North Cornwall · EX23
Design, planning and build for Stratton renovation
Cornish housing stock is brilliant and infuriating in equal measure. We renovate cottages, farmhouses, mid-century homes and post-war estates — opening up layouts, fixing damp, adding light and bringing the property up to a standard worth living in. Every Stratton project we take on begins with reading the local context — Stratton is a market village in the EX23 area, acting as a local service centre for surrounding farms and hamlets, with a building stock that leans toward Victorian terraces and stone cottages.
Stratton sits in North Cornwall — covering EX23 from Bude, Poughill, Flexbury outward.
- Conservation Area
- ✓ 30+ years of Cornwall Council approvals
- ✓ Same team on paper as on site
- ✓ Fixed-fee planning packages, no surprise invoices
- ✓ Measured-survey accuracy from day one
Local proof — Recent renovation enquiries from Stratton have clustered around Victorian terraces — we know the route through Cornwall Council on these.
Get a free feasibility viewLocal context
Why Stratton is its own job.
Cornwall Council's lens on Stratton is consistent: town-centre heritage, parking, shopfront character and edge-of-settlement growth all need to be balanced in applications. For renovation specifically, parts of Stratton sit within a designated Conservation Area, which means materials, fenestration and roof pitches all need to read sympathetically with the existing streetscape. That's why we treat every Stratton project as a EX23-area job first — not a generic Cornwall job with a postcode bolted on. The Victorian terraces that dominate Stratton (and continue out toward Flexbury) set the tone for any renovation scheme here.
Planning note
Most Cornish renovations don't need planning — but listed status, curtilage listing, Conservation Area designation and material changes can all change that picture.
What we focus on
Renovations considerations specific to Stratton.
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Older Cornish properties are often built with cob, rubble or solid granite — modern insulation strategies that work in cavity walls cause damp problems in solid construction. Breathable build-ups matter.
02
Damp in Cornish cottages is usually a moisture management problem, not a chemical injection problem — fixing the cause is cheaper long term than treating the symptom.
03
Listed and curtilage-listed properties need Listed Building Consent for many internal alterations that wouldn't normally need approval.
04
Original fireplaces, slate floors, beams and joinery are often worth rescuing; the design conversation should start with what stays, not what goes.
Our process
How a Stratton renovation project runs.
Step 1
Survey
Measured survey, condition assessment, services check and listed status review.
Step 2
Design
Layout options, material strategy and a clear list of what stays and what changes.
Step 3
Approvals
Listed Building Consent and building regulations as needed.
Step 4
Strip-out and works
Carefully sequenced demolition, structural works and rebuild.
Step 5
Finish and handover
Joinery, decoration, snagging and documentation pack.
Whole-house renovations typically run six to fourteen months on site; partial remodels two to four months.
Local fabric
Why Stratton homeowners pick a local studio for renovation.
Building stock
Across Stratton (EX23) we work on stone cottages, Victorian terraces, shops with flats above, detached houses, edge estates. Each stock type drives a different renovation response — Victorian terraces in particular needs careful detailing here.
Parish & policy
Stratton sits in the parish of Stratton, which matters for how parish-level consultation lands on a renovation application.
Coverage
We cover EX23 from our studio, with regular renovation jobs also running in Bude, Poughill, Flexbury. Most Stratton site visits get booked within the same week.
How quickly can you visit a Stratton site?
Usually within the same week. Stratton (EX23) is on our regular North Cornwall run, alongside Bude, Poughill, Flexbury. First visits are free and you'll get an honest feasibility view inside seven days.
Request a free visitFAQs
Stratton Renovations — local questions answered.
- How much does a full renovation cost in Stratton?
- A whole-house renovation typically lands between £1,800 and £3,000 per square metre depending on condition, listed status and finish level. We survey before quoting and don't price by guesswork. In Stratton specifically, we'd start by checking the Conservation Area boundary before committing to a direction.
- Can you renovate and extend at the same time?
- Yes, and often it's the right call — the planning, regs and disruption all happen once instead of twice. We design and price it as a single project.
- Do I need planning permission to renovate internally?
- Usually no — except on listed buildings, where Listed Building Consent is needed for many internal alterations. We confirm the position before any wall comes down.
- How long does a renovation take?
- Single rooms in weeks, kitchens in two to three months, whole-house renovations in six to fourteen months depending on size and listed status.
- Can I live in the house during the work?
- Sometimes yes, often no. Single-room remodels and phased work can be liveable; whole-house renovations involving rewires, replumbing or floor lifting almost never are. We're honest about this at the brief.
Stratton is part of Bude
Stratton sits inside the Bude catchment — we cover both as one renovation territory.
See Renovations in Bude →Other services in Stratton
Nearby places we cover
To sum up, our renovation approach in Stratton is built entirely around local Cornwall context, ensuring the best possible outcome for your property.