Monkton Street

Background

OSG were commissioned by Ling Group to undertake a full architectural services package to develop a parcel of protected land in the village of Monkton into 9 dwellings. The land was formerly used for the grazing of horses.

Design Development and Planning

Owing to the protection of the ‘village gap’, we had to navigate a complex planning process that took over 2 years to resolve. OSG worked hard to achieve our client’s requirements, working closely with the planners to develop a scheme that was sympathetic to the area, but with a contemporary feel whilst ensuring that the village gap was retained.

A rigorous design review process was undertaken in collaboration with the planners and our solution was a deliberately simple design which centres around a natural courtyard area with a pond, wildflower meadow and grassed area for the residents to enjoy. The green space mimics the original village gap and maintains an open view from the listed Vicarage opposite the development. The chosen material palette was selected to be in-keeping with the rural character of the area.