While period homes are blessed with heaps of character and beautiful original features, they are often cursed with cramped galley kitchens to the rear. This is especially the case for Victorian properties, which comprise a significant amount of the UK housing stock. Thankfully, even a modest extension can make a world of difference, opening up the space and creating a generous heart of the home.
The first step in designing a kitchen extension is to ensure you are clear on the rules around planning permission. A single-storey extension that stretches less than three metres beyond the rear wall of the original house – or four metres if it is a detached house – and.
