We Transform Historic Barns Into Extraordinary Homes
Your dream barn conversion is in sight, but planning rules and technical decisions can feel overwhelming. We transform inspiration into reality, handling every complex detail along the way.
Holistic design
Architecture, eco-technology, and landscape design concepts integrated into your project form the start not separate add-ons that create complications later.
Collaborative innovation
Professional support that respects your vision and enhances innovation whilst handling all the technical complexities that ensure structural integrity.
Confidence in delivery
200+ successful planning applications and RIBA certification underpinning your project, delivered by a team of experts with decades of combined experience.
Common challenges when...
Making your dream home a reality
In our many years of working with clients converting or updating barns, a few key challenges have presented time and time again.
Complex planning
Navigating planning permission for barn conversions is notoriously complex. This is a key step to get right in order to avoid delays and unexpected costs.
Technical overwhelm
Are we mad to think this is possible? What if we spend a fortune and don’t get what we want?” Technical jargon, endless decisions, and feasibility questions can feel overwhelming.
Uncertain vision
We understand these challenges can feel daunting but they are completely normal. We are here to help you navigate them.
Converting with confidence
Transforming Your Historic Barn Into a Stunning Home
We know that you want your dream home to reflect who you are and how you want to live. But it can feel frustrating trying to get to grips with complex planning law, technical jargon, and feasibility, which can make moving forward difficult.
At Clare Nash Architecture we have over 200 successful planning applications under our belt. Our RIBA certified team have helped hundreds of clients get a clear picture of what they need and what’s viable – then provided the added inspiration that brings it to life.
We don’t want you to struggle with the minutiae of planning law because making your dream home a reality should be a rewarding experience.
Our services
How We Help
Many people feel completely overwhelmed by the complex planning process for barn conversions. We remove the guesswork, so you’re expertly supported throughout and achieve the home you want.
Full design and planning
Our experienced team will guide you from concept to build to ensure every detail reflects your vision.
Planning policy tester
Not sure if your project is viable? We’ve developed a system to test the likely outcome of a submission.
Architect consultation
If you have lots of ideas but you’re not sure what’s possible we can help make things clearer.
Why clients trust Clare Nash Architecture
With decades of experience in converting barns and historic buildings into extraordinary homes, our clients know they are in safe hands.
Proven planning success
Over 200 successful planning applications that navigate complex regulatory landscapes..
Professional certification
RIBA certified team bringing decades of architectural expertise to every project.
Barn conversion specialists
Dedicated barn transformation specialists with a deep understanding of historic structures.
Getting there
Our three step process to your dream home
We understand how daunting it can be to navigate the planning process so we have tried to keep it as simple as possible.
1. Discover and assess
We work with you to establish exactly what you want and then confirm feasibility
2. Design and approve
We create a detailed design and move it through planning as quickly as possible
3. Build and celebrate
We provide guidance as your home is built and celebrate your success as it's realised
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Our commitment to you
We understand how daunting it can be to navigate the planning process so we have tried to keep it as simple as possible.
Supportive
We will always listen to your ideas, helping to shape and direct them where we can. Never dismissive, we consider every suggestion from our clients.
Passionate
Every project is met with the same degree of enthusiasm. We love what we do and strive to ensure that the process is as enjoyable for you as it is for us.
Innovative
Always moving forward, we make it a priority to keep up to date with the most recent ideas, thoughts and and technology, whilst always ensuring it is relevant.
Utterly down to earth, practical and human
Responsive
In architecture, communication is key. We will always respond promptly to your questions, queries and observations, avoiding unnecessary delays.
Warm
We are approachable, friendly and easy to deal with. We believe that being kind and considerate to each other and our clients makes for a happy workplace.
Ethical
We will always be mindful of your goals and your budget and won’t make suggestions without ensuring you are aware of the implications.
Blog
What It’s Really Like Running a Female-Led Architecture Practice
When I set up Clare Nash Architecture, I didn’t consciously think, “I’m going to run a female-led practice.” I just wanted to do great work
What Are Planning Conditions?
What Are Planning Conditions? (And Why Should You Care?) If you’re dreaming of converting a barn, building an ecohome, or designing your perfect countryside home,
I couldn’t afford not to use an architect
“I couldn’t afford not to use an architect” I know architects seem expensive. Sometimes our fees are compared with new kitchen fittings. Obviously, the kitchen
The 7 Essential Steps to Realising Your Dream Home
Barn conversion guide
This free guide breaks down the barn conversion process into seven simple steps. Learn how to navigate planning, visualise your design, and avoid the common pitfalls that cost projects thousands.
What’s included:
- The 3 planning permission mistakes that cause 80% of rejections
- How to know if your vision is actually feasible (before spending on plans)
- The hidden costs nobody tells you about until it’s too late
- Our proven timeline for stress-free barn conversions
FAQs
Common questions from clinets transforming historic barns
How long does the planning process typically take?
Do you only work on barn conversions?
What if we're not sure our project is even possible?
How involved do we need to be in the process?
What makes your approach different from other architects?
Our approach combines architectural design, eco-technology expertise, and landscape design, so we’re thinking holistically from day one. We believe in collaboration, providing expertise and inspiration but never telling you what you want. We also provide genuine decision support throughout the entire process, not just at the beginning, so you never feel abandoned or overwhelmed.
