For Varying Needs Design Guidance and Secured by Design. The proposal will deliver affordable homes that benefit from sustainable planning, construction practices and materials.
'Controversial' application granted at Markethill Road
Planning approval has been granted for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of a 4580 sq ft house adjacent to one of East Kilbride's most exclusive streets.
Despite the interest of the local press because of the site's proximity to a listed building, the Planning Department agreed with DTA's assessment of the site's potential. Although a large dwelling in terms of the internal floor area, the house was designed to be in keeping with its neighbours and has the appearance of a large extended villa. Successful negotiations with the planners ensured that the client's aspirations and specific requirements could be met on what is in many ways a very restricted site.
DTA Architects becomes a limited company
On 1st June 2007, DTA Chartered Architects became a limited company trading, not surprisingly, as DTA Chartered Architects Limited.