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Side-return extensions
Side return kitchen extensions enable a re-use
of space that is often wasted to the side of the kitchen, at the
rear of a terraced house. A major benefit of a side return extension
is the valuable extra width gained for the kitchen; however this
form of extension can also dramatically change the feel of the space
when it features a glazed roof running the length of the kitchen.
Such a glazed strip brings natural light deep into the heart of
the space.
It is also helpful to note that up to 40% more
natural light enters a room from a roof light than from an equivalent
sized window in a vertical wall: this illustrates the ability of
a side extension to dramatically improve a dark space.
For the ultimate effect, your side return extension
roof can be fully glazed and supported by either structural glass,
timber or steel beams. A more cost effective solution would be to
consider the use of velux rooflights at regular intervals as part
of a more traditional roof construction.

Fully glazed side return
extension in Chiswick
As side return extensions normally add a modest amount of additional
volume to the house they can be often be carried out within permitted
development. This means they often do not require full planning
consent, allowing a faster design and approval process, with a further
saving in fees payable to the local authority. Side return extensions
will however almost always require a party wall notice to be served
upon your neighbour due to work occurring on, or in close proximity
to the party wall. Our architects are able to guide you through
this complete process.
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