ARCHITECTS PREPARE FOR GROWTH AT BOND’S MILL, STONEHOUSE

Architects Eric Cole are preparing for growth as they take a lease on new offices at Bond’s Mill, Stonehouse, owned by Robert Hitchins.

Director Russell Wilks said the move from Cirencester to the Eagle Suite (2,803 sq ft) in The Wheelhouse offers a great opportunity.

in a spacious office with fantastic views across the valley,” he said.

“We’re delighted to welcome Eric Cole Ltd, relocating from Cirencester to Bond’s Mill”

Robert Hitchins’ Helen Hawke said: “We’re delighted to welcome Eric Cole Ltd, relocating from Cirencester to Bond’s Mill. Eagle Suite is a stunning office at the top of our main mill building and the light and airy feel will be a great creative environment for architects.”

Work has now started on the redevelopment following the appointment of Swindon-based Beard Construction as main contractor.

AWW Architects worked with Tyler Grange Landscape Architects to develop the new plaza plans which will create a softer edge between the Quadrangle and Imperial Gardens which sit behind it.

There will be an external seating area for ground-floor restaurants plus new landscaping to match trees near Cheltenham Town Hall. The path between the plaza and Town Hall is retained with steps and a ramp. Removable display stands have been included to accommodate Art in the Park.

“The decision to move will enable the company to continue growing and provide a better working environment

The agent was John Hawkins, of Hawkins Watton Stroud.

Luxury homebuilder Lockley brings back the bungalow

Luxury homebuilder Lockley Homes has applied for planning permission for nine properties on a two-acre site in Broomhall Lane, Worcester, close to a proposed super-village.

The super-village site crosses the Malvern, Wychavon and Worcester city boundaries and would see a new urban extension south of Worcester with more than 2,000 homes, new schools, retail and leisure facilities.

Lockley Homes has made the rarely-built bungalow a feature of its proposed development – it includes four bungalows and four three and four-bedroom homes.

“The entire project team worked with the tree and parks officers to ensure the new design creates a plaza space that the public can enjoy,” said Paul Jenkins from SF Planning.