Enhancing SPACE & FLOW
The ideal is to have a home that works for all its inhabitants, with space, light, storage and other essentials in the right quantity and configuration so every need is catered for.
If a property has some but not all of the desired necessities, for instance if family life changes or more space is needed to enable taking up a new hobby or working from home, it is not necessarily time to move on. It can be adapted or reimagined with the help of an architect or a specialist designer to overcome practical and aesthetic difficulties.
These professionals can help to ensure all the necessary regulations and permissions are in place depending on the property, its location and the extent of the work. Whilst some requirements have been relaxed recently and Permitted Development Rights allow for certain projects to go ahead without planning permission, it is essential to check with the local planning authority before starting any structural work. Architects do usually apply for the appropriate permissions, but it is always worthwhile confirming this
