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Architectural Services in Lymington
Cottage transformations, extensions and new homes in Lymington and the lanes around it, designed to sit quietly in their setting.
Lymington sits where the New Forest meets the Solent: a Georgian high street running down to the quay, with lanes of cottages and generous plots behind it. LUSO Architecture works here from its Ringwood studio, designing extensions, whole-house transformations and new homes that respect that setting.
On Mount Pleasant Lane we reimagined a traditional cottage as a contemporary countryside home, with vertical cedar cladding, white render, garden-facing living spaces and landscaped grounds around a pool. It is the kind of project Lymington asks for: more space and more light, without losing the character that made the house worth keeping.
Lymington: common questions
- Which council decides planning applications in Lymington?
- The town of Lymington is decided by New Forest District Council. Much of the land around it is inside the New Forest National Park, where the National Park Authority decides and its rules on extending and replacing homes are tighter. We confirm which applies to your property before any design work.
- Can a traditional cottage be extended in a contemporary way?
- Often, yes, when the new work is quiet in scale and honest in its materials. Our Mount Pleasant Lane project keeps the character of the original cottage and adds contemporary elements in cedar and render. How far a house can grow depends on the planning authority and on any conservation area or listing.
- Do you work in the villages around Lymington?
- Yes. We work across the southern Forest, including Pennington, Boldre, Sway, Milford on Sea and Brockenhurst, from our studio in Ringwood.
- How do I start a project in Lymington?
- Call 01202 272112 or send an enquiry through this website. The first conversation covers the house or plot, what you want from it, and what the planning position is likely to allow.
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