Hopefield Lodge 02

Ealing

Private Residential | Extension

Ealing Architects

Planning permission for a rear extension in Ealing.

Following the success of our refurbishment of a house in Ealing our clients there recommended Shape Architecture to a newly arrived neighbour also looking to create a contemporary light filled space with the addition of a rear extension. Our new projects are often awarded on this basis which is testament to the effort and quality of service we provide for our clients.

Once the site survey and the production of survey drawings plus a 3D computer model has been completed, we then move onto a series of design proposals. We are looking at four different designs.

Our Client at Hopefield Lodge writes:

“I highly recommend Jason and his team for their professional and attentive support on every stage of my project. Not only are they creative but they listen and take on board your ideas, needs and wants. The high quality of their drawings has been remarked upon by all the builders I have shown them to. A friendly voice has always been at the end of the phone whenever I have needed.
Thanks very much Shape Architecture for your brilliant service.”

Rear Single Storey Extension — Single Storey Extension in Hanwell

Ealing Extension

The designs all explore how the space can be opened up and filled with daylight. The visual and physical connection with the garden beyond is also an important consideration. The addition of a rear extension adds valuable floor space and enables more light to be brought into the interior via the use of rooflights and this is explored in various ways and always with 3D models.

Views of the exterior in 3D coupled with interior perspective views taken from the computer model describe the proposals very clearly to our client. These are coupled with 2D plans and supporting drawings. All this material is bound into a Proposals Brochure and issued to our client as a PDF document. Once our client has had a chance to review the contents, we will visit them at their home to discuss the design proposals. This is then typically followed by a further reworking of the preferred option taking on board our clients comments and a revised proposals brochure will be issued. Again, with the 3D model being updated with our clients comments. The design is then signed off and we prepare the planning drawings and supporting documents such as the design and access statement. Acting as our clients agent we the upload the whole application via the planning portal. It is then received by the local planning authority who proceed to validate the application and the planning period of 8 weeks begins.

Summary

A Small Rear Extension

The success of this Ealing Extension is the way in which a small amount of work, well considered can transform a property. In this instance a rear extension had already been constructed and we worked with it to introduce a new rooflight and swap over the glazed doors and window to better suit our clients needs.

Guide to Extensions in Ealing

As we have seen on many extension projects, a considered approach serves to transform a property and this does not necessarily mean the extension has to be large. It should reflect the client’s needs and site constraints.