Haw Lane Passivhaus

We are currently working on a project in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), designated as a “built-up area within the green belt”.

The design has taken great care to preserve and enhance the special qualities of the local area and to comply with the planning policies of the neighbourhood plan and The Chilterns Buildings Design Guide.

The primary aim of the proposed works is to build a four-bedroom Passivhaus to replace the particularly small existing dwelling. The previous house was neither adequate for the family that lived there nor was it well suited to the size of the plot. The new house will meet the family's needs and better fit the plot width whilst still leaving generous spaces between the house and its side boundaries. At the front of the property the route of the existing driveway is largely retained whilst a new area of hard standing is created. The rest of the front garden is given over to wildlife-friendly native planting. The rear garden is retained as a lawn and orchard area with a small side patio.

We are working in collaboration with Wilkinson Passiv Homes.