Looks fab. We did a similar thing with my mums house. She had good solid pine units and a rather grotty worktop and tiles. We painted the doors a soft Ivory, added pewter handles, as well as replacing the worktop. We removed the wall tiles and replaced with classic metro tiles. Painted the walls a very soft Aqua. Looks lovely now and a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen.

Before and After. Thank you to houzz for the inspiration.

I think Carolina has worked hard but a professional would lend a different perspective. I think Carolinas suggestions represent a huge step up but getting the window proportions just right is too important to leave to photoshop alone. Since having to apply for planning permission means you have time and don’t need to make a quick decision I would consult a local architect or designer who would also consider the local vernacular and the streetscape to come up with a concept that sits well

I think you are right to ditch the grass with such a small plot, unless you have young children. I think having a mixture of surfaces, say some paving, some pavers, some gravel, will create interest. Water features are lovely, you can go for a simple bowl with a pump up to a full pond. There are lots that come complete with a pump that plugs in. They come with very long leads so there is a choice of places you can locate them. Primrose have a vast selection www.primrose.co.uk. Lush planting will really make a garden. You can have all sorts of landscaping but if there isn’t enough planting it will never look right. Luckily it’s a nice sunny garden so you can grow so many plants. Place plants in the front of all the fencing such as lovely climbers like Star Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Roses and Clematis is a start. I rather like the garden below where the planting area is in the middle of the garden.