Case study · Richmond upon Thames

Rear dormer loft conversion in East Sheen

Approved at first submission by Richmond Council in 11 weeks. Fixed fee £1,225.

Project summary

Service
Rear dormer loft conversion
Location
East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames
Property stock
Edwardian villas, 1930s semi-detached
Article 4 in borough
No
Process duration
11 weeks
Outcome
Approved at first submission
The brief

What the client needed

A family in East Sheen approached us for rear dormer loft conversion on a edwardian villas property. Constraints: respecting streetscape rhythm typical of Richmond upon Thames, maintaining rear garden depth, and meeting Richmond Council's design expectations for the conservation context (72 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 Richmond 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 Richmond Council via the Planning Portal. Permitted Development eligibility confirmed via parallel LDC. Officer comments minor, addressed in 5 days. Approved at first submission.

Decision recorded Richmond Council, statutory determination period.

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