Upton Park, Newham E7
Ground and roof house extension
Project description | Upton Park Newham E7 Ground and roof house extension
Addition of a single storey rear extension, of a full width and full height roof extension to create a new loft bedroom area, and internal alterations to a single family dwelling.
Architectural services
- Initial home consultation.
- Measured survey and production of a set of 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.
Client – Private
Project type – Ground and roof extension to a terraced house
Location – Upton Park, Newham E7
Currently – Construction stage, Autumn 2022
Design considerations and Newham planning matters
For this project we decided to take full advantage of the allowances under the current Permitted Development Rights for both the ground and roof extension.
For the ground floor extension we came up with a proposal with two separate profiles, one single pitch roof over the kitchen + informal seating area, and one flat roof to create a cosier space for the adjacent dining area.
Typically Permitted Development applications result in pretty basic schemes due to the inherited limitation of the legislation that aims to allow more space for extensions in the expense of design freedom.
In this case we wanted to avoid this and while we remained within the parameters of the planning legislation we came up with a proposal that creates more intimate and defined internal spaces.
For the roof extension we went for a full width and full height extension to accommodate a master bedroom area, an en-suite and an extended seating + dressing area space adjacently to the full width glazing along the rear elevation.
For advice on roof works, loft alterations and extensions in Newham see our Newham residential architects page.
For inspiration and ideas see below some of our other residential projects in Newham.
For similar projects to this Upton Park Newham E7 Ground roof house 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.
Barnet architects | Planning and design homeowner guide, Camden residential architect and planning guide, Enfield residential architect and planning guide, Hackney residential architect and planning guide, Hammersmith Fulham residential architect and planning guide, Haringey architects | Planning and design homeowner guide and planning guide, Islington residential architect and planning guide, Kensington and Chelsea Conservation architects, residential and planning guide, Lambeth residential architect and planning guide, Lewisham residential architect and planning guide, Newham residential architect and planning guide, Tower Hamlets residential architect and planning guide, Waltham Forest residential architect and planning guide, Wandsworth residential architect and planning guide, Westminster residential architect and planning guide
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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
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- Greener homes
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- Conservation areas
- Listed Buildings
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