HAL were asked to update and rework the inside of this dated property, along with gaining permission for a single-storey rear extension to create more usable living space. The new extension includes a vaulted ceiling, which brings in plenty of natural light and creates a bright, airy kitchen, while also improving light to one of the existing bedrooms. The new layout is open plan, bringing together the kitchen, dining, and family areas into one practical, sociable space. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden, making it easy to enjoy indoor–outdoor living.

Inside, the layout has been reworked to improve the flow through the house, with the addition of a separate WC and a utility room.

The extension was built under permitted development, with a Certificate of Lawfulness in place. HAL took the project through from planning permission to Building Regulations.

'My project of a single storey rear extension and potential third bedroom added to an existing bungalow is probably one of the smaller commissions received by HAL. However, it was dealt with in a thoroughly professional manner by Pam Stokes who was both approachable and flexible when the design aspirations were somewhat undermined by budgetary constraints. Pam’s suggestions and willingness to look at alternative ways of realising as much of the design and space potential as possible whilst bearing the cost implications in mind made a stressful situation a great deal easier. At all stages of the process Pam kept me informed, from the initial design to submission of building regulations I have been very pleased with all aspects of the service provided by HAL'. Mrs Clarke.