We were commissioned to conduct a site appraisal for two dwellings on a site historically used as a low grade agricultural holding. We gained an outline planning approval for 2 plots and then developed the scheme into a full planning application for two detached 4 bedroom eco-houses. The planning application had the complexities of the site lying close to the southern edge of the designated Plym Valley Greenscape network and lack of drainage facilities. The houses were designed to be a sustainable development with their form forming a low carbon strategy that satisfies guidelines for new dwellings. For this reason and their appearance the houses were dubbed "Eco Barns" as that was the initial sketch concept which was then developed into the planning approved scheme.