Country House Clause

In Pictures: Hawkswell House in Rutland has been given the green light thanks to its exceptional one-off design.

Michael Gove's latest housing policy proclamations suggest we 'learn from the Victorians'.

Designs for a one-off sustainable new home in the green belt are 'standout' and 'innovative'.

Holloway Studio has designed an ultra-modern family home near Upnor Castle, securing planning approval via the 'Country House Clause' route - which demands 'truly outstanding' architecture in rural locations.

A new contemporary home set within a Humphrey Repton-designed park has been given the green light by Wealden District Council.

Manser Medal-winning architecture practice Eldridge has secured approval for a contemporary country mansion in the Surrey Hills, under the newly-updated Paragraph 80 of the NPPF (formerly Para 79).

An “extraordinary” and “totally unique” Grand Designs-style project is up for sale in the rolling Oxfordshire countryside.

Johnson Design Partnership has won a rare Para 79 approval for a striking contemporary country house in Shropshire's green belt.

Urbanist Architecture has seen a 65% jump in demand for rural home designs, including a marked increase in Para 79 "Country House Clause" commissions.

Specialist architecture practice secures its 20th and 21st Para 79 wins.

In Pictures: A three acre site in a Gloucestershire village is being offered for sale with planning permission for a very striking contemporary new home.

BPN Architects' 'ethereal' take on a country house has picked up a slew of awards since being completed in 2018