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The Sir Samuel Kelly Historic Lifeboat. The Past, Present and The Future!
The Present: In 2023, exciting news arrived that the Sir Samuel Kelly Preservation Group in Donaghadee, a non-profit organization,...
Glenn Thompson
Feb 2
Planning Permission and Building Control Approval Granted 🎉🎉
Take a look at this project, which involves expanding over a current garage along the Saintfield Road in Belfast. I'm thrilled that both...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 6
Planning Permission and Building Control Approval Granted 🎉🎉
I am thrilled to share that both planning permission and building control approval have been granted for this single-storey rear...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 6
Christmas Wishes! 🎄😊
As the holiday season begins, I extend my heartfelt Christmas wishes to you and your family. Reflecting on 2024, I am very grateful and...
Glenn Thompson
Dec 23, 2024
Planning Permission and Building Control Approval Granted! 🎉🎉
Check out this glazed apex extension in Donaghadee!
Glenn Thompson
Dec 7, 2024
How to extend and modernise a 1960's Bungalow
Here's one of my recent projects, a bungalow in Gilnahirk in need of much attention and a full refurbishment including heating, plumbing,...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 12, 2024
GT Building Design Unveils By The Mill Stream: What Makes This 5 Star Review Stand Out? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I am thrilled that GT Building Design, my services have received another 5-star review for this garden room extension located in Comber.
Glenn Thompson
Sep 6, 2024
Exploring the Charm of Central Avenue in Bangor! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a difference an extension or alterations can make to a home!
Glenn Thompson
May 10, 2024
Uncovering the Brilliance of Belvedere Road!
I wanted to uncover one of my latest projects in Newtownards. The improvements to this home include an extension to create an open plan...
Glenn Thompson
May 5, 2024
Planning Permission & Building Control Approval Granted! 🎉🎉
Delighted that Planning Permission and Building Control Approval has been granted. A builder is on site and construction work underway....
Glenn Thompson
Apr 27, 2024
5 Star Review for a Loft Conversion in Crawfordsburn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great news that planning permission has been granted and building control approval received. I'm even more delighted receiving another 5...
Glenn Thompson
Apr 13, 2024
Enhancing and Extending a Period Home in Bangor West.
Check out this one in Bangor West, building control approval granted and work beginning on site, I’m delighted! 😊 Great to work with my...
Glenn Thompson
Apr 6, 2024
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
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
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
What's the Difference Between Planning and Building Control?
People frequently inquire about the difference between a Planning Application and a Building Control application. This guide aims to...
Glenn Thompson
Jan 20, 2024
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
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
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
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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