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Here are some more photos of our Lisburn House Extension. Painting still to be finalised but the zinc cladding is finished and looking great. This small project has transformed how the family use their house and how they interact as a family. Now all family activities are centred around the open plan kitchen dining - [...]
Institute of Historic Building Conservation Northern Ireland Branch 22 January 2015, Clifton House, BelfastThe Northern Ireland Branch of the IHBC is looking holding a seminar to help affiliate and non‐members of the IHBC with their full membership applications. The session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the competencies that form the application. With guidance from colleagues in the natonal office, and full members within the local Branch, the session will help you with any queries that you may have about applying. To download details [...]
DOENI have called for comments in relation to proposals to scrap Built Heritage Grant Assistance. Under plans set out in the DOENI in Department of the Environment Consultation on the Draft Budget 2015-16 grant assistance would be terminated to many of the schemes essential to the conservtion of Northern Ireland's built heritage. DOENI to scrap [...]
We couldn’t wait to show everyone our latest completed project, a beautiful house extension in South Belfast. We will be updating the site with final photos in the next week but here are a few quick snaps taken at the Practical Completion site visit. This project took a great deal of effort and skill to [...]
Building Information Modelling is the talk of the construction industry, with much of the development concentrating on the construction process. But what if you start thinking in BIM earlier, much earlier... A new application from Flux called Metro takes the principle of taking multiple data sources and combining them in an urban planning and site [...]
C60 Architects and Town Planners are building quite a reputation for Architectural and Planning advice in relation to Farm Dwellings and PPS21 Planning Legislation! If you are considering a new dwelling in the countryside or a replacement dwelling for an existing rural building, you need look no further than the first page on Google! CLICK [...]
House extension Advice If you are considering moving but still love the location of your current house and would consider extending or if you are considering buying a property with the view to extend and would like some ideas, we can help. Our ideas service is a perfect first step and gives you accurate, scaled [...]
DOENI recently concluded consultation on "Living Places" the new Urban Design and Stewardship Guide for Northern Ireland. "C60 comment on Living Places Design Guide" The guide attempts to bring together the principles of design and management of Urban spaces and the importance that both quality stewardship and design have in planning and the contribution they [...]
C60 is delighted to have just issued practical completion on major flood defence works to the Coca-Cola production site at Knockmore Hill, Lisburn for the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. The project was delivered below the project budget despite the addition of significant landscape works and without any reduction in project scope or quality. Initial concepts [...]
Links to Planning NI Advice and Factsheets: Extensions, Alterations and Additions Roof Alterations (Including Dormer Windows) Porches Repairs and Maintenance Chimneys and Flues Solar Panels Satelite Dishes and Aerials These links outline where Planning Permission is required and what can be carried out as Permitted Development in Northern Ireland. C60's Chartered Town Planners provide Professional [...]