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

When David and Jenny Hewitt decided they wanted an extension with a difference, the choice was a clear one

Morveth and Abi Ward fell in love with a derelict industrial building and cleverly converted it into an award-winning home

A commitment to the environment led an Oxfordshire couple to design and build an eco-friendly house that stands out for all the right reasons

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

Designer Anna Foster and her husband Alfie Haynes needed all their skill, determination and vision to demolish and rebuild this impressive country home