Approved: Single Storey Side Extension
Design & Development Associates have obtained a Certificate of Lawful Development for a single storey side extension to a detached property in Weymouth. Our client was seeking to extend their kitchen and create a utility area, as well as adding an additional habitable room for an office with a shower room. Creating an additional room for an office is certainly in high demand at present, and this side extension is one solution to create that much needed space. By extending to the side, we were able to increase the width of the existing kitchen, and add a gallery style utility for the noisy white goods. Off this utility was access into a new office with a shower room, and the office benefitted from a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, and a window overlooking the drive. Providing there are no previous extensions to consider, side extensions often fall under Permitted Development as long as they are no more than half the width of the original house. There are also height tolerances depending on distances to boundaries to consider, so best consult your designer before instructing the builders! We recommend our clients obtain a Certificate of Lawful Development as we felt the proposal falls under Permitted Development. This Certificate is legally binding and provides peace of mind before construction starts. To achieve this certificate we firstly undertook a detailed measured survey of the property to produce existing floor plans and elevations. Our architectural designers then formally drafted the above design proposal and submitted the Lawful Development Certificate application as necessary. Design & Development Associates also assisted in the production of Building Regulation compliant plans. We liaised with Structural Engineers and Party Wall Surveyors to produce a set of detailed plans. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Single storey rear extension
Design & Development Associates have secured planning consent for a single storey rear extension to a character bungalow in Oakdale. Our client was seeking to extend their kitchen and create a new dining area. They wanted the space to be open plan with lots of light, ideally with a sky lantern within the roof as a contemporary feature. Reviewing the brief we suggest a flat roof extension allowing for a vaulted sky lantern to provide an abundance of natural light and this can be located centrally within the room as a feature. We then opted for french doors with demi-panels (which look similar to bi-folds) and a high level obscure window on the north side of the extension. The proposal required planning consent and we therefore undertook a detailed measured survey of the property to produce existing floor plans and elevations. Our architectural designers then undertook a design proposal which was submitted to the local authority as a Householder Planning Application. The application was swiftly approved with BCP council (Poole) under delegated powers. Design & Development Associates also assisted in the production of Building Regulation compliant plans. We liaised with structural engineers and independent building control authorities to produce a set of detailed plans, which will now be used by the builders when works commence early in 2020. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Two Storey & Single Storey Extensions in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured planning permission for a two storey side & rear extension and single storey front extension to a detached dwelling in Bournemouth. Our clients wanted to undertake a two storey side and rear extension to increase the footprint of the bedrooms & add an en-suite. At ground floor level our clients were seeking to add a utility, WC and a garage to provide them with much needed space. They also wanted a new porch to be designed utilising the existing bay window roof-line to provide continuity of design. As part of Bournemouth’s Design Guide they request side extensions to be set back by a minimum of 1m to allow extensions to be subsidiary from the main elevation. Given that this character property had a large feature window to the side, we opted to start the extension behind this window to retain this original feature and reduce the impact on the street scene. The proposal required a Householder Planning Application as the size of the proposal was outside the scope of permitted development. In order for us to produce the required plans we undertook a measured survey to produced existing floor plans and elevations to show the council the current arrangement. We then undertook a design proposal and submitted this to BCP Council as a planning application. As part of our planning package we manage all the applications, allowing us to engage fully with the planning officer from an early stage. It was clear early on within the application all parameters of the council’s design guide had been followed, so the application was approved. We have since worked with the clients to produce Building Regulation compliant plans and we have obtained full approval from Building Control for the extension. Work is expected to start in January 2020 for this development. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Two storey extension in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured planning permission for a two storey side extension and internal alterations to a detached dwelling in Bournemouth. Our clients wanted to undertake a two storey extension for a larger kitchen dining area with two bedrooms and a bathroom at first floor level. They also wanted a new porch to be designed and an integral garage as their existing garage would be lost as part of the extension. As part of Bournemouth’s Design Guide they request side extensions to be set back by around 1m to allow extensions to be subsidiary from the main elevation. As part of our design proposal we set the first floor back by 1m to allow for an attractive pitch over the garage, and help reduce the massing created by this extension. We also set the extension off the boundary by over 1m to allow for separation between dwellings and avoid a cramping effect. The proposal required a Householder Planning Application as the size of the proposal was outside the scope of permitted development. In order for us to produce the required plans we undertook a measured survey to produced existing floor plans and elevations to show the council the current arrangement. We then undertook a design proposal and submitted this to Bournemouth Borough Council as a planning application. As part of our planning package we manage all the applications, allowing us to engage fully with the planning officer from an early stage. As part of this the planning officer requested a street scene to help them reach a decision on the application and we subsequently submitted this information. Upon receipt of this, it was clear all parameters of the council’s design guide had been followed, so the application was approved. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Single Storey Rear Extension In Wimborne
Design & Development Associates have secured planning consent for a single storey rear extension and alterations to a new build dwelling in Wimborne. Our client has recently purchased the property, which was brand new and only recently finished by the developers, with the view to undertake a rear extension. They wanted to create an additional bedroom with en-suite and a larger living space to the rear which would benefit from views over the garden. The property has been designed and built with a high level of care and detail, so re-using the doors and windows was paramount to be sensible with costs and reduce unnecessary waste. The design put forward was for a flat roof extension with matching ceiling heights, and we opted for two large sky lanterns to help provide an even spread of light. Masonry columns were retained were possible to further reduce the impact on the existing structure. The proposal required planning consent and we therefore undertook a detailed measured survey of the property to produce existing floor plans and elevations. Our architectural designers then undertook a design proposal which was submitted to the local authority as a Householder Planning Application. Design & Development Associates fully manage all planning applications to ensure the best chance of success, and this approval is further testament to the hard work we put into each application. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Four Planning Approvals In One Day!
Design & Development Associates have secured a staggering 4 planning approvals in one day. This bumper amount of approvals is a testament to our Architectural Designers who work tirelessly at chasing local authorities for updates on behalf of our clients. The planning approvals were: 60 Manor Avenue: Front & Rear extension, raise in ridge and eaves height to form first floor habitable accommodation; 15 Spur Hill Avenue: Alterations and enlargement to rear dormer, alterations to roof of single storey rear extension and contemporary re-model; 38 Plumer Road: First Floor side extension and single storey front extension; 32 Guest Avenue: Single storey rear and side extension; Design & Development Associates now include full management of planning applications as standard. Unlike rival firms this allows us to be pro-active in our approach and allows the full weight of our planning expertise to be put behind each planning application. This comprehensive full management service includes: Submission to the local authority, Proactively chasing the case officer, Providing yourself any relevant updates during the process, Design amendments requested by the planning officer included (free of charge!), Issuing yourself the formal decision and outlining the process for Building Regulations consent. As evident above, this approach increases the chance of success and no doubt we have four very happy clients on the above. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne
Approved: Single Storey Rear Extension & Balcony in Poole
Design & Development Associates have secured planning consent for a single storey rear extension and new front balcony in Poole. Our client has recently purchased the property and wanted to re-locate the kitchen and undertake an extension. The remit for the extension was to create a light and bright space with view over the garden. In order to facilitate this, we optioned for a corner bi-fold system and a large glass sky lantern to provide an even spread of light. In addition to this we also designed a new balcony for the master bedroom and Juliet balconies were added to the first floor bedrooms as a feature. Due to the size of the extension and the introduction of a balcony, we advised our client to submit the proposal as a Householder Planning Application. In order for us to do this we undertook a measured survey of the existing property to show the council the current arrangement. Once completed we undertook a design proposal and the scheme was approved within 8 weeks of submission. Following this we also acted on behalf of the client for a detailed Building Regulations submission. Given the high levels of glazing we undertook a SAP calculations to allow us to increase thermal insulation elsewhere in the extension to ensure it can be used all year round. Works are now ongoing on site. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Loft Conversion in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured a Certificate of Lawful Development for a loft conversion in Bournemouth. Our client had previously engaged a rival firm to produce plans for two bedrooms and a bathroom within their loft void for additional living space. Unfortunately this scheme was refused due to bulk and massing issues, so the client approached us for fresh input on the alternative options available. Having undertake a site review it appears the family could benefit from Permitted Development and a proposal could be put forward that not only achieves the families wish list, but negates the need for planning. By utilising our knowledge of the requirements, we managed to design a new rear gable and two large side dormers to create as much space as physically possible within the 50m3 allowance. Careful thought had to be given to the design to ensure all criteria were met for the dormers and gables from a permitted development point of view, as well as providing the most efficient use of space for the family. Once our design was complete we submitted this for a legally binding Certificate of Lawful Development, so the family had piece of mind the works were as per legislation with no risk of enforcement action. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Loft Conversion in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured planning permission for a loft conversion to this character house in Bournemouth. Our client was seeking to convert their un-used loft void into a new master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. In order to maximise the head space at second floor level we added half gables to either side of the property and a new rear dormer, with the front of the property benefiting from velux windows. The property had previously been extended so the works were outside permitted development, meaning a planning application was required. We have shown below a copy of our planning application drawings to demonstrate what is required in order to produce a successful planning submission. We firstly started by undertaking a measured survey of the property and producing existing floor plans and elevations to show the council the current arrangement. Once complete our architectural designers then undertook a design proposal and submitted this to the council as a householder planning application. The scheme was approved within 8 weeks of submission. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne.
Approved: Two Storey and Single Storey Extensions in Bournemouth
Design & Development Associates have secured planning permission for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to a detached dwelling in Bournemouth. Our client had previous engaged a local architect to produced plans, although we were commissioned for a fresh approach to the scheme and improve the flow of the property as much space available as possible. The two storey extension over an existing garage allowed for two new bedrooms and a bathroom and at ground floor level the garage was sub-divided to create a new utility area. We also incorporated a new single storey rear extension to create a stunning kitchen living dining area, with bi-fold doors for amble light into this area. The proposal required a Householder Planning Application as the size of the proposal was outside the scope of permitted development. In order for us to produce the required plans we undertook a measured survey to produced existing floor plans and elevations to show the council the current arrangement. We then undertook a design proposal and submitted this to Bournemouth Borough Council as a planning application. The council take 8 weeks to determine an application and this was subsequently approved. If you are considering a home extension, loft conversion or looking for an architect or architectural design service in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or the surrounding areas, why not contact one of our architectural designers for a FREE no-obligation consultation. Call us now on 01202 233435 to see how we can assist you. Areas covered are throughout Dorset including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Corfe Mullen, and Wimborne. [soliloquy slug=”seafield”]