Policy Statement - Welsh Assembly Government announces target for first changes to Welsh Building Regulations

With the Building Regulations powers set to transfer to Wales on 31 December 2011, Welsh ministers have set out the first proposals to improve the energy performance of new housing.

This statement is intended to inform industry what will be expected and when.
Work will start shortly on detailed proposals. This will include stakeholder engagement which will [...]

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TJA unveil plans for the Aberhod Old Hall in Rhos-On -Sea

Matt Jones, director of Tarmaster Jones architects comments…’We are really excited to be project architects for the development of the Aberhod Old hall in rhos on sea. The residential scheme involves the retention of the historic Aberhod building and reintating it back to its original architectural condition,whilst complimenting it with  2 new build houses that will [...]

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Planning approval -residential development Trefnant Denbigh

TJA are really excited to finally achieve outline planning permission for a residential development just outside Trefnant near Denbigh. It’s taken about four years of hard slog to get this through so its a great relief for our client who is naturally pleased to see their investment materialise.
This is our first scheme designed and approved [...]

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TJA Eco-house makes Londons Eco-build 2011 exhibition

TJA were proud to see that the CIAT exhibtion in the recent Eco-build event in Londons Excel were exhibiting one of our Eco Designs that we have recently completed.

mark our company associate at eco build by our design

for more info on this and our other eco projects, please go to the TJA eco centre.

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WAG update re new housing standards in wales

Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minster, Jane Davidson has said there is an urgent need to raise building standards for new housing in Wales.
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Planning Policy wales update feb 2011

WAG updates Planning Policy Wales again. Version 4 FEb 2011. Updates/changes reflecting sustainability
follow this link to see document

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Greening the valleys-Eco-thinking in Wales examined by RIBA Journal

In a statement to RibaJ, environment minister Jane Davidson said: ‘I am convinced that improving the way we plan and build is vital if we are to reduce Wales’ carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations. That is why I have been determined to use the planning system to help move us towards [...]

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2011-a new year, a new start

As its a new year or change of circumstance, you may be considering moving home or even extending and modifying where you live. If its the latter, then you will find this guide very helpful which is an infomative document on all you need to know about extending your home. This sort of project is [...]

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Bringing the UK housing stock up to standard

New leading sustainable construction methods including zero carbon housing and passivhaus are becoming ever more prevalent. – It is all to forget about the UK’s existing building stock, which is accountable for 27% of the UK’s total carbon emissions.
The government has set ambitious targets for 2050 to reduce CO2 emissions by 80%. This is in [...]

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Planning and listed building consent needed….for a path?

We are currently working with the Parochial Church council to design and build a new link path and gateway plus improvements to the church hall at St Mary’s Church in Conwy. As the new link gate is to be created within the historic castle wall which forms part of the listed curtilage, we needed to [...]

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Policy Statement - Welsh Assembly Government announces target for first changes to Welsh Building Regulations May 25, 2011
With the Building Regulations powers set to transfer to Wales on 31 December 2011, Welsh ministers h...more

TJA unveil plans for the Aberhod Old Hall in Rhos-On -Sea May 3, 2011
Matt Jones, director of Tarmaster Jones architects comments...'We are really excited to be project a...more

Planning approval -residential development Trefnant Denbigh March 17, 2011
TJA are really excited to finally achieve outline planning permission for a residential development ...more

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