With the current financial climate making moving less appealing, many homeowners are opting to extend their existing properties. Ideal Home magazine recently featured Clear Architects in their expert guide to double-storey extensions, highlighting the importance of thoughtful design. More than just adding rooms, extensions offer the chance to improve layout and functionality, especially crucial for multi-generational living. Clear Architects’ Melanie Clear emphasizes the pivotal role of staircase placement in two-storey extensions, noting that strategic repositioning can optimize bedroom and bathroom space. “The flow of circulation is key,” she advises, “and if you don’t consider that, you may not gain as much new space as you hoped.”
While Permitted Development rights may apply in some cases, full planning consent is often required, particularly for Listed buildings or those in Conservation Areas. Thinking of extending? Contact Clear Architects to discuss your dream space.
https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/extensions/two-storey-extensions-guide
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