Haringey Architects

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muswell hill architect designed house extension with open plan kitchen and dining room

If you are seeking Haringey architects for your house refurbishment or extension project, we’d be delighted to assist. Architecture for London is an RIBA Chartered Practice, and we have completed a number of residential projects across the borough of Haringey, creating thoughtful, modern extensions and alterations.

Our work ranges from house extensions to sustainable refurbishments and new build homes. For more information, please download our recent PDF planning approvals in Haringey.

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Here are some of our architectural projects in Haringey:

Muswell Hill: this low-energy retrofit involved a comprehensive residential extension and refurbishment. Located in the Muswell Hill area, the design aimed to maximise natural light and improve the connection between the indoor living spaces and the rear garden, providing a contemporary living environment for family life.

Haringey architect bathroom

Eastern Road, East Finchley N2: a locally listed house

East Finchley N2: A rear extension to a locally listed house in a conservation area on Eastern Road. This project included the demolition of a side garage and the erection of a new single-storey side extension, together with an insulated render finish to the side and rear elevations. Internal remodelling created a more open plan space, and solar PV panels were added to the roof.

Bishops Road N6: This residential refurbishment included the replacement of glazing to the rear of the property; addition of solar shading panels and replacement of a lantern roof light with a flat roof, including terrace and roof light.

We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke architectural solutions across Haringey, including in Crouch End, Highgate, Hornsey, and Wood Green, ensuring each design is tailored to its unique location and brief.

low energy house: an architect designed Edwardian retrofit with passivhaus principles showing stained glass door

Low Energy House in Muswell Hill

Haringey Architects: planning permission

Haringey, an architecturally diverse London borough, showcases a rich tapestry of styles that reflect its long and varied history. The architectural landscape spans from the characteristic 19th-century period homes in areas such as Muswell Hill Heights and Crouch End, which often feature Victorian and Edwardian detailing, to the distinctive Arts and Crafts workers’ cottages prevalent near the iconic Alexandra Palace. 

In contrast, the areas of Tottenham and Wood Green are marked by the presence of significant post-war housing estates and more recent urban regeneration projects.

Haringey architect house extension

Eastern Road, East Finchley N2: kitchen extension

For most residential projects within the borough, including extensions, new builds, and substantial alterations to existing properties, securing planning permission from the local authority is a requirement. 

Contact us now on 020 3637 4236 for a free 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss your project.

The planning process involves careful consideration of several key factors, including the project’s overall architectural and environmental impact, its effect on the character of the surrounding area, and adherence to local design guidance in terms of height and massing. However, a specific category of minor modifications is covered by “Permitted Development” (PD) rights. These rights allow homeowners – excluding those who own flats or maisonettes – to undertake certain works, such as the construction of modest loft extensions, without the need for a formal planning application to the council.

architect designed low energy house with a sustainable refurbishment and exposed timber ceiling beamsHaringey architects: Low Energy House in Muswell Hill

Alterations requiring a planning application

Some alterations that usually require a planning application are as follows:

  • Single-storey extensions: Any single-storey extension that projects more than 3 metres from the original rear wall of the house.
  • Double-storey rear extensions: All extensions that add a second floor or more to the rear of the property.
  • Side extensions: Any extension built to the side elevation of the dwelling.
  • Exterior cladding: The application of any new material to the external walls of a dwelling.

Highgate architect house extension with red brick and concrete with large windows

Rear extension to a house in Talbot Road, Highgate N6 

Building in Haringey conservation areas

To manage and preserve its rich character, Haringey has designated 29 conservation areas. These areas are defined as having special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. Within these conservation areas, there is an additional layer of planning control. This enhanced scrutiny ensures that new developments or alterations respect the area’s established historic context, scale, and architectural detailing.

Dartmouth Park house extension, showing sliding door and dining room

A large rear extension to a house near Highgate, on Dartmouth Park Hill.

Haringey architects: heritage and listed buildings

A core priority for the local authority is the preservation of its extensive architectural heritage. The borough has over 350 listed buildings, numerous conservation areas, and significant historic industrial sites, all of which contribute to its unique character.  Examples of these key areas include the historic centre of Highgate and the Tottenham High Road Historic Corridor.

Haringey maintains a detailed list of heritage buildings, which is broader than just statutory ‘listed buildings’. The term ‘heritage’ here refers to architecture and sites that collectively reflect the borough’s history, and can include:

  • Statutory Listed Buildings
  • Conservation Areas
  • Historic Streetscapes (such as tree-lined avenues and original paving)
  • Cultural Landscapes (including certain open spaces and green infrastructure)

Modifications, internal or external, to a listed building require consent. Listed Building Consent, separate from standard planning permission, is essential for all works—from structural changes to window replacement or altering interior layouts—to protect the building’s special architectural or historic interest.

Kitchen design in a Georgian house by Architecture for London

Haringey architects: a kitchen in smoked oak, in a listed house in Highgate, N6.

Architectural character in Haringey

The London Borough of Haringey is a dynamic area with a rich and diverse history. Its rapid transformation was driven by the introduction of railway lines, which facilitated growth and integrated rural villages into London’s expanding metropolis.

Haringey offers residents a unique blend of historical charm and modern urban living, enhanced by over 600 acres of vital green space for health and recreation. Notable landmarks include Alexandra Palace, a Grade II listed Victorian manor which opened in 1873, featuring an exhibition hall and surrounded by beloved parkland. Further contributing to the high quality of life are landscapes like Finsbury Park and Highgate.

The borough council places high importance on landscaping, not only for resident health and well-being but also for maintaining attractiveness and character across Haringey. The council is committed to ensuring that all new and redeveloped buildings positively impact their environment. Key focus areas include reducing energy demand and carbon emissions, with an emphasis on Passivhaus principles, natural light, ventilation, and the use of materials with low embodied energy.


Highgate basement extension in brick by Architecture for London in Highgate

Haringey architects: rear extension to a house in Talbot Road, N6

 

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