Contemporary backland development of x3 terraced residential units in Kingston, South London looking to bring valuable additional homes for a growing London Borough.
Project type
New Build
Works Requested
Feasibility
Conceptual Design
Planning Permission
Number of Units
3 Terraced Dwellings
The Brief
The proposed development site was the large rear garden of a semi-detached property in Kingston, South London, offering a prime combination of access, space and distance between neighbouring properties – near-perfect circumstances for a potential backland development.
Through an initial feasibility study, we explored several options of development, from a single residential dwelling, to two detached dwellings, and eventually narrowed the scheme ‘up’ to feature 3 terraced dwellings, all with private car parking and amenity spaces to the rear.
Through an initial feasibility study, we explored several options of development, from a single residential dwelling, to two detached dwellings, and eventually narrowed the scheme ‘up’ to feature 3 terraced dwellings, all with private car parking and amenity spaces to the rear.
Our Solution
Our initial explorations and client design input led us down the route of a tudor-inspired aesthetic, looking to remain in-keeping with properties in the area and the wider heritage of the borough.
However, throughout the pre-application advice service, it became apparent that a tudor-inspired design was not completely necessary to obtain planning consent, and with more contemporary approaches often leading to a much higher return on investment, the design took a leap forwards into the 21st century.
Using red brick and white render to remain subservient to its context, we proposed a contemporary alternative whilst retaining all of the supported features from the original scheme, including private amenity, car parking & the overall mass and scale of the development.
However, throughout the pre-application advice service, it became apparent that a tudor-inspired design was not completely necessary to obtain planning consent, and with more contemporary approaches often leading to a much higher return on investment, the design took a leap forwards into the 21st century.
Using red brick and white render to remain subservient to its context, we proposed a contemporary alternative whilst retaining all of the supported features from the original scheme, including private amenity, car parking & the overall mass and scale of the development.
Summary of Works
Following support from the LPA at pre-application stage, the scheme is nearly ready for the final planning application. We can’t wait to share the end result with you – Watch this Space!
Thank you.
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