Most building work needs to comply with Building Regulations. Some outbuildings will not if they are under a certain size and internal works to the house will not need Building Control approval if there are no structural changes involved. All extensions will need to comply with Building regulations and need to be signed off [...]
Two-Storey Extensions: Your Guide to Planning and Design A two storey extension is an excellent way to add significant space to your home, enhancing its functionality and increasing its value. Whether you're considering extending to the rear, side, or even the front of your property, this guide will walk you through key considerations, planning [...]
In theory you do not need planning permission for a double storey extension, however there are a lot of factors that complicate this process. To be able to build a double storey extension without planning permission you will have to do so under Permitted Development. This means that you must comply with the guidelines [...]
Bungalow renovation; Veluxs and roof lanterns flood the extension with natural light Our client in Staines upon Thames contacted us with a clear vision and design brief; to add a large wrap around extension to their 2-bedroom bungalow creating a broken plan kitchen/dining/living space with ample natural light and clearly defined zones. The designers [...]
Transforming a Victorian Semi with a Side Return Extension When our client purchased a derelict Victorian semi-detached house in Twickenham, they sought to create a luxurious family home that combined period charm with modern living. With a typical Victorian layout featuring small, closed-off rooms and a rear bathroom addition, the house had untapped potential [...]
Loft Conversion on a Maisonette: Transform Your Space into a two-storey property. A loft conversion on a maisonette can transform a first-floor property into a spacious two-storey home, offering additional living areas and enhancing the property’s value. Our recent project in [specific location] highlights the possibilities when designing a loft conversion for maisonettes, even [...]
Buying or living in a new build house does not mean that you cannot extend the property. Often when planning permission is granted for a new build house, then the permitted development rights are removed from the property. This means that any extension would need to be applied for under a house holder planning [...]
Expanding Homes with Previous Extensions There is no set number of times you can extend your home and we often get asked about extending a house that’s been extended. Some properties we have worked on already had multiple extensions built in the past, but their layouts no longer suit the current owners. In some [...]
You can extend your house as many times as you like if it complies with the guideline set out by your local council. Building work is expensive and some of our clients like to carry out their projects in stages. They may gain permission for an extension, a loft conversion and an outbuilding and [...]
In theory, you do not need planning permission for a double storey extension. However, there are a lot of factors that stop you being able to do this. To be able to build a double storey extension without planning permission, you will have to do so under permitted development. This means that you will [...]
