Cliff House - Planning Win in Dover!

The Chichester Studio is excited to announce that plans for a rear extension in Dover have been granted!

Concept Diagram. Section new link at first floor. Plan rear extension at extending towards cliff

Concept Diagrams

The proposal offers a new link space/rear extension to improve the circulation and usability of the existing property, whilst also adding a contemporary new addition.

 

Existing and Proposed Plans

The existing property has a narrow footprint which resulted in an awkward circulation route; with rooms acting as corridors and spaces feeling disconnected.

The proposed extension offers a new corridor space to the rear of the property that allows for direct access into the rooms at first floor, creating a much more useable layout.

Proposed plan. Extension raised on columns with new link space and improved circulation
 

Planning Strategy

The site is within the St Margaret’s Bay conservation area, so particular attention was given to the scale and appearance of the proposal to ensure it was sympathetic to its surroundings and neighbours.

Contextual Design

Working with Dover’s landscape, new windows across the rear of the link provide views onto a chalk cliff and charred timber cladding reflects the character of the local context and existing timber details.

Existing Condition

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Barry Stirland