Securing planning consent can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to designing a bespoke home. Discover the creative planning strategies that went into realising these amazing properties

In their quest to turn a derelict site into a home with a view, Nicola Robinson and David Carr rejected tradition in favour of cuboid perfection

Patience and perseverance have paid off for interior designer Nicky Keen who, following a roller-coaster journey, has transformed an historic farmhouse into a joyful family home

The location of this cottage was irresistible for Henry Carrington – a place for friends and family to unwind

Everyone involved in the renovation of this Victorian villa deserves a medal – it’s down to them that it’s now a home that has striking features at every turn

DEALING WITH A SMALL FOOTPRINT DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN COMPROMISING ON STYLE, AS THESE SOLUTIONS SHOW