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19 Holmbrook Drive, London NW4 2LT

DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT

for the
single storey rear extension, two storey side and rear
extensions with loft conversion and roof alteration, and
internal remodelling
Ref: 19HD-DAS

STS Structural Engineering Ltd

Structural Engineering Project Management
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Job Ref: 8WH Design and Access Statement

19 Holmbrook Drive, London NW4 2LT

Client: Mr. David Tahan

Contents
1 Introduction
2 Site Information
3 Land Use
4 Scale of the Development
5 Design and Appearance
6 Impact Assessment - Privacy and Overlooking
7 Legislation and Planning History
8 Access and compliance with lifetime homes guidance

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1 Introduction
1.1 The existing property at 19 Holmbrook Drive, London NW4 2LT, is a semi-detached two storey
family house.
1.2 The proposed works include a single storey rear extension, two storey side and rear extensions
with loft conversion and roof alteration, and internal remodelling, without the change of use. The
proposal is to create additional living space by constructing the aforementioned extensions and
converting the loft, enhancing the overall quality of living spaces.

2 Site Information

Figure 1 - Location Plan (NTS)

2.1 The application site is located in the quiet residential street Holmbrook Drive and does not fall
within a conservation area.
2.2 On a more local scale, the total site area is approximately 468m.

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2.3 Please see attached below the photographs of the front and rear elevations of the existing
building.

Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

3 Land Use
3.1 The house is used as a single family dwelling. It includes an entrance hallway, reception room,
living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two WCs, bathroom, a garage and storage spaces.
3.2 The proposal is to create additional living space which includes an entrance/main hall, reception
room, formal dining room, open plan living/dining/kitchen area, a study, WC, two en-suites, two
bathrooms, larger bedrooms and multi purpose loft space. For complete information please see the
drawings.

4 Scale of the Development

4.1 The existing Gross Internal Floor Areas of the house are as follows:
-ground floor: ~96.0m2 (including garage and storage space)
- first floor: ~66.0m2
-Total Gross Internal Floor area of the existing scheme: ~162.0m
4.2 The Gross Internal Floor Areas of the proposed scheme are approximately as follows:
-ground floor: ~136.0m2
- first floor: ~110.0m2
- loft: ~41.0m2
-Total Gross Internal Floor area of the proposed scheme: ~287.0m

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5 Appearance
5.1 As the house is located within an established neighbourhood, the proposal was designed to
minimise the impact of the alterations and not have an appreciable effect on the appearance of the
area. Great care was taken to preserve the character of the property, and ensure that all new
features complement and enhance the appearance of the house.
5.2 The drawings below show the front elevation of the existing property and the proposed front
elevation. For more information please see the complete drawings.

Fig.1. Existing Front Elevation N.T.S.

Fig.2. Proposed Front Elevation N.T.S

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5.3 The walls of the proposed extensions are to be finished with white render matching the existing.
The roof materials are to match the existing. Careful consideration was made to ensure that the
design does not adversely affect the adjacent properties or the area in general. Please refer to
drawings for complete information.
5.4 New glazing is to conform to part N of the building regulations and BS6206:1981 in critical
locations.
5.5 All new construction must comply with building regulations, norms and standards.

6 Impact Assessment Privacy and Overlooking

6.1 The design intent was to create the extensions and internally remodel the house with respect to
the original architecture whilst providing a good quality accommodation following the clients needs
and preserving access to daylight and outlook from the extension and the original buildings. The goal
was to enhance the overall quality of living and space, both internally and externally.

7 Legislation and Planning History

7.1 Having inspected the planning history for the property 4 previous applications were found.
Please find details below:
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Ref. No: W09418C| Part use of premises as pre-school playgroup | Received: Mon 02 Aug
1993 | Validated: Mon 02 Aug 1993 | Status: Lawful

Ref. No: W09418B| Retention of Conservatory to rear | Received: Mon 16 Sep 1991 |
Validated: Mon 16 Sep 1991 | Status: Approved subject to conditions

Ref. No: W09418A| Single-storey rear extension and roof extensions incorporating rear
dormer window and gable-end at side. (SECTION 64 DETERMINATION)| Received: Fri 05 Apr
1991 | Validated: Fri 05 Apr 1991 | Status: Lawful

Ref. No: W09418B| Retention of Conservatory to rear | Received: Mon 16 Sep 1991 |
Validated: Mon 16 Sep 1991 | Status: Approved subject to conditions

Ref. No: W09418| Roof extension with windows at front, side and rear | Received: Mon 12
Mar 1990 | Validated: Mon 12 Mar 1990 | Status: Refused

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8 Access and compliance with lifetime homes guidance

8.1. No change has been made to the parking conditions.
8.2. To ensure that persons with limited reach have access to the electrical sockets and switch
outlets, the height of the new socket outlets should be no lower than 450mm from the floor and for
switches, TV points, telephone outlets, doorbells etc., no higher than 1200mm from the floor
(guidance note 15).
8.3. All new doors are to be of a sufficient width to comply with the guidance note 6.
8.4. A new, comfortable staircase connecting the ground floor, 1st floor and the loft is to be created.
8.5. All new construction must comply with building regulations, norms and standards.

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