Dobson-Grey played a crucial role in the development of the UK’s first Passivhaus care home, a groundbreaking project that significantly reduces environmental impact.
Our site finding and acquisition services enabled Castleoak Care to secure council owned land for the construction of a 60 bed facility providing residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. This innovative development, operated by Barchester Healthcare, boasts a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions and 40% lower energy costs thanks to its Passivhaus design.
This case study highlights Dobson-Grey’s expertise in navigating complex land acquisitions and supporting the development of sustainable and innovative care facilities.
Comprehensive condition survey of a two-storey public house A client required a comprehensive condition survey of a two-storey public house as part of their lease agreement finalisation. The property had been unoccupied for approximately two years, making a detailed assessment of its current state critical. Dobson-Grey, conducted a crucial condition survey. Our team carried out…
Defect Report – Window Installation Dobson-Grey Ltd. was instructed to provide an Expert Witness Defect Report. Our lead surveyor, an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer, led the technical investigation. Their extensive background in RICS HomeBuyer Condition Surveys, valuations, snagging, and project management of window installations in heritage properties provided the foundation for a comprehensive…
Shakespeare Marina, Stratford-upon-Avon Dobson-Grey Ltd were instructed to undertake a retrospective and prospective strategy and planning review of a leisure-based development site with a complex planning history, located in a sensitive riverside location on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon. It was necessary for the previously approved development to evolve to meet changing economic circumstances and to…