The brief was to create a dining space on the rear of this three-storey townhouse in Chesham. Contemporary townhouses sometimes lack substantial living space on the ground floor, and the client wished to create a larger area, to enjoy cooking and dining. 

I designed the extension according to the permitted development rights for the property, which meant that no planning permission was required.

By opening up the ground floor onto the garden, the extension made an incredible difference to the house, creating a very light and airy space; perfect for