What is the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and when does it apply?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Uncategorized

What is the Party Wall etc Act? The Party Wall etc Act 1996 governs certain types of work that a building owner (the person undertaking the construction works), undertakes to their property. The Act ensures that prior to commencing those proposed works, the building owner serves a Party Wall Notice upon the adjoining owner (the neighbour adjoining the construction works). The Party Wall Notice gives the adjoining owner the opportunity and legal right to appoint a Party Wall Surveyor to review the proposed works from ...

Single storey rear extension project in Sutton

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension Ideas in Case-Studies, Single Storey Extension

Date: 2016 Borough: Sutton Project Type: Single Storey Rear Extension Brief This family wished to create a new play space for their two very young children via a single storey rear extension of 4.5m to his four-bedroom house. These children were lucky because their new playroom was flooded with light with our design which had bi-fold doors to the rear, French doors on one side and three skylights in the roof. As well as letting in more light, this added another entrance, also enabling pla ...

What is a Change of Use

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Change Of Use

Change of use from A1 retail to D2 studio gym (2,400 square feet.) If you wish to apply for a change of use of a premises, you may need planning permission from your LPA. However, permission will not be needed if your existing and intended use fall within the same class or range of classes, see class list in the table below. Also certain changes of use are permitted without applying for permission, as also shown in brief in the second table below. Use Classes Uses for buildings are classed in the or ...

London Architects – Extension Architecture – exhibiting again…

Posted on September 08, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

See us this month at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show. London 22-24 September 2017 – 10am – 5pm Come and visit our stand at the Homebuilding and Renovation Show and take advantage of our special promotion. This is a must-see show in the central London, where you can meet professionals in the industry, have a look at the products for yourself and get your project moving. The show offers professional advice and general examples such as: new builds renovations conversions extensions ...

Installing a Downstairs Toilet or Cloakroom in London

Posted on September 05, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Building Regulations Ideas

We often get asked by future clients what the most popular home extensions in London are. As architects in London, we feel qualified to say, in our experience, installing a downstairs toilet or cloakroom is something many homeowners consider doing (as well as the usual wanting a bigger kitchen and living area.)

Stairways to Heaven

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

The humble staircase, such an everyday thing that you probably don’t think about them very often. As architects, stairs are something we think about a lot! We specialise in double storey extensions and loft conversions, so stairs are an important aspect on most of the projects we work on. How else would our clients access the upper floors of their lovely new extensions! Used in just about every building type, a stairway can be discreet and unobtrusive or used to make a statement, making them a stylish design feature. Cl ...

Adding a Garden Room to your Home

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

Adding a garden room to your home can be an excellent way of creating some much-needed extra space for you and your family, as well as allowing you to use your garden no matter what the weather (a must in rainy old London!). A garden room can be used in many different ways, and they are an excellent and very cost-effective way of adding extra value to your home in a quirky and unique way. If you don't fancy the disruption of having a more traditional double or single storey extension built onto your home, then a garden r ...