Jonathan Rhind Architects

The beautiful Church of All Saints Selworthy on Exmoor during a recent QI. Conservation Architect Miriam Kelly and Part I Architectural Assistant Joe Shadrick undertook the inspection and made good use of the drone

Time for a civilised afternoon break after a day of condition reports

Inspection on the south façade of the Castle St Michael’s Mount, which is perched on the cliff so particularly difficult to access. Pointing implemented 18 years ago by Cornish Heritage Builders was found to be in great condition. This phase of work is focused on repairs and refinishing historic windows, alongside repairs to lead and cast-iron downpipes. Part of ongoing cyclical maintenance around the castle, ensuring it remains in good repair and able to withstand the extreme coastal weather

A pin up crit in the Devon studio. The team reviewed barns and church reordering. Always useful to review together and discuss

We are thrilled that our Dartmoor National Park historic farm building repairs project has won the Heritage Project category in the RICS South West Awards 2024. Well done to all the winners and shortlisted projects

A zen calm space to relax. Underlighting to this marble bath creates a dramatic focal point while also creating a subtle calming space in which to unwind

Class Q permitted development legislation has recently been updated to include changes which ease some of the rules around converting buildings in the countryside. This is great news for those wishing to utilise unused buildings on their land. For more info see here https://bit.ly/ClassQupdates

We have summarised a couple of grants available from Exeter Diocese to help churches on their path to Net Zero and with minor repairs https://bit.ly/DACgrants

Thought to be the smallest parish church in England, Grade I listed Culbone Church in Somerset which is dedicated to Welsh saint Beuno, is only accessible on foot down a narrow track. A contemplative location for a quinquennial inspection

What a view from the top of All Saint’s Church, Brixham from the quinquennial inspection. Accidental green roof and the harbour beyond

This beautiful barn has been brought back to life using traditional methods and materials. See www.jonathan-rhind.co.uk for more information or take a look at www.berrybarndevon.co.uk

The team had a look around the stunning Exeter Cathedral on their DAC day. The 96m medieval stone vault ceiling is the longest in the world, with incredible gothic carved bosses. A beautiful place to visit Exeter Cathedral

Several of our Architects and Architectural Assistants attended the DAC Church Architect & Surveyor Training Day in Exeter last week. A really useful event covering subjects such as heritage at risk, carbon net zero, and quinquennial reports Thank you Diocese of Exeter

Class Q permitted development legislation sets out the criteria for changing buildings and curtilage land from agricultural use to dwellings. Our latest blog looks at the criteria and other options such as the fallback position https://bit.ly/classq

The sustainability measures incorporated into this new build in North Devon are complemented by the client’s vision for the exterior landscape with natural Devon hedgerows and meadowland for wildlife habitats. There were no planning requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain, but this has certainly been achieved. https://bit.ly/new_build_biodiversity

Congratulations to Senior Architectural Technologist, Peter Thompson, who has attained CIAT Conservation Accreditation - recognising the skills and knowledge gained from many years working with listed buildings and sensitive conservation sites https://bit.ly/CIAT_conservation

We have been commissioned to undertake conservation repairs and enhancements to this Grade I listed house. See our latest blog for more info https://bit.ly/medieval_house

Director and Conservation Architect Jonny Poland has recently returned from a trip to West Sumatra. These vernacular buildings of the Mentawai Islands are mainly tropical hardwood structures with coconut palm thatch

What a view from Barnstaple Long Bridge, adjacent to the Jonathan Rhind Architects' Devon studio

The team had a very informative CPD from on the issues around open fires. Our latest blog discusses how we can assist in providing specialist advice for the design and installation of open fires in historic properties, as well as new buildings

We are delighted that the Dartmoor National Park Historic Farm building repairs project has been shortlisted in the RICS heritage awards South West

The introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation this year will impact many planning applications. This short guide is to help you navigate the rules, to understand how your project might be affected and what action you might need to take https://bit.ly/BiodiversityNG

Architect Helen Bennett-Day was lucky enough to fit in a visit to Salisbury Cathedral earlier in the year

The team are celebrating after Andy Hedger qualified as an architect. Well done Andy! Read more about his journey here https://bit.ly/DevonArchitect

Sketch ideas for the renovation and remodelling of Grade II listed terraced property in Conservation area on the Devon coast, to create light, open plan living space connecting with the garden

Colour, texture and geometry - rubblestone boundary walls and steps, with construction of summerhouse beyond. A roof-over scaffold allows the contractor to make progress in all weather, which being on the coast, can be quite challenging

The team hard at work in the Somerset studio

On a recent site visit to Cornwall, Architect Simon Horler had an issue with nosey neighbours

Planning permission has been granted to extend the living accommodation of a grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse, with the conversion of an adjacent historic threshing barn to create more living space. Read more about the challenging planning issues here https://bit.ly/planning_issues

Surveyor and Architectural Assistant, Jamie Hulland was impressed with the architecture of Copenhagen