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extremely important, and is really the best way to obtain planning consent without challenge.” The process required the team to


communicate and work closely with the council, to meet their aesthetic and size requirements. “The conversations we had allowed us to express what we were looking to achieve, but also ensured we didn’t need to compromise on the finishes and overall look of the design,” says Ruta. They were told that the rooftop pod needed to be a similar size and style to the one found next door. This way, the retreat wouldn’t cause privacy issues or affect the surrounding vernacular. Since the existing three-storey terraced property had a striking brick facade, the new addition also needed to seamlessly tie in with this classic look.


The planning stage definitely required some give-and-take. “We wanted to build the rooftop pod with straight lines, but we were told to create a sloped side in a mansard style, to match the rear extension on the ground floor,” Ruta says. “As long as you aim for a high quality and sensitive finish councils don’t usually object, so we weren’t really challenged on anything too much.”


Thanks to this open dialogue, the team obtained planning consent quickly. They provided reasoning for their design choices, highlighting how they would enhance the building. “This was something the council were open to working with us on,” David says. “We created a concise design that tied in beautifully with the surrounding area. Luckily, the authorities agreed to a number of details that would otherwise have compromised the overall finish of the build.”


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“We created a concise design that tied in beautifully with the house’s surroundings”


SMOOTH SAILING


After obtaining the go-ahead, work could get started. Although the approved plans incorporated a reconfiguration of the first and second floors, as well as a rooftop pod and terrace, minimal structural work was needed. The biggest job was reducing the size of the original windows and replacing the old- fashioned lantern in the existing kitchen with something more streamlined.


For the glazing, Ruta opted for steel-framed, Crittall-inspired designs from Fabco and Smart Aluminium Constructions. With barely-there edging and a contemporary finish, there is also something elegant and timeless about this type of glazing product. The refurbishment team collaborated with a


shared aim: to create a beautiful home with a premium finish. David and Martin selected contractors they knew, and had worked with before, which enabled the project to run smoothly. Remarkably, no great difficulties cropped up and any challenges that arose were tackled by the team as a whole.


This success is something Ruta puts down to two things. “Communication is key to making


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CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS ARCHITECTS


Vita Architecture www.vitaarchitecture.com


STEEL FRAME DOORS


Fabco www.fabcosanctuary.com


ZINC CLADDING The London Lead Company www.londonlead.co.uk


BOX SKYLIGHT


Smart Aluminium Constructions (SAC) smartaluminiumconstructions.co.uk


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