Visualisation of the proposed rear extension at Northwood House, with warm brickwork and tall dark-framed glazed doors.
Visualisation of the proposed rear extension at Northwood House, with warm brickwork and tall dark-framed glazed doors.

Northwood House

Northwood House came to us with a history of several refused planning applications for extensions of a similar scale. Our proposal took a different approach, carefully balancing the ambitions for the house with the character and proportions of the original building. It was approved at the first application.

The scheme adds over 2,000 sq ft through a two-storey side and rear extension, a single-storey rear extension and a full refurbishment of the existing house.

From the street, the house retains a familiar presence, with pitched roofs, brickwork and proportions that sit comfortably within its surroundings. The new additions are deliberately considered as part of the original composition rather than as separate elements, using matching materials and carefully controlled detailing to create a coherent whole.

Despite the scale of the extension, the design remains respectful of the original home. Rather than imitating it, the proposal reinterprets its familiar architectural language through contemporary detailing and carefully considered proportions.

Scope
Two-Storey Extension, single storey rear extension, full house renovation

Stage
Planning Approved, 2026

Rear elevation visualisation of Northwood House, showing proposed brick extensions, a hipped roof and a stepped garden terrace.
Angled visualisation of the single-storey rear extension at Northwood House, showing tall glazing and broad steps down to the garden.
Angled visualisation of the single-storey rear extension at Northwood House, showing tall glazing and broad steps down to the garden.
Existing ground-floor plan of Northwood House, showing separate rooms arranged around the entrance hall and staircase.

existing ground floor

Proposed ground-floor plan of Northwood House, showing a kitchen island, dining area, living spaces and a garden terrace.

proposed ground floor

Existing first-floor plan of Northwood House, showing the room layout around the staircase and landing before renovation.

existing first floor

Proposed first-floor plan of Northwood House, showing bedrooms, bathrooms and built-in storage arranged around a central landing.

proposed first floor

Existing roof plan of Northwood House, showing the hipped roof layout before the proposed extensions.

existing roof

Proposed roof plan of Northwood House, showing an enlarged hipped roof layout and a rooflight above the extended house.

proposed roof