Planning permission and building regulations for the conversion and extension of a1970s bungalow in a conservation area 

Client Brief: the client had two issues to overcome with the bungalow. The floor plan was in the shape of an H, making the living space fixed and unfluid. The design vision of the client was to enjoy more open plan living space and have more of it. There was also a problem with damp that needed to be addressed. 

Design Solution: a dramatic and impressive contemporary design converting an average bungalow to an architectural lifestyle statement using SIP panels and floor to ceiling glass. To maximise the habitable area of the current floor plan the design focused on creating living space in the previously uninhabited areas of the ‘H’ formation. The addition of a first-floor improved heating and ventilation, correcting the original damp problem, at the same time giving double height living space and a mezzanine area. A bedroom balcony created the perfect viewing platform for glorious views of the sea and local conservation area. 

SIP Structural insulated panels (SIP) are a high-performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB).  SIP are manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy-efficient and cost-effective. Building with SIP will save you time, money and labour.