Belsize Lane Camden NW3 5AB

PROPOSAL Replacement of existing single storey extension at lower ground level and associated alterations to rear elevation including installation of external stairs. Alterations to façade and roof of existing outbuilding facing main building. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ALTERATIONS UPPER GROUND FLOOR Partial removal of internal partitions dividing the living room and the dining room to enhance the connection between these spaces and the activities therein, as well as emphasising the dual front quality of these spaces. LOWER GROUND FLOOR Alteration of internal partitions to link the bedroom area with the rear patio/terrace. The proposal includes the reinstatement of a sash window in the northern bedroom that was blocked in a previous refurbishment. The rear façade alterations at the lower ground floor also include a small north facing clerestory window. REAR EXTENSION The volume of the rear extension is located at a sunken patio and mostly hidden in the lower ground floor as the adjacent garden and properties are at a higher level. The height of the adjacent boundary walls and fences prevents direct side views from the adjacent properties. There are no adjacent properties with a direct frontal view of the rear extension. The aim of the proposed alteration is to create a more rational volume, by straightening its angles, and to provide a connection between the new proposed study areas and the rear patio/terrace with the introduction of sliding doors. A new external staircase is proposed to allow for a better, more immediate connection between the upper ground floor dining room and raised terrace, and the lower ground floor rear patio/terrace and new study areas. The material of the proposed alterations of the rear extensions are red glazed ceramic, referencing architectural landmarks such as iconic Belsize Park tube station as well as the red brick which is part of the palette of the local vernacular; combined with powder-coated steel and aluminium claddings and door frames, coloured in red RAL 3024, referencing the iconic Royal Mail post boxes. The existing glazed balustrade will be replaced with a steel railing powder coated painted to match the colour scheme of the proposed extension. OUTBUILDING The proposal includes an alteration of the front façade of the outbuilding, to enhance the interior space and to provide with a better access and connection to the adjacent garden and terraces; and a new slightly pitched roof to solve current drainage issues with the existing flat roof. The proposed pitched roof includes clerestory windows to enhance access to natural light and ventilation; these clerestory windows don't increase any views towards adjacent properties. The material for the proposed roof alteration is Zinc with standing seams, colour Anthracite.

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