Double Storey Rear Extension & Bespoke Garden Gym | Barnet

Project Overview

* Location: Barnet, London

* Services Provided: Architectural Design, Concept Layouts, Planning Permission Drawings

* Key Features: Two-Storey Rear Extension & Detached Garden Outbuilding

This residential design project in Barnet demonstrates how tailored architectural planning can transform a standard property into a spacious, modern family home. By combining a two-storey rear extension with a multipurpose garden outbuilding, the project maximises floor space, refines the interior layout, and significantly elevates the functional value of the garden.

Architectural & Planning Details

1. Ground Floor Extension & Open-Plan Living

* The ground floor redesign extends the rear footprint to create an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and family living area. Key features include:

* Natural Light Optimisation: Glazed rear doors and rooflights seamlessly connect the interior with the garden terrace while flooding the living space with daylight.

* Functional Layout: Features a dedicated ground floor WC/utility space, clear structural zoning, and direct circulation routes from the main hallway.

2. First Floor Extension & Reconfigured Layout

* The double-storey addition extends upwards to expand the first-floor accommodation, delivering:

* Additional Bedroom Space: Enhanced master/double bedroom suite overlooking the rear garden.

* Upgraded Family Bathroom: A rethought sanitary layout designed to meet modern standards.

* Pitch & Profile Design: Rooflines and exterior finishes designed to blend with the original building profile and satisfy London Borough of Barnet planning policies regarding overshadowing and rights to light.

3. Garden Outbuilding

* Positioned at the end of the garden plot, the garden outbuilding provides flexible ancillary accommodation. Key elements incorporate:

* Multipurpose Spatial Design: Suitable for a dedicated home office, gym, studio, or garden room.

* Integrated Facilities: Incorporates an en-suite/shower room and storage area.

* Permitted Development / Planning Alignment: Designed within site boundary regulations, maintaining appropriate heights relative to side and rear boundaries.