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London Architecture and Planning
London is well known for its variety of architectural styles. The
result of WW2 bombing, subsequent city planning policy, and economic
cycles has been a city with an eclectic mix. It is common to find
Georgian townhouses immediately next to a glass skyscraper, or an
early 20th century housing estate between Victorian terraces.
Many local authorities in London recognise the need for the preservation
of our historic city fabric, yet simultaneously realise the value
of good modern design. The planning system aims to reconcile this
desire for preservation with forward thinking architectural propositions,
preventing buildings without merit or a relation to their surroundings
from being realised.
From a submission of a planning application for property alterations,
a result is usually determined within six weeks, notifying the applicant
as to the success of the proposal.
Planning conditions often restrict exterior finishes of proposed
extensions. Materials may be limited to those that exist in the
surrounding streetscape, and formal considerations are imposed so
that any new building's imposition on its neighbours is minimised.
HOUSE / KITCHEN EXTENSIONS
BUILDING REGULATIONS
PLANNING
INTERIOR DESIGN
LOFT / BASEMENT CONVERSIONS
ARCHITECTS
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