South Woodford IG8
Rear house extension and internal alterations
Project description | Rear house extension and internal alterations to create a kitchen, living and dining area that opens up to the rear garden
Architectural services
- Initial home consultation.
- Measured survey and production drawings as existing.
- Planning stage design and submission.
- Obtaining planning approval.
- Preparation of technical Building Regulations stage information.
- Obtaining Building Regulations approval.
- Preparation of tendering information for builders to price.
This project continued from planning into Building Regulations drawings, approval and tender information.
Project type | Rear house extension
Client | Private
Location | South Woodford, Redbridge IG8
Currently | Completed Summer 2020
Our London kitchen extension architect guide explains how we compare adding floor area with making better use of the existing ground floor.
Design and planning
We applied for and obtained planning approval to substantially extend this single family dwelling at South Woodford IG8 and to create an improved family space that opens up to the rear garden.
The South Woodford IG8 rear house extension is single storey extension with a depth of 6m. deep and a height of 3m. , which is the maximum allowed under the current Permitted Development regulations. Associated internal alterations included the reworking of the existing rear bay window area and the removal of internal walls to create a utility and WC area.
A combination of glazed sliding folding doors and full height fixed glazed allowed access and views to the rear garden while rooflight glazing to the flat roof allowed natural light deep into the floor plan and above the kitchen and dining areas.
For inspiration and ideas see below some of our other residential projects in Redbridge.
For architect advice across Redbridge and the wider region, see GOAStudio’s East London residential architects page.
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ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
We have prepared a guide on the type of Architectural plans you will need for your home project, and a guide specifically for Terraced house extension plans with advice on detached and semi-detached properties.
BOROUGH SPECIFIC ARCHITECT AND PLANNING GUIDES FOR YOUR HOME PROJECT
Your local Council will have in place design and planning requirements for your home project and you will need to obtain planning approval for a wide range of extensions and alterations to your property.
When you get in touch we will offer you detailed advice about what is likely that your Council will approve and in the meantime we have prepared the following architectural and planning guides that include extracts of the relevant planning policy and examples of our projects in our Borough.
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Request a free Feasibility Review
If you're not quite sure what’s possible, or whether now’s the right time, we can help you make an informed start.
Send over your address, a few photos, and a short outline of what you're hoping to achieve.
We’ll take a look at your site context, planning history, and potential constraints and respond with early advice tailored to your home and circumstances.
Email us with the subject “Feasibility Review” or send us your information through our Contact us page.

Book a Home Consultation
It is the ideal first step if you are planning works to your home or if you are in the middle of purchasing a property in need of renovation.
George will visit the property to understand its character, how you use the space day to day, and offer advice on all relevant design and other matters.
You will come away with a clear sense of your next steps and greater confidence to make informed decisions. The consultation (2hrs, £250 +VAT) is a standalone service with no obligation to proceed.
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Not sure where to start with your renovation or extension?
Read this before you meet an architect, speak to a builder or spend money on drawings.
This free, architect-prepared guide walks you through the 15 essential questions every homeowner should ask before starting a project.
"Should we renovate, extend… or walk away?
15 Questions every London homeowner must ask before starting a project to include homes in Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings."
Whether you're planning a modest rear extension or major alterations to a listed home, it will help you avoid expensive mistakes and give you clarity on what’s possible for your property. Includes guidance on:
Planning approvals. Conservation areas.
Timelines and costs. Appointments you need to make.
Design and sustainability options.
When to press ahead and when to walk away

We provide architectural services for residential projects in the following London Boroughs:
Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster
We specialise in
- Greener homes
- Retrofit and energy efficiency for older and traditional buildings
- Conservation areas
- Listed Buildings
- Homeowner architectural services
- Property developments architectural services

GOAStudio London residential architecture limited.
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Chestnut Avenue South, E17 9EJ, Waltham Forest
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