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Albert Road North in Reigate, Surrey

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Planning & Architecture

Preferred Partner Involvement

Spatial Dimensions (Topography)
Geared Consulting Partnership (Party Wall)

Project Outline

Planning & Architecture Services for a two storey rear and single storey side extension.

The project involved the transformation and extension of a family home through a two-storey rear- and a single-storey side extension.

The primary aim was to reconfigure the ground floor to create an open-plan living arrangement with a large kitchen, dining area, living space, and a playroom that can be screened off as required. A key part of the brief was to establish a highly functional kitchen that remains visually and spatially connected to the adjacent living spaces, including the side extension which was designed to incorporate a new secondary entrance from the street, leading through a utility and boot room to a WC that doubles as a dog wash.

The design process began with the development of a spatial diagram mapping out the client’s programme. This diagram served as a foundation for an initial massing study, which was iteratively carved and refined to address key site and planning constraints, including rights of light, 45-degree rear projection limits, and the overall visual scale in relation to neighbouring properties.

On the first floor, the brief called for a reprogramming of the layout to deliver a spacious and formal principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite. The new bedroom was carefully oriented to take in framed views of Reigate Hill, which was a high priority for the client.

Additionally, the existing basement was to be retained and refurbished, preserving its connection to the kitchen above. Previous light wells that were lost due to the side extension was replaced by a Solar Tube system that was diverted from the new flat roof area, through the utility cabinets and projected into the basement.

Throughout the process, a series of design options were presented to the client, each exploring different configurations while remaining faithful to the brief. Through an iterative and collaborative process, the scheme evolved over successive design stages, balancing functional requirements with contextual sensitivity and architectural clarity…just in time to welcome a new addition to the family.

The project was supported by Preferred Partners, Spatial Dimensions who delivered accurate Topographical & Building surveys. Geared Partnerships, helped our client navigate through the complicated Party Wall process.

Planning & Architecture Services for a two storey rear and single storey side extension.

The project involved the transformation and extension of a family home through a two-storey rear- and a single-storey side extension.

The primary aim was to reconfigure the ground floor to create an open-plan living arrangement with a large kitchen, dining area, living space, and a playroom that can be screened off as required. A key part of the brief was to establish a highly functional kitchen that remains visually and spatially connected to the adjacent living spaces, including the side extension which was designed to incorporate a new secondary entrance from the street, leading through a utility and boot room to a WC that doubles as a dog wash.

The design process began with the development of a spatial diagram mapping out the client’s programme. This diagram served as a foundation for an initial massing study, which was iteratively carved and refined to address key site and planning constraints, including rights of light, 45-degree rear projection limits, and the overall visual scale in relation to neighbouring properties.

On the first floor, the brief called for a reprogramming of the layout to deliver a spacious and formal principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite. The new bedroom was carefully oriented to take in framed views of Reigate Hill, which was a high priority for the client.

Additionally, the existing basement was to be retained and refurbished, preserving its connection to the kitchen above. Previous light wells that were lost due to the side extension was replaced by a Solar Tube system that was diverted from the new flat roof area, through the utility cabinets and projected into the basement.

Throughout the process, a series of design options were presented to the client, each exploring different configurations while remaining faithful to the brief. Through an iterative and collaborative process, the scheme evolved over successive design stages, balancing functional requirements with contextual sensitivity and architectural clarity…just in time to welcome a new addition to the family.

The project was supported by Preferred Partners, Spatial Dimensions who delivered accurate Topographical & Building surveys. Geared Partnerships, helped our client navigate through the complicated Party Wall process.

Reference:
J004189

OUTCOME

The result of this collective effort is a spatially resolved and well thought out response to the client’s brief.

COMMENTS

If you’re planning construction that might affect a shared boundary wall with your neighbour, a party wall notice might be necessary if there a disputed area or might lead to future issues. These are particularly important to resolve as it could lead to problems when putting the property on the market. Hiring the services of a surveyor that specialises in the Part Wall Act will help you identify what the best solutions are.

Local planning considerations can be as limiting as the physical but when the correct design process is followed, these can be used to mould an interesting response.

If you’re planning construction that might affect a shared boundary wall with your neighbour, a party wall notice might be necessary if there a disputed area or might lead to future issues. These are particularly important to resolve as it could lead to problems when putting the property on the market. Hiring the services of a surveyor that specialises in the Part Wall Act will help you identify what the best solutions are.

Local planning considerations can be as limiting as the physical but when the correct design process is followed, these can be used to mould an interesting response.