Using Full Planning Permission to Secure Double-Height Rear Extension in Leeds
When an experienced property developer approached us to design a rear extension for their home in Leeds, they had a clear vision: make better use of the ground floor, link the underused basement, and create a light-filled, spacious living area. They hoped to go beyond what standard permitted development would typically allow. The Brief The…
Read MoreHow We Transformed a Bungalow Quickly Using Permitted Developments
A Swift Transformation: Loft Conversion & Ground Floor Renovation for a Downsizing Client One of my favourite recent jobs involved helping a client who was downsizing and needed to get their new home ready as quickly and efficiently as possible. It was a real pleasure to be involved right from the very beginning, even before…
Read MoreFrom Dilapidated War Memorial Club to 9 Beautiful, Modern Family Homes
From Vision to Reality: HB Architectural Delivers on this Housing Development Project At the heart of a community, where echoes of the past meet modern aspirations, I recently embarked on a particularly ambitious project with HB Architectural Services. Our task was to repurpose a former war memorial club and its car park into a…
Read More10 Step Process To Extending Your Property.
10 Steps to Extending Your Property 1. Initial Meeting / Forming the ‘Brief’ Most Architects/Architectural Designers, including ourselves, offer a free of charge initial visit to discuss your requirements in order to provide a more accurate fixed quote for our services. This initial meeting at the property allows us to spot any potential issues with…
Read MoreHouse Extension and Internal Alterations in Roundhay – Case study
House Extension & Internal Alterations in Roundhay – Case Study Brief: Provide Architectural Services in Roundhay designing a New porch, ground floor extension changing a single garage to a double, new utility & shower room to the rear and Internal alterations including reconfiguration of the existing staircase. HB Architectural Services were delighted to complete this…
Read MoreWhat Is Allowed Under Permitted Development Rights?
What is allowed under permitted development rights? What are permitted development rights? You can carry out certain alterations to your house without the requirement of obtaining planning permission. These are called ‘ permitted development rights’. Please be aware that there are restrictions in certain area’s for permitted development rights, such as conservation area’s. Further details…
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