Jonathan Hendry Architects has held its final pre-application meeting with Rutland County Council ahead of submitting a new HO11(1e) country house in Rutland. It will be the practice’s 12th submission of this kind.
What is a Country House Clause Home? Under HO11(1e) of the National Planning Policy Framework, the policy allows a new home in the countryside where the design is truly outstanding, raises design standards in rural areas, and enhances its setting.
After the Design Review Panel’s comments in July 2026, planning officers and consultants visited the site and responded to the proposals and the information showcased to explain and provide narrative on the project. Wanting to ensure the highest chance of success, the practice has addressed all the concerns raised while finalising in more detail additional and important elements to the scheme.
Balancing design quality, practicality and landscape is a tightrope. Jonathan Hendry Architects, the RIBA award-winning practice based in Lincolnshire and working nationally, has built deep experience in designing and presenting country houses across Rutland, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
The project is still confidential, but the image below gives a first glimpse of whats to come. To take a look at what can be achieved through the policy and the beauty of the resolutions that can be achieved by the practice, have a look at Kingsfield Pond or one of the many other homes shown on our selected projects page.
If you’re considering a plot of land but don’t know where to start or if it’s feasible for a home, or if you want to experience a lifestyle akin to what can be lived in a home like those achieved under this policy, reach out to us.
