SHELVERS SPUR

We worked through several options for the rear extension. Permitted Development or a full Planning application – each had trade-offs. Privacy was a key consideration throughout. The design needed to avoid overlooking the neighbouring property. At the same time, we wanted to keep as much of the garden and natural light as possible.

The single-storey angled extension gave us an unusual design that met all our clients’ requirements. The open-plan kitchen and living space is flooded with daylight. It flows seamlessly onto the patio, with continuous-level flooring running through frameless glazed sliding doors. A deep roof overhang adds a Mediterranean-inspired flourish. It also shades the kitchen from summer sun and shelters it from wet weather – so the doors can stay open across the seasons. The patio tree our clients were keen to keep was retained which their builder turned it into a patio feature. Inside, distinct zones create a hub where the whole family can cook, eat, relax or simply gather. A strategically positioned skylight brings extra daylight into the middle and rear of the plan, without the glare of direct sun.

At first-floor level, we extended the rear bedroom to provide additional space. We also designed a new front porch to complement the existing house and considered improvements to the off-street parking. These changes work alongside the distinctive rear extension to make better use of the property as a whole.