New build homes in Cornwall and Devon
Bespoke, energy-efficient homes designed around a site, a view and the way you want to live.
A new home can begin with an existing property, a plot within a village or a piece of land whose potential is still uncertain. Each brings its own opportunities and challenges, and understanding these is an important first step.
For over forty years, we’ve helped clients across Cornwall and Devon explore those possibilities. From individual homes to small residential developments, we bring together local planning knowledge, thoughtful design and practical advice to help you move your project forward.
Designed to perform, not just to pass
We consider energy performance from the early design stages, when decisions about orientation, layout, glazing and construction can make a lasting difference to comfort and running costs.
Our approach starts with the building fabric, including insulation and airtightness. In-house energy assessments help us explore options as the design develops, alongside your budget and priorities.
At Long Cove and Orchard Rise, this included insulated concrete formwork, air source heat pumps and solar PV. Long Cove also incorporates rainwater harvesting. For clients interested in exploring Passivhaus, our team includes a Passivhaus designer.
What we do
- Site and plot feasibility appraisals
- Concept and detailed design
- CGI visualisation, so you can see it before you commit
- Managing the planning application
- Building Regulations and technical detailing
- In-house energy assessment
- Interior and landscape design
- Construction-stage support
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Ask The ExpertsFrequently asked questions
Can you help me find the right plot for a new home?
Yes. If you’re looking for a plot to build your own home, we can help you assess potential sites before you commit to a purchase. We can review property and land listings with you, identify potential planning or site constraints, and give you an initial view on whether a plot could be suitable for the type of home you have in mind. Once you’ve found a site you’re seriously considering, we can carry out a more detailed feasibility appraisal and, where appropriate, advise on the planning route.
How do I know if a plot is suitable for a new home?
We recommend starting with a feasibility appraisal. This allows us to look at the site, planning context, access, landscape, services and other potential constraints before you commit to developing a full design. Where landscape considerations are particularly important, our Landscape Design & BNG service can also be considered from an early stage.
Can a contemporary home get planning permission in Cornwall?
Yes, contemporary design can be appropriate in Cornwall, but every site is different. A successful application needs to respond carefully to its setting, local planning policy, landscape and neighbouring properties. We consider these factors from the beginning of the design process and can manage the application through our Planning Consultancy service.
How early should energy efficiency be considered?
Ideally, from the very beginning. Decisions about orientation, glazing, insulation, airtightness, heating and renewable energy all influence the design. Considering energy performance early usually creates a more integrated and efficient home. Our in-house energy services allow this to be coordinated alongside the design.
Can you design a home to Passivhaus standards?
Yes. We offer Passivhaus and PHPP design services and can incorporate Passivhaus principles from the earliest design stages, whether or not you ultimately decide to pursue full certification.
Can you help us from initial design right through to construction?
Yes. We can support a project from the earliest feasibility and concept stages through planning, Building Regulations and technical design, and construction. We can also provide energy assessment, interior design and landscape design as part of the wider project.