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Our clients wanted to add ground-floor and first-floor extensions to their mid-terraced house for more space and better quality living. Sounds simple enough. The ultimate challenge, however, was gaining planning permission in an area with strict design guidelines and strong opinions on the use of Crittall-style doors and windows.
One way to approach the situation would have been to hear the client's wishes and the council heritage officer's priorities and treat the two views as being in conflict with each other. A smarter approach - the one we took - was to work out how we could put together a design and a planning case that left everyone satisfied.
By demonstrating that Crittall-style windows and doors, while not Victorian, were timeless and would integrate well with the existing structure, we gained the planning department's approval.
The completed extensions created a spacious open-plan ground floor and an upstairs bathroom, enhancing the home's functionality and aesthetic appeal. The successful integration of all design elements made this project a standout favourite, showcasing how thoughtful planning can satisfy both clients and the council.
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