A detached house in Winnersh
4 Meadow View in Winnersh is a detached house in a quiet close. The owners wanted a larger home but were unsure what form the extension should take, so the project started with design options rather than a single scheme.
Four options
We explored four design options for a two storey side extension and new front porch, testing different roof forms, window arrangements and setbacks. Each option was presented to the client so the trade offs between floor area, appearance and planning risk could be compared before a preferred scheme was chosen.
A 3D model of the finished home
The chosen scheme was presented with a full 3D model of the finished house from the street and from the garden, showing the brickwork, roof tiles and glazing. The visuals helped the clients make final decisions and gave the case officer a clear picture of the proposal. Several of the views appear in our 3D CGI portfolio.
Trees
Mature trees near the extension meant that tree protection had to be agreed with Wokingham Borough Council's tree officer. We coordinated the tree protection details with the plans and elevations so the scheme could proceed without harm to the trees.
Why options save time
Starting with options means design decisions are taken early and on clear information. It avoids the cost and delay of redrawing a submitted scheme, and it lets the client weigh floor area against planning risk with our advice.
The finished design
The chosen two storey side extension is set back from the front and set down from the ridge, with matching brickwork and tiles. The new porch adds a defined entrance, and at the rear glazing opens the house to the garden, as the 3D views show.
Tree protection in Wokingham
Wokingham's leafy closes often have trees protected by preservation orders or conditions. Agreeing tree protection with the tree officer during the application avoided a refusal on tree grounds and set out how the work could proceed safely.
Plans and elevations
Alongside the visuals, the application included the full set of proposed plans and elevations, so the 3D model and the technical drawings tell the same story.
Porch
The new front porch gives the house a clearer entrance and a place for coats and shoes, with a pitched roof and brickwork that match the house.
