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Successful Plans Extending and Improving a Home in Stormont.
In this lovely detached home next to the Stormont Estate in Belfast I was asked to help my clients extend and improve their recently...
Glenn Thompson
Mar 26, 2024
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Creating an Open Plan Family Room.
An extension is not always required to improve a home and here's a perfect example. By taking down internal walls this can make all the...
Glenn Thompson
Mar 22, 2024
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A Tidy Little Extension in Bangor By The Sea!
Take a look at this little extension. It may only be a mere 13 m2 but also taking down two internal structural walls (with beams over) a...
Glenn Thompson
Mar 19, 2024
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What's the Difference Between Planning and Building Control?
I'm often asked what's the difference is between a Planning Application and a Building Control application? Here is a guide, hopefully it...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 20, 2024
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Reflecting on Two Decades and GT Building Design's 20th Anniversary! 🎉
Today's the day for me to reflect and celebrate 🎉🎉🎉😊 On this day 20 years ago, January 2004 I established GT Building Design. 20...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 6, 2024
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5 Star Review on Google! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great start to 2024! I'm really delighted to receive another 5 star review. 😊 "Glenn helped us with planning our extension (...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 3, 2024
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Happy New Year 2024!
C.S.Lewis once said "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream". Whatever your goals or aspirations may be this...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 1, 2024
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10 Christmas facts you should know!
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. It's been a busy year for me and I'm ready for the Christmas break, I'm sure you are...
Glenn Thompson
Dec 19, 2023
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Planning & Building Control Approvals Granted! 🎉
Pleased to say that Planning Permission and Building Control Approval has been granted for this single storey rear extension in Bangor,...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 27, 2023
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8 Fascinating Halloween Facts You Maybe Already Know!? 🎃👻🦇
The spookiest weekend of the year is upon us, Monday 30th is traditionally known as Mischief Night and Tuesday 31st Hallowe'en! If you...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 27, 2023
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Building Control Approval Granted! 🎉
Delighted to receive Building Control Approval for this single storey side extension in Bangor, Co. Down. The proposal, my clients and...
Glenn Thompson
Sep 29, 2023
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Are You Considering Installing Spray Foam Insulation in your home!?
Here is an impartial guide for homeowners. I'm sure many of us have seen spray foam being advertised. If you are considering installing...
Glenn Thompson
Sep 24, 2023
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Planning Permission Granted! 🎉
Great news that Planning Permission has been granted, delighted! This project, a rear single storey extension to a former manse in County...
Glenn Thompson
Sep 16, 2023
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5 Star Review on Google! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm delighted receiving another 5 Star Review on Google! "GT Building Design drew up plans for a replacement conservatory we were having...
Glenn Thompson
Sep 2, 2023
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5 Star Review on Google!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Planning Permission and Building Control Approvals granted and I am delighted receiving another 5 star review on Google from my client....
Glenn Thompson
Sep 1, 2023
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5 Star Review on Google⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great news that one of my latest projects in Donaghadee, County Down obtained Planning Permission and Building Control Approval. Phase...
Glenn Thompson
Aug 28, 2023
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Planning Permission Granted! 🎉
Very pleased to announce that another one of my projects has recently had Planning Permission granted. I'm delighted and so are my...
Glenn Thompson
Aug 20, 2023
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Ballyholme Extension!
One of my latest projects in Ballyholme includes a ground floor rear extension. Also the existing attic hasn't adequate headroom so the...
Glenn Thompson
Jul 30, 2023
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M&S Summer Beauty Bag Giveaway! 🥳🎉🎁
** Draw took place on 17.06.23 and congratulations to Suzanne who won. ** Here's a little giveaway from me to say a big thank you to all...
Glenn Thompson
Jun 4, 2023
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Happy Easter to You! 😍
Anyone feeling a little egg-cited about Easter!? Throwing eggs down the hill at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum? Eggs in a cup for...
Glenn Thompson
Apr 7, 2023
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