Modern Two-Storey Rear Extension in Kirkby Muxloe, Leicestershire
A two-storey rear extension designed to create open-plan living space and a larger en-suite bedroom, with a contemporary finish carefully developed around neighbour impact and fire-boundary constraints.
AVD was appointed to design a two-storey rear extension to a home on Barwell Road in Kirkby Muxloe. The client wanted to create a more open-plan living space at ground-floor level, together with a larger first-floor bedroom and en-suite.
AVD carried out the measured survey and feasibility design before preparing and managing the Planning and Building Regulations applications through to determination.
The Challenge
The main constraints were the potential impact of the extension on neighbouring properties and the fire boundary. The design therefore needed to increase the usable space while carefully considering neighbouring light and outlook, as well as the technical requirements affecting the proposed external materials.
Our Approach
AVD developed the rear extension with the neighbours’ right to light considered as part of the design process. To give the new work a more contemporary identity, vertical timber cladding was introduced to distinguish the extension from the existing house.
Fire-retardant cladding was specified where required by the fire-boundary constraints. A glazed Juliette balcony was also incorporated at first-floor level, adding a distinctive feature to the new bedroom accommodation.
The Outcome
Planning Permission was approved, followed by Building Regulations approval. The approved design provided the additional ground- and first-floor accommodation the client wanted while responding to neighbour impact and fire-boundary requirements.
What We Did
Our work included:
Measured Survey
Feasibility Design
Planning drawings and application management through to determination
Building Regulations plans and application management through to determination
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What Clients Say
Genuine feedback from clients Architectural Vistadesigns has supported with design, planning, drawings and practical advice.
Mark was a massive help throughout the process, he delt with every aspect swiftly along with giving us the peace of mind that everything was being done efficiently and correctly. I couldn’t fault him from start to finish and always kept us up to date with the process. Highly recommend!
Mark was fantastic throughout the process and we would highly recommend him! He is very knowledgeable and his communication levels are fantastic, kept us updated all the way through a successful planning application!
Mark offers a complete service for the process of design to planning approval and beyond. He is a decent bloke , a good competent designer and very practical. His rates are reasonable and his work to a high standard. He has completed a house design with all the approvals for us and we are pleased with the outcome. Use him he is good which is rare these days !! Good luck Mark
