This was a particular challenging project (although it seems quite straightforward from this picture) as we had to demonstrate the existing double storey rear extension was build pre 1948. The Planning Officer thought that based on the type of the brickwork bond (showing a cavity wall construction), the existing rear extension must have been built in the last 50 years or so, therefore the Kitchen rear extension should have been sought as a Householder Planning Application, not a Permitted Development Application. We had to use old maps, some of which were showing contradictory information, and in the end the approval came through, only a couple of weeks before the start on site day. 

This is a barn conversion in Norfolk, and a Listed Building. Again, a challenging project as we had to adapt the original planning drawings (dealt with by another firm of architects) so that it can be constructed. In addition, we added some rooflights as an amendment to the original Planning Consent, to the delight of our clients.

This is an older project in the Green Belt. We received a formal complaint from the council (via a visit from an Enforcement Officer who said the complaint came from a neighbour). The alleged breach of the Planning Approval was to do with the height of the roof which was thought to be higher than the height of the original roof (we were granted Planning Approval for a replacement building to match existing). Of course, this was not the case (see part of existing photo included) and all we had to do is add information such as existing ground levels, taken from the survey drawings, on to the planning drawings, and so the project continued, after a few good months of being put on hold. Note that in order to achieve a better roof incline (this house is located on top of a hill)  we considerably dropped the level of the new eaves and also we dropped the finished floor level by about 0.5m in addition to lowering the level of the driveway to suit so that there is a feeling of more height both internally and externally.

A double storey rear extension, loft conversion and extensive internal modifications to this large 1950's property in Surrey. The challenge was to bring as much light as possible into the property, particularly as the client suffered from visual impairment. We managed to achieve this by carefully positioning sun tunnels to borrow natural light needed into the middle of the house (ground floor). 

This was a new development (garden infill) in South West London. The house is very small and the challenge was to achieve as much space internally as possible. The client was extremely pleased with the end result.

This is a  work in progress project for a church extension, Surrey. The client wishes to accommodate a hydraulic lift to be able to have wheelchair access to the altar level (which is 600mm above ground level) . It remains to be seen if the LA will find this proposal acceptable, the site is in the Green Belt and the church is locally listed.