Extensions
Extensions are a great way of creating additional room in your home, there are different types of extensions to suite your needs, the costs of the extension project that you chose for your home will vary depending on the type, size and finish of your project. Using our 360 Degree Process we will support and take you through all of the stages of your extension project. We work with our clients to provide a building product that will meets your requirement both in terms of space and affordability.
Please contact us now to discuss you project plans and to get a free quote.
Rear Extension
A rear extension will extend out at the back of your property and are typically carried out on properties where there is no side return option. They extend the size of your home and are typically used to add additional kitchen, dining or living space.
Wrap Around (L Shaped) Extension
An l-shaped, or wrap around, kitchen extension is where the extension not only goes into the side addition but also wraps around the back extending sometimes three or four meters into the garden which can provide a huge kitchen living area looking out onto the garden. Usually side returns apply a maximum of around 2m wide in London so the additional space to the rear allows a much more sympathetic space conducive with the way most families want to live.
Side Return Extension
A side return extension creates additional space in your home by making use of a passage to the side and space at the back of a property. The rear extension will result in a loss of some space at the rear of the property, however the side return will make use of a typically under-utilised area of the property.
Double Storey Extension
A double storey extension will allow you to add space to the rear of your home upstairs and downstairs. This additional space will need to be within planning permission regulations. This type of extension can provide additional living space as well as an extra room upstairs.
Planning Permission for Loft Conversions & Extensions
The type of conversion that you undertake will determine what permissions are required for your project. Using our 360 Degree Process we will support and take you through all of the stages of your conversion project.
A range of conversion projects can be undertaken under permitted development rights for householders. If your project is not able to be undertaken under permitted development rights, full planning permission will be required from the Local Authority.
Please note that all projects regardless of the planning process, will need to comply with building control regulations. At Harrow Square, we will provide a full set of drawings detailing the requirements under the Building Control Act along with method statements and building notes. This will include full structural engineering calculations and technical notes that will accompany the building control application for sign-off prior to the commencement of any works.