TONY HOLT DESIGN | 2024 YEAR REVIEW
In 2023, our design studio achieved significant milestones by welcoming 40 new clients and managing 21 projects through the technical design stages, with additional support for projects in the construction phase. We successfully secured 55 planning consents for various self-build projects, ranging from 20 Householder applications for extensions and remodels to 14 Full planning applications for new dwellings, along with 21 other strategic applications, including Certificate of Lawfulness, Discharge and Variation of Conditions, and Prior notification applications.
Projects featured a variety of sizes and types, including internal reconfigurations, extensions to existing dwellings, and assistance to self-builders on major remodeling and large new build projects. Almost all our new projects, irrespective of size, share the common goal of creating homes that meet short and long-term lifestyle needs, providing enjoyment for the homeowners and their families.
Expanding our reach, we've undertaken projects in additional counties, notably Rutland, the UK's smallest county, and extended our portfolio into South and West Yorkshire. Our portfolio now covers 55 UK counties, emphasizing the benefits of choosing a designer and self-build partner beyond local options.
Furthermore, we've continued to broaden our expertise, extending our core architectural service to encompass external spaces, enabling a comprehensive site-wide approach. Additionally, we've taken on a more active role in detailed internal space planning, assisting clients in fulfilling their interior design aspirations. Our in-house CGI skills have continued to advance, utilizing visualization as a design tool, facilitating our clients' ability to explore design options and make confident decisions.
We've continued to embrace diverse client objectives, engaging with projects that require energy efficiency, adopting passive house principles, and exploring various building techniques and approaches. Our experience spans several build methods and procurement routes, enabling us to assist clients in selecting the best approach and methods to match their circumstances and experience.
Cultivating and developing new and existing relationships has allowed us to connect with like-minded consultants and service providers, continuing to benefit both existing and future clients.
We continue to welcome clients with diverse architectural preferences, from classical to arts and crafts, modern, and contemporary, which has been rewarding, allowing us to create bespoke designs across the full spectrum of architectural styles.
Lastly, we are more determined than ever to focus on providing an alternative architectural and self-build support partnership. We aim to capture the appropriate level of expertise and experience, alongside an exploration of ideas, delivered within a collaborative process, culminating in creating spaces that allow people to grow and flourish.