19/AP/6980

Construction of a single storey rear extension and a two storey front extension.

The proposed works include the conversion of the existing garage to accommodate a ground floor WC and utility room, increasing the size of the front entrance lobby and adding an upper storey to the new lobby which accommodates a family bathroom. At the rear a single storey side return takes the kitchen out to the party wall line.

Some of these changes work well – the new lobby allows for a less cramped entrance and the addition of a family bathroom will be useful. The adjacent house has already done something similar so loss of symmetry should not be an issue.

There are some aspects that could be improved:

The lean-to roof on the new two storey front extension is an awkward element. A flat roof with a parapet lining through with the base of the front pediment and the flat roof at the rear would be neater, and match the similar extensions on the house next door.

There is an opportunity to make the most of the new entrance lobby by creating a direct route through from the front door straight to the kitchen instead of the present route around the staircase.

Although both the kitchen and study face the garden, they have windows that are small and have high sills that will limit the residents’ view out.

The layout of the kitchen doesn’t make the best use of its very large area.