Sherwood

 

Location Adlington, Cheshire

Client Private Client

Scope Replacement Dwelling

Status Completed 2020

Planning Authority Cheshire East

existing brick dwelling at Sherwood

The existing 1930s bungalow had been extended in the 1980s and, as a result, suffered from an inefficient layout with no direct access to the garden and an incongruous appearance. However, the site benefitted from excellent views towards Manchester at the front and the Peak District National Park at the rear.

The existing dwelling had already benefitted from its 30% extensions allowance. Therefore, Hayes and Partners applied for a certificate of lawfulness for extensions allowed under permitted development rights. In doing so, this established a fall-back position for negotiating a replacement dwelling.

The elevational treatment of the proposed replacement dwelling is subtle at the front and has a pitched roof, sitting well with its neighbours. By contrast, at the rear the proposals are more contemporary with large areas of glazing to maximise the views and provide a direct connection between the living space and the garden. The overhanging flat roof provides solar shading. The key spaces are located at first floor to take advantage of the views.

timber staircase with bespoke timber handrail
rooflights and windows offering natural light into the hallway
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full height sliding doors creating an indoor-outdoor space
contemporary rear elevation with timber cladding and metal overhanging roof
replacement dwelling as seen from entrance gates at Sherwood
brick and timber cladding relationship in the side elevation at Sherwood
brick and weathered timber cladding
timber cladding with narrow openings to the hallway
Perspective section of Sherwood
determining views out from the replacement dwelling with the sitting room located at first floor
Sherwood rear view across garden
full height corner glazing in the living room with views into the rear garden
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