Case Studies

This one off-off dwelling combines luxury with modern design. Clean lines and a wealth of accommodation, this is the very high end of residential living. The master site is reminiscent of a 5-star hotel, combined with the split-level open plan living, swimming pool/gym and the secret jacuzzi area the dwelling is designed so you just won’t want to leave.

The site is situated within the settlement boundary of Billericay. The area is inherently residential in character with a diverse mix of residential properties within the same street scene.

The proposed application seeks the approval to create a single storey dwelling within a pitched roof over to the rear of 262 Outwood Common Road. The proposed site would have an area of 462.2m2 which would achieve off road parking of 183.3m2, front amenity space of 45.3m2, a rear amenity space of 113.6m2 and a proposed footprint of 86.8m2.

The dwelling would then achieve an enclosed front amenity space which would provide access to the dwelling front door that is located centrally. The rear amenity space is then located within the north of the site which would also be enclosed by a public footpath and natural woodland.

The front entrance is location of the north elevation centrally within the property. On entering the property an open plan kitchen, dining and social living area is located to the south east section of the dwelling. This would have a set of bi-fold doors located to the north east elevation leading out onto the private amenity space. The dining area and kitchen will be located centrally and to the south east section on the building with combined floor area achieving 30 m2. The family bathroom would achieve disabled standards and be located adjacent the existing kitchen 8 containing all the utility in one area of the proposed dwelling. A corridor to the south elevation of the dwelling will the provided access to the two proposed bedrooms. High level windows will be located to the south elevation providing natural light and ventilation when desired. A double bedrooms will then be located onto the north west elevation of the site achieving a floor area of 15.6 m2 with a windows overlooking the front amenity space. The second bedroom is to be a single with a proposed floor area of 9.1m2.

The surrounding context comprises of two storey dwelling with an approximate ridge height of 8.5 metres. However the site is located at the lowest point within the surrounding context. The proposed ridge height of the dwelling is to be 4.6 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.8 metres.

Outwood Common Road comprises of a variation of material with the prominent being facing brick. In addition to the facing brick, render, cladding and hanging tiles with interlocking roof tiles. The surrounding driveways are made of concrete, tar mac, permeable paving or unbonded materials.

Permission is sought for the erection of a detached four-bedroomed house on the land. This would have a footprint of some 10m by 10m, with a half-hipped roof to a height of approximately 9m. The proposed external materials are white render, natural slate stone splits, grey zinc cladding, grey clay roof tiles and anthracite grey windows and doors.