We first posted this project on our website when AV Architects had helped Clients acquire planning approval to extend a their listed building home in Pool in Wharfedale in Jan 2018 . Working with other consultants, our clients ambitions were thwarted at planning stage. AV Architects reviewed the merits of the planning case and recommended a different and more sympathetic design approach which met with planner support and approval was granted in December 2017.

Following planning approval, Building Regulation plan approval was acquired and we proceeded to assist in the appointment of a contractor thereafter. We envisaged the design of the extension would transform the dwelling into a modern family home whilst retaining the character of an history building and this has been achieved successfully. The design not only has merit in planning terms, it has integrity in terms of the heritage context, offers spatial design benefit and is an efficient and cost effective way to develop the property with minimum impact upon the existing building and layout. As anticipated, the layout provides balance to the dwelling by generating more space, including 3 upstairs bedrooms and more accessible guess accommodation at ground floor. On entry through the front door the design improves the sense of space with a more generous hallway.