Home Extension & Loft Conversion for Modern Family Living | Merton

Project Overview

* Location: Merton, London

* Services Provided: Architectural Design, Planning Drawings, Detailed Layout, 3D Modelling

* Key Features: Single Storey Rear Extension, Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer and Internal re-layout

This architectural design project demonstrates the full-scale transformation of a residential property in Merton, South West London. By combining a single-storey ground floor rear extension with a rear dormer loft conversion, the design maximises internal living space, enhances natural light, and satisfies local authority planning guidelines.

Key Technical & Design Features

Ground Floor Rear Extension

* Open-Plan Living & Kitchen Layout: Extended ground floor footprint creating an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area.

* Glazing & Natural Light: Includes three fixed flat glass rooflights (1000mm x 1500mm, 900mm x 1200mm, and 750mm x 750mm supplied by Trade Access Panels) to flood the deep floor plan with light, alongside wide rear sliding or bi-fold doors opening into the garden.

* Utility & Functional Space: Reconfigured interior layout incorporating a dedicated study room, store room, and optimized internal circulation.

Rear Dormer Loft Conversion

* Master Bedroom Suite: Complete roof conversion featuring a spacious master bedroom, private en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, and integrated office space.

* Storage Optimization: Dedicated undereaves storage access maximizing dead roof space.

* Permitted Development Compliance: The rear dormer volume is calculated, falling strictly under the 40m^3 limit required for Permitted Development allowances on terraced/semi-detached properties.