Kensington + Chelsea Architect - RIBA Chartered Practice
Atelierdb have over 15 years of experience helping homeowners maximise the design and value potential of their property in Kensington + Chelsea. We are highly skilled with basement designs, ground floor extensions, first floor extensions, loft conversions and everything in between.
At Atelierdb, good Architecture is not a cookie cutter profession, one size does not fit all. Each project has unique charateristics not only from its locality but importantly from a client’s individual needs.
Once appointed we are usually on-board for a significant period of time, sometimes up to 3 years depending on the complexity and scale of the project from a Planning and Construction point of view.
We are a small office allowing us to remain attentive and inform clients through all the critical stages of a project.
Kensington + Chelsea Planning Policy
All Planning Policy can be viewed online on the Kensington + Chelsea website.
Planning Policy | Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (rbkc.gov.uk)
For Kensington + Chelsea residents the Local Plan is an insightful read and helps show the Borough’s intent and ambitions over the coming years.
When considering changes or modifications to a property Architects refer to the Local Plan and Supplementary Planning Documents to understand Design opportunities and restrictions. It is important to note that these documents are in some cases guidance based on typical arrangements and known data. There is scope and opportunity to Architecturally challenge the guidance when taking into consideration local context, precedent and form.
Hierarchically, Southwark Policy flows from the National Planning Policy guidance.
National Planning Policy Framework – Guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The London Plan is also an important reference document which serves to promote design standards and goals.
Draft London Plan – Consultation and Minor Suggested Changes | London City Hall
Kensington + Chelsea Planning Applications
We have an excellent success rate when submitting Planning Applications in Kensington + Chelsea for our clients but equally look to push design boundaries when asked to do so. Even a refusal can be a positive outcome and used as Preplanning advice on which to submit a new application. Preplanning routes can be a positive approach however a planning department will conclude by advising a formal application is required to fully appraise the designs proposed.
Kensington + Chelsea Permitted Development
Despite Permitted Development having a well defined set of definitions, it can be interpreted differently by some Planning departments. There are occasions where new opportunities will arise using Permitted Development and sometimes submitted design information can be quite abstract to achieve a better end result. When reviewing each project we actively engage to inform our clients on the best collective design route.
Send us your enquiry
If you have an interesting project you want to discuss then get in touch below
info@atelierdb.com | +44 (0) 203 142 7672
