Metters & Wellby
For over forty years, we’ve helped clients across Cornwall and Devon bring their ideas to life, combining thoughtful design with local planning knowledge and practical expertise—from the first sketch to the finished building.
Where to start
Most of the work we take on follows one of three routes. Pick the closest to yours and we'll show you comparable projects and how we would approach it.
Bespoke, energy-efficient new build homes designed for sites across Cornwall and Devon — replacement dwellings, plots within a settlement and multiple dwellings.
ExploreFrom single-storey extensions to full reconfiguration of your layout we work with you to transform your space
ExploreSpecialising in turning disused or underused agricultural buildings into stunning contemporary homes
ExploreLocated within the Grade II* listed farmstead, this project reimagines a previously converted listed barn with a carefully designed contemporary extension.
View ProjectWe have recently secured planning approval for three new dwellings in Poughill. The design takes a contemporary approach to the traditional barn form, carefully responding to its setting while making full use of the sloping site.
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Concept design, planning, technical detailing, and construction support
Bespoke, energy-efficient new build homes designed for sites across Cornwall and Devon — replacement dwellings, plots within a settlement and multiple dwellings.
From single-storey extensions to full reconfiguration of your layout we work with you to transform your space
Specialising in turning disused or underused agricultural buildings into stunning contemporary homes
Transforming agricultural barns into striking, contemporary homes, with an understanding of Class Q permitted development
Experienced with listed and historic buildings across Cornwall, helping clients bring them up to date without losing their character
CGI visuals that accurately reflect the form and function of your project, ensuring realism and precision
A specialist landscape design service focused on hardscaping and architectural landscaping
Creating sustainable homes that use up to 90% less energy for heating
Offering a full range of energy assessment services directly through our in-house team
Blending architectural precision with creative vision to shape interiors that are refined, functional, and deeply personal
Detailed drawings and specifications to help your builder price accurately and build with confidence, with building control coordination and support during construction.
Design-led planning expertise for residential projects across Cornwall
Class Q or full planning permission? How to decide the best route for converting your barn — and when a Prior Approval could lead to a replacement dwelling.
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Cornwall's countryside is dotted with historic barns that tell the story of our agricultural heritage. Many of these beautiful stone-and-timber structures offer incredible opportunities to convert into unique family homes. However, barn conversions in Cornwall come with their own set of planning considerations, heritage requirements, and design challenges that require careful navigation.
Read moreWhether you have a site, an existing building or an idea for a project, we can help you explore the possibilities and understand the planning considerations. These two steps offer a starting point before you commit to a full design.
Step one · Free
Talk through what you're hoping to do, what's likely to be achievable, and what a realistic budget and timeline look like. No obligation.
Step two · Fixed fee
A written appraisal of your site or building — planning constraints, what's likely to be supported, and sketch options — before you spend money on a full design.
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