SurreyThe Old Mill
Grade II listed mill sympathetically converted to six residential flats, retaining existing beams and features
River Bee Design · Stockbridge, Hampshire
Period Property Design & Renovation
Period properties require design solutions that respect their existing character while making them work for modern life.
River Bee Design combines residential planning, design and regulatory knowledge to help homeowners renovate, extend and adapt period properties while respecting the architectural qualities that make them distinctive.
The properties we work on
We specialise in Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian properties, including listed buildings and conservation areas.
- Georgian properties
- Victorian properties
- Edwardian properties
- Traditional cottages
- Historic houses
- Listed buildings
- Conservation areas
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Listed buildings
Proposals that respect a building’s heritage while creating practical, well-designed homes
House extensions
Single and two-storey, rear, side and wraparound extensions, from planning to construction drawings
Residential design
Construction-ready AutoCAD designs that honour period character while meeting modern standards
Discuss your property
A short initial conversation is free and can quickly establish a direction. Then step on at whatever stage you need, from a first look at what’s possible to construction-ready drawings.
Period properties: questions people ask
Can I extend a period property?
Often, yes. The appropriate design and planning route depend on the property, its history, its location and whether it is listed or affected by conservation controls.
Does a period property automatically require listed building consent?
No. Not every period property is listed. Listed building consent applies where the property has listed status and the proposed work falls within the relevant consent requirements.
Does living in a conservation area affect a period property renovation?
It can. Conservation area controls can affect permitted development rights and the way external alterations are assessed.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes. Listed buildings, conservation areas and planning-sensitive sites are a core part of our work, including Grade II listed conversions such as The Old Mill in Surrey.
How do you approach the extension of a period property?
The existing building is considered first, including its proportions, materials, architectural character and constraints. The new work is then designed to create an appropriate relationship between old and new.
What is a period property?
A period property is generally a building associated with a particular historic architectural period or traditional style. Examples can include Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian houses and traditional cottages.
More answers on our planning and property questions page.