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Our clients wanted to build a new flat atop a corner building on a busy high street. The twist? The flat was located in a conservation area. So, our challenge was to design a tasteful addition that would fit within the heritage protections, all while enhancing the building's utility in a prime location.
We identified sufficient space on the roof for a two-bedroom flat, and proposed a design that wouldn't significantly exceed the height of an existing brick structure on the roof. Additionally, we chose a metal covering for the mansard to lend it a neutral, timeless quality, as well as a glazed balcony balustrade to avoid obtrusiveness. Our approach was to create a design that would fit with the conservation area's characteristics and complement the neighbouring listed buildings.
The council initially refused our proposal but because we were confident in the quality of our design, we decided to appeal the decision. What was the outcome? The planning inspector found the design to be 'sensitive' to its context and sympathetic to the building’s original features, which was exactly our goal. In the end, the mansard was granted planning consent, proving that with the right design and a strategic planning approach, building upwards in a conservation area can be done, and it can be done well.
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