Addition of a full width rear / side extension to a single family dwelling to replace the existing rear conservatory and rear extension.
“Angles. Find the angles. Observe how they interact with the property. Find a way to connect the existing house with the rear garden.
In design terms this was the main challenge. You do not often get garden fence lines that move away from the main house and when you design an extension you need to make a decision on how the new extension will relate to these boundaries.
If you get it wrong you will create a “prison wall effect” – the side boundaries will make the internal spaces feel “compressed”, the views outside restricted, there will be no spill-out effect, you will create inward -looking internal spaces.
You also do not want to overcomplicate the design with angled lines that are unnecessary and by creating awkward and impractical spaces.
During the design development stage we decided to create a two-volume solution, a long glazed volume that sat right next to a long green-roof volume that remains out of step with the glazed volume. You can see this best if you look at the roof plan.
There is a simplicity of form and the two-volume solution helps to organise the kitchen, seating and dining functions across the ground floor.
A landscaped corner was created between the extension and the side boundary to create a layered effect between inside and outside, and to bring the garden spaces closer to the kitchen and dining areas.
Oversized brick piers allowed the creation of bench seating areas right next to the landscaped corner.
At the end we found the angels and we worked around them. We did by finding ways to utilise the dead corners they created to bring light, views and landscaping to the internal spaces.”
Area and context.
The subject property is located on the east side of St Anns Hill and it is a 2-storey, mid-terrace single family dwelling with a rear garden. The site is not locally listed, neither is located within any Conservation Area.
Design matters.
“Currently there is a side conservatory structure and a rear extension volume that we are looking to replace. The proposed extension aligns with the rear of the No168 conservatory along the boundary and it aligns the rear of the No172 extension along the other boundary.
The proposed extension reads as two separate volumes to allow better access to light and views to the garden and in response to the geometry and character of the host property and the properties along the terrace.
The boundary lines of the site tilt substantially to a direction and we have taken advantage of this to create physical separation from the properties eitherside with the use of landscaped and store areas. As part of the proposals we have included a green roof to the part of the extension near the boundary with No172.
We believe that the materials proposed are sympathetic to the character of the area in terms of form, colours and textures, the proposed extension and alterations will not affect the amenity of any neighbouring dwellings and they will not be visible from any public viewpoints.
We do not propose to alter the access around the front of the building or the access to the property in general; for anything further please see the attached drawings and forms that accompany this application.”
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Name and origin
Wandsworth takes its name from the River Wandle, which remains one of the delights of the borough. The Wandle got its name from an Anglo Saxon called Waendel, who owned land round here. [Londonist.com]
Wandsworth planning department
You will probably need planning permission if you want to build something new, make a major change to your home – e.g. building an extension, or change the use of your property. There are different rules depending on what you want to do and the relevant planning policy that applies to your property. At GOAStudio we have a proud record of dealing with the local authority planners and building control inspectors and we are on hand to assist with your application and successfully handle every stage of your project.
Planning matters.
““There is no objection to the proposed single storey rear/side extension in terms of design and scale. The extension would be of a modest style and design-led, it would appear subservient and it would respect the proportions of the host dwelling and site. Development would be located to the rear of the property and at ground floor level (it would not be readily visible in public views), therefore, the proposal should preserve the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene.
Impact at no. 168 St Anns Hill
There is an existing single storey rear/side extension with a glazed roof at no. 168 St Anns Hill, siting at the shared boundary with the host site and the proposed structure would approximately match depth of this neighbouring extension. Considering, there is an existing extension at no. 168, the proposed eaves at the shared boundary would sit only approx. 0.25m higher than eaves of the extension at no. 168, and section of the proposed extension towards the rear would sit away from the shared boundary treatment, the proposal should have no adverse impact on occupier of property at no. 168 St Anns Hill in terms of loss of daylight/sunlight, overbearing, sense of enclosure, visual intrusion, loss of privacy and loss of outlook.
Impact at no. 172 St Anns Hill
There is an existing single storey rear extension at no. 172 St Anns Hill, siting at the shared boundary with the host site. The proposed development would match height and depth of the extension at no. 172, the proposal should not lead to residential amenity implications in terms of loss of daylight/sunlight, overbearing, sense of enclosure, visual intrusion and loss of privacy.
The proposal, by reason of its style, scale, location and siting, should be an acceptable form of development in terms of design and scale, which should preserve the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area. The scheme should have no adverse impact on the adjacent and surrounding residential occupiers in terms of overbearing, loss of daylight/sunlight, sense of enclosure, visual intrusion and loss of privacy/overlooking. The proposal would be therefore in accordance with locally adopted policies LP1, LP2 and LP5 of the Local Plan (2023) and the SPD ‘Housing’ 2016.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to conditions.”
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