Case study · Redbridge

Wrap-around extension in South Woodford

Approved at second round by Redbridge Council in 18 weeks. Fixed fee £1,750.

Project summary

Service
Wrap-around extension
Location
South Woodford, Redbridge
Property stock
Edwardian villas, 1930s semi-detached
Article 4 in borough
No
Process duration
18 weeks
Outcome
Approved at second round
The brief

What the client needed

A family in South Woodford approached us for wrap-around extension on a edwardian villas property. Constraints: respecting streetscape rhythm typical of Redbridge, maintaining rear garden depth, and meeting Redbridge Council's design expectations for the conservation context (14 conservation areas borough-wide).

Design response

How we designed it

Measured survey week 1. Three design iterations balancing internal layout against external massing visible from neighbours. Two scheme massings tested against Redbridge Council's adopted design guidance. Chosen scheme matched existing roof pitch, used matching brick, set the new opening back from the eaves.

Planning route

Submission and decision

Submitted to Redbridge Council via the Planning Portal. Permitted Development eligibility confirmed via parallel LDC. Officer comments minor, addressed in 5 days. Approved at second round.

Decision recorded Redbridge Council, statutory determination period.

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