Proposed 4 Bedroom House
Design Proposal
The scheme was designed as a three-storey dwelling, carefully arranged to address both planning constraints and site limitations.
Ground Floor
The ground floor incorporated a garage, which was a key planning requirement to satisfy parking provision and enable the proposal to progress through the planning process. The level also included a living room, separate kitchen, and downstairs WC, providing practical day-to-day living accommodation.First Floor
The middle floor was arranged to accommodate three bedrooms and a family bathroom, ensuring efficient use of floor area while maintaining acceptable room sizes.Second Floor (Dormer Level)
The top floor was designed as a dormer-style storey, specifically to support planning acceptance. This level housed a master suite, including an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, adding value while remaining sympathetic to surrounding roof forms.
Outcome
The project delivered a clear and viable planning-led feasibility scheme, enabling the client to fully understand development potential and planning risk prior to further investment.
The developer has since chosen not to proceed with the proposal.
Service Provided: Planning & feasibility design
Project Value: Approx. £200,000
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Date: November 2024
Affordable Architectural were instructed by a private family client to develop a feasibility and planning proposal for a constrained infill site in Redhill, Surrey, with the objective of maximising development potential while remaining compliant with planning requirements.
Key Constraints & Planning Considerations
The site presented several notable challenges:
The plot was an infill site surrounded by existing residential properties, with a cottage immediately adjacent, requiring careful consideration of overlooking, privacy, and neighbour amenity.
Parking and access were major constraints. The site could only be accessed via a narrow shared track, running between the rear of existing terraced properties on the main road, resulting in very limited on-site and nearby parking availability.
These constraints were carefully assessed and addressed within the feasibility and planning strategy, balancing planning policy, site logistics, and neighbour impact.
