Extension

Building for the future

Building Started Monday 14 May 2012 and was completed in March 2013.

Concept Architect: Ruth Blackman – Birdsall, Swash & Blackman
Architectural Design Detail: Colin Williams – WCK Design
Contractor: Fisher Bullen

After satisfying the planning and building requirements, we received full planning permission and a Diocesan Faculty, which allowed the extension to proceed. The contract for the building was awarded to Fisher Bullen, a company that has both a local connection and a national reputation, and work commenced in May 2012.

Ruth Blackman’s contemporary design is a worthy addition to our much loved fourteenth-century parish church and sits comfortably in its surroundings to the glory of God. Colin Williams of WCK Design added the detailed specification to the design and turned it into a stunning reality. Such a quality build demands a high specification and while we have made changes to bring costs down, perhaps it is not surprising that the total cost was above our original estimate.

We are indebted and grateful to everyone who responded so generously to our pledge weekend that raised a further £60,000. The church extension is the most important new building in Holt since the restoration of the parish church following the great fire in 1708. The extension has proved to be an active meeting place, that serves the community of faith and plays its part in serving the wider community. It is a privilege to make history in Holt.

In 2013 Holt St Andrew received a “Highly Commended” award from the judging panel for the Graham Allen Award for Conservation and Design 2013. These awards are made annually to schemes that contribute to the built environment within the district.