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Building extension in conservation area

3 years ago

Hi everyone

We have got planning permission to do a wrap around extension single storey extension, on our semi detached house in a conservation area. But we are thinking of applying to have a first floor on the side of our house, set back from the front to avoid any change to the "street scene" or to cause a "terracing effect". We like the look of a black brick on the exterior particularly at the rear, but think if we do the first floor having the all the side extension in black brick will look quite stark, particularly the flank wall. From the first attached photo you can see the first floor exterior has been coated a white 1960s material..not sure what it is called. The second photo shows the brickwork we like. Trying to think of ideas on how to maybe combine a the black/grey brick look on the ground floor extension and maybe a white render on the side? But cant see how this would work visually....also conscious of the cost of completing the whole exterior in this black brick (or any brick) with the respective pointing would take a significant chunk out of our budget......

Or has anyone got any better ideas or examples they could suggest? It would be gratefully received!

Hope this makes sense!?

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Kay Moden
3 years ago
Hi Daniel,

I'd say it really depends on the design/overall shape of the new extension. Do you have an architect/designer on board? It might take a bit of sketching and experimenting, until you get to a certain principle.

I would look at GF and first floor as two different blocks, which can be finished in two different materials. Keep the black brick for ground floor, and timber clad (can be timber slats, tongue and groove clad, stone clad, f.ex.). It does't have to be white as the house, the planners will accept something modern but cleverly designed, even in a conservation area.

Some photos for inspiration below - not necessarily showing black brick but just good looking combos:

If you feel like hiring a professional, we could provide with a concept design and visuals/sketches, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Nevertheless hope the above helps. Also the white finish looks like painted brick, which you could probably remove with a pressure jet, and expose the brick in it's original look.

Andrei
Daniel C thanked Kay Moden
Daniel C
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I don’t think the finish is just paint, there is something else in with it, the name escapes me though....

We do have someone who is drawing up plans, but they are not that creative and we don’t have a budget to pay for the full architectural service that some people go for....

here’s a photo of the flank wall that I’m a bit concerned about wi th th in terms of final look
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Daniel C
Original Author
3 years ago
anyone used photoshop or anything similar to knock up an image?

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