Design and Build Otley

At Waxwing, we deliver architect-led house extensions, design and build projects, and specialist joinery across Otley and the Wharfedale area. We combine considered architectural design with skilled, hands-on construction delivered by our own team, under one contract.​

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We are based in York, approximately 25 miles from Otley, and take on projects across Wharfedale and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.

Homes that deserve proper investment
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Otley sits at the foot of the Chevin, in the lower Wharfe valley between Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales. It is a genuine market town as one of the oldest in West Yorkshire with a mix of stone-built terraces, Victorian semis, and larger detached properties on the surrounding hillsides and in the Wharfedale villages.

Otley has seen growing demand from buyers who want the character of a real Yorkshire town, access to the Dales, and a manageable commute into Leeds or Bradford. Many of those buyers are now extending and improving their homes - investing in space and quality rather than moving on.

We bring the same design-led approach and construction quality to Otley and Wharfedale that we apply across all of our projects.

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What we offer in Otley

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•  House extensions - architect-designed, stone-construction experience

• Design and build - one team, one contract, complete accountability

• Specialist joinery - bespoke fitted furniture, staircases, architectural joinery

• Renovation and full-house refurbishment

•  Residential architectural design

•  Planning applications with Leeds City Council

• Carpentry and skilled site trades

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Working in Otley: the planning context​

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Otley falls within the Leeds City Council planning area. Leeds handles a very high volume of planning applications and has clear design guidance for residential extensions where most are assessed against their impact on the character of the host property and the street scene.

Stone walls, moorland, river meadows means extensions and new buildings visible from the valley floor or the Chevin ridge are assessed carefully for landscape impact. Our design approach responds to this landscape context as a matter of course.

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Our approach

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1.  Initial site visit and consultation
2. Concept design developed to brief and planning context
3.  Leeds City Council planning and consents management
4. Material selection and specification
5. Build delivery by our own skilled team

6. Handover and project completion​​

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Why choose Waxwing for design and build in Otley​

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•  Architect-led design and build under a single contract

•  Experience with gritstone construction and Wharfedale character

•  Leeds City Council planning knowledge

• Federation of Master Builders member - independently vetted

• York-based, working across West Yorkshire​​

• Cost-plus contracting available

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If you are considering a project in Otley or the wider Wharfedale area, we would be delighted to discuss how we can help.

Get in touch for a quote.​​

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