Hackney N16
Kitchen extension
Project description | Hackney N16 Kitchen extension
Addition of a single storey side extension to create an enlarged kitchen and dining area; full house renovation and refurbishment.
Architectural services for this Hackney N16 Kitchen extension
Initial home consultation, measured survey and production of existing set of drawings, planning stage design and submission, obtaining local authority approvals, and liaising with other consultants and the main contractor to completion.
Project type | Kitchen extension and house renovation
Client | Private
Location | Stoke Newington, Hackney N16
Architecture and planning | GOAStudio London residential architecture limited
Interior design and decoration | By homeowners
Main Contractor | Tangible Contractors limited
Photography | Darren Chung
Video and film | Red Goat Productions
Currently | Completed, Summer 2023
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Design considerations and Hackney planning matters
The site is a three storey terraced dwellinghouse located along the southern side of Osterley Road. The surrounding area is residential in character and it is typified by terraced properties and blocks of flats. However the application site does not contain a listed building and is not located in a conservation area.
Externally we wanted to amend a previous planning approval to include the reduction in the number of rooflights along the side roof slope above the side infill extension. We also wanted to slight increase the height of the flat roofed element of the extension to improve the internal headheight.
In the report the planners noted that:
“The proposed reduction in the number of roof lights would be considered acceptable as there would be no increased impact on the design of the property or the character of the surrounding area as a resulf of the reduction.
In addition, the increase in the height of the existing rear extension by 0.22 metres, so that the development measures 2.96 metres in height in total, would be in keeping with the height of extensions in the immediate area, including the total height of the approved side infill extension, which measure 3 metres in height in total. The proposed increase in height would be modest and would not result in a significant or detrimental impact on the amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring residents.
Given the modest nature of the proposed alterations, the proposed amendment is considered to be non-material in that does not change the character or impacts of the approved development.”
Architectural approach and design matters
The previous approval was considered and carefullyt designed. However it did not maximise the space that could be created under the current planning policy. It also included a rooflight arrangement that did not fit with the internal layout the new homeowners wanted to create.
As a result it required a delicate fine-tuning of the previous proposals. This was needed in order to change the appearance, scale and size of the extension to create more generous internal heights and more specious interiors.
It is not always possible to find small changes that make a larger difference. In this case though we were able to identify what the homeowners needed and we were able to use our knowledge of the planning policy to help them achieve their perfect space.
During the design development stage we played with a few layouts and ideas to find how best we could organised the kitchen and dining areas. At the same time we focussed on how to create the right balance between functionality, circulation, sight-lines and generous access to natural light.
For broader local context, see our Hackney architect advice for rear and side extensions page, where we explain how we approach house alterations and planning-sensitive changes across the borough.
For broader regional advice on extensions, renovations and older homes, see our East London residential architects page.
For similar projects to this Hackney N16 Kitchen extension project see the following residential design guides.
HOME DESIGN – Find ideas for your project.
- Side extensions London residential guide
- Rear extensions London residential guide
- Kitchen extensions London residential guide
- Roof extensions London residential guide
- Residential renovations London guide
- Mansard roof extensions London residential guide
- Contemporary extensions London residential guide
- Flat extensions London residential guide
- Garden flat extensions London residential guide
- House extensions London residential guide
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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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.
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"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:
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Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster
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- Greener homes
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- Conservation areas
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