Enhancing Friern Barnet: House Extension Design with Planning Success

Friern Barnet, London, UK

This residential project involved a rear and side extension to a family home in Friern Barnet, delivered in collaboration with a local builder. The site falls under Barnet's strict residential planning guidance, where extensions must meet tough criteria on height, depth, massing, and relationship to neighbouring homes.

The design carefully followed the local guidance on proportions and daylight impact, avoiding overdevelopment while still adding meaningful space. It was developed with buildability in mind, using standard materials and construction methods to keep the build cost-effective and straightforward.

Our approach prioritised planning success from the outset—something many clients underestimate. By understanding the rules and how officers interpret them, we were able to secure permission on the first application, avoiding delays and costly rework.