Opening up post-war semis and period streets
In Bridgemary and Elson, rear extensions to post-war semis are among the projects we draw most often, usually aiming for an open plan kitchen diner across the back of the house. We look at where the current kitchen falls short, whether that is daylight, storage or simply a lack of space for the family to gather, before deciding how deep the extension needs to be.
In Alverstoke, where period villas and an established conservation area meet, we design extensions that sit comfortably with the character of the street and the mature gardens nearby, rather than drawing a standard addition and hoping it fits.
Flood zones and low lying ground
Because parts of Gosport close to the harbour and coast can fall within flood zones, we think about finished floor levels and flood resilient construction as part of the design, not as a late addition to the drawings. Depending on the site, a flood risk assessment may need to accompany the planning application, and we advise on this once we know your address.
Gosport Borough Council determines planning applications across the borough, and Alverstoke, Anglesey and parts of the town centre are conservation areas where the council pays close attention to how an extension is detailed and how it reads from the street.
Choosing the right route for your house
If your home would suit extra bedrooms in the roof rather than, or alongside, ground floor space, our loft conversion plans for Gosport page covers that option. Our planning applications service explains how we prepare and submit the drawings once the design is settled.
We work across the borough, including Lee-on-the-Solent and the areas nearer Fareham, so let us know the exact address so we can check which considerations, such as flood zone status or conservation designation, apply to your project.
Tell us about your plot and your priorities
Get in touch with details of your current layout, whether the garden backs onto low lying ground, and what you would like the extension to achieve. We will discuss this at a free on-site consultation before preparing a no-obligation quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How does a flood zone affect an extension's design in Gosport?
We consider the finished floor level and construction materials carefully, and a flood risk assessment may need to accompany the planning application depending on the site, which we check once we have your address.
Can an extension in Alverstoke still feel modern inside?
Yes. We can discuss a contemporary kitchen and living layout while drawing an exterior that responds to the period building. The internal arrangement and the effect on the conservation area are related design questions, but they need not have the same visual style.
Is a rear extension always the right choice for a Bridgemary semi?
Often, but not always. We look at garden depth and the position of neighbouring windows before confirming that a rear extension, rather than a side addition, is the better route for your plot.