11.07.2025

Planning granted for a new Baufritz home in Surrey

Set into a gently sloping hillside in Farnham, this new timber-frame home by Baufritz’s in-house architectural team stands out with a subtle, unobtrusive design. Built to replace an older structure, it offers its owners a peaceful, modern place to live. The house sits low in the landscape, protected from the road by hedges and softened with planting, with flat roofs that give it a modest, discreet feel. Timber cladding and muted colours allow the building to blend quietly with its surroundings.

Sustainable design

The house has been designed with sustainability and simplicity in mind, without compromising on architectural quality. It will be prefabricated on Baufritz’s modular building system in Germany and assembled on-site in less than a week, significantly faster than a conventional build. This innovative method ensures minimal waste, low site disruption and efficient delivery. 
As with all Baufritz homes, the house is designed to last. Its airtight shell and the use of non-toxic materials guarantee a healthy indoor environment. The house will meet near Passivhaus standards, offering exceptional thermal performance and year-round comfort.

Built for wellbeing

As with all Baufritz homes, the house is designed for longevity, low energy use, and occupant wellbeing. It will meet near Passivhaus standards, offering exceptional thermal performance and year-round comfort. Non-toxic materials, breathable walls, and certified building biology principles ensure a healthy internal environment.

Every design choice, from the structure to the air-tightness, reflects the philosophy of future-proofed, healthy living.

Built in context

Situated in a neighbourhood characterised by various architectural styles, from traditional brick cottages to rendered homes, this contemporary new dwelling draws on local references. The proposal was met with strong support from the community and planning was approved with recognition for its architectural sensitivity and low environmental impact.

This home in Farnham reflects Baufritz’s values – a careful design, respect for the local architecture, and a deeper understanding of what it means to build well.

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