Kingston upon Thames sits in an interesting middle ground: it has substantial conservation area coverage across its town centres, but much of the Victorian residential stock in Surbiton sits outside these zones. For properties outside conservation areas, Kingston's approach to householder applications is generally permissive.
The extension extended 4m to the rear with a flat roof, full-width glazed bifold doors to the garden, and a roof lantern. Kingston's residential design guide encourages the use of high-quality glazing on rear extensions as it minimises bulk while maximising light — a design approach the council's officers actively support.
Kingston's planning team raised one pre-decision query about the rooflights above the glazed bifolds — specifically whether they would cause glare visible from the neighbouring property. We provided a note confirming the glazing had a low-reflectance specification, which resolved the query immediately.
Determined in 9 weeks. The client has since instructed us for a planning application for a loft conversion — a second instruction that came directly from their satisfaction with the extension application process.
If you have a similar project in Kingston upon Thames (KT6), Planning Drawings in Kingston upon Thames starts from £840. Get a free quote in 60 seconds — we respond within 2 hours.