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10th May 2024

The Use Classes Order places uses of land and buildings into various categories called ‘Use Classes’. The following list indicates types of use which may fall within each use class. Some changes of use of a building or land do require planning approval, but often a change of use of a building or land does not need planning permission where the proposed use is similar to the existing…

5th May 2024

Permitted development for house extensions Readmore

When extending your home, it is often assumed that you will need planning consent; however, in some instances, house extensions are allowed under national permitted development rights. This article discusses the benefits of designing a house extension that complies with permitted development (PD) legislation, as an alternative to seeking planning consent. Architecture for London is…

5th Oct 2023

What is a Construction Phase Plan? Readmore

A construction phase plan (CPP) is part of the process of mitigating risk and issues that may arise in construction projects. The CPP helps the contractor prepare for the correct health and safety procedures to be followed on site. Architecture for London is an RIBA Chartered Practice. View our projects page to see our recent work,…

28th May 2023

Westminster Architects: Expert Residential Design & Planning Readmore

Architecture for London has completed a number of bespoke private homes in Westminster. At Albion Street in Bayswater we are extending and renovating a Grade 2 listed Georgian house. A three floor rear addition in brick and oak provides a new guest bedroom, kitchen and first floor home office. The high specification fit…

3rd May 2023

Building a house extension on a neighbour’s boundary Readmore

House extensions in London are often built on, or very close to, a neighbour’s boundary. This article offers advice about how to negotiate the process. When building a house extension on a neighbour’s boundary, we’d always recommend speaking to your neighbour as early as possible. Ideally, this should happen once sketch plans have been produced,…

7th Mar 2023

Camden architects Readmore

Architecture for London has completed a number of bespoke homes in the Borough of Camden. Our architects create beautiful and crafted properties with a considered design approach. Client involvement at each…

6th Feb 2023

Single storey rear extensions Readmore

Single-storey rear extensions are a great way to add valuable space, but careful planning, designing and budgeting are essential to ensure a successful project. Homeowners can often add a single-storey extension to their home without applying for planning permission, under Permitted Development rights (PD). Architecture for London is an RIBA Chartered Practice. Discover our residential…

7th Jan 2023

Kensington architects Readmore

Architecture for London has completed a number of bespoke homes in Kensington and Chelsea. Our Kensington architects have expertise in the particular planning requirements of the borough, of which 70 per cent is protected…

3rd Jan 2023

Islington architects Readmore

Architecture for London has completed a number of projects in Islington. We have expertise in working with listed buildings and heritage projects, and our architects understand the particular planning and…

2nd Mar 2022

Mansard roof extensions Readmore

What is a mansard roof extension? Mansard roof extensions provide a larger floor area in comparison to a typical loft conversion, as the ceiling height is maximised around the whole perimeter of the space. They have a steeper angle to the outside edge (usually 70-80 degrees), and a lower slope on top, which is usually…