CAD Monke Ltd
Architectural & Manufacturing Design
Heathcote Rise, Haworth
Project Overview
Project Name: Heathcote Rise, Haworth
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Client: Private domestic client (dwellinghouse)
Project Type: Double-storey extension over existing garage
Floor Area: 48m²
The project involved the design and planning approval of a double-storey extension above an existing integral garage, creating additional bedroom accommodation and a first-floor utility space within a modern detached dwelling.
“Thinking differently about space can unlock
entirely new ways of living.”
The Brief
The client approached us seeking assistance to secure planning permission for an extension above their existing garage. Key requirements included:
Creating two bedrooms within a restricted footprint
Making efficient use of space without increasing the building’s visual bulk
Converting the existing first-floor “box bedroom” into a utility / washroom, allowing laundry to be washed, dried and folded on the same floor as bedroom storage
To achieve this, the client was open to non-traditional ideas and encouraged innovative use of vertical space.
Visiting each site and undertaking existing building surveys
Preparing accurate existing drawings
Highlighting scheduled and key areas within each building
Producing Gross and Net Internal Area calculations
Constraints & Challenges
Structural constraints associated with building over an existing garage
Planning sensitivity due to the property’s location within a desirable village with historic character
Designing two functional bedrooms within a limited floor area
Introducing vertical living and vaulted spaces, which differed from the estate norm
Design Solution
Through a series of pre-planning design consultations with the client and contractors, we explored multiple layout options. Draft sketches and design prototyping were produced to test raised beds and netted relaxation / play areas.
A key design decision was to vault the ceilings, allowing:
Mezzanine-style sleeping and relaxation spaces at high level
Traditional floor space below to be used for studying, storage and dressing
Planning sensitivity was addressed by:
Closely following the relevant Supplementary Planning Design Guidance
Maintaining open communication with planners and neighbouring properties
Ensuring the external appearance remained sympathetic to the existing dwelling and street scene
Outcome
Planning permission approved first time, without conditions
Building Regulations approval successfully obtained
All initial client requirements fully delivered
Two new bedrooms created within a compact footprint
A practical first-floor utility washroom integrated into the home
The end result is a highly functional, creative family space, with particularly positive feedback from the client’s children who now benefit from their new bedrooms.
Our Value
This project demonstrates CAD Monke’s:
Ability to adapt and deliver non-traditional design solutions
Confidence in exploring unconventional spatial arrangements
Experience navigating planning sensitivity while pushing design boundaries
The time and research invested into vertical living solutions is now embedded within our design process, allowing us to deliver similar innovative schemes more efficiently on future projects.
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