Just completed the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride, fundraising for the various local charities that the event supports. It was a really good day, really well organised with so many volunteers helping out - lots of thanks to them.
You can donate by visiting my fundraising page at: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JamesMACLEAN3
Two more completed projects added to the website today: one a large house in Marton-cum-Grafton, and the other an extension to a Georgian house in Whixley in North Yorkshire.
The house in Marton-cum-Grafton was originally a barn conversion with outbuildings but its poor state meant that it had to be pulled down and replaced. Surprisingly the planners allowed a much bigger house to be built than the existing cluster, but the original layout and roof form of the buildings has been respected, with the inner bailey (or courtyard) retained.
The extension in Whixley was a fun project for us but difficult for the builders due to a poor access that meant all the building materials and equipment had to be brought in by hand or wheelbarrow. The end result is pleasingly simple - managing to be traditional enough to harmonise with the existing house but with a large contemporary glazed screen.
Thanks to everyone who has supported me doing the Ripon Rotary Bike Ride (formerly the Acorn Bike Ride). It was a great event, very well organised with many kind and enthusiastic volunteers helping out on the day.
I completed the ride with my brother without any mishaps and am still raising funds for the event charities: Dementia Forward and Scleroderma Research.
You can donate by visiting my JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/James-Maclean3
I have just added a new project that was completed last year in the Harrogate area. Although it is technically a house extension, the completed project is three times the size of the original house. The original plan was to build a replacement dwelling but when these plans were refused we turned to the options made available by permitted development legislation.
James
Welcome to my new website! Over the next few weeks I will be adding more content - a mixture of completed projects and projects in the pipeline waiting to be submitted for planning approval. I will also add in links to other articles that may be of interest to you. James