The Fairway Partnership acquired a moderately sized semi-detached house in Castelnau, Barnes, south-west London in April 2012. Their objective was to remodel the house, build a large extension and a new basement.

Key Challenges

The site offered the following constraints:

• Tight access due to surrounding houses
• Planning restrictions required a discreet design to minimise impact on neighbouring properties

Selection Criteria

The Fairway Partnership required an architects practice with demonstrable experience and knowledge of the following:

• Experience working in Castelnau
• The local planners in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames

The Solution

We provided a full planning application service, including technical design and construction information.

The Results

Through appointing Granit Architects the client was able to achieve planning permission for a development, which:

• Created a large single storey open plan extension
• Upgraded the amenity space with a contemporary basement area with access to garden
• Provided a signifiant return on their investment