Holland Park · W11 · Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

House Extensions in Holland Park, W11

Rear, side-return and roof extensions to Holland Park's villas and period houses — designed to win RBKC consent and tied into a whole-house programme, with structure and party wall handled in-house.

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Architects, Engineers, Surveyors & Builders under one roof
Planning & conservationManaged
Structural engineeringIn-house
Party wall mattersHandled
Glazing & rooflightsSpecialist
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Adding space within RBKC conservation control

Extending a house in Holland Park is as much a planning and heritage exercise as a building one. Most of W11 sits within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea's conservation areas, and many of its villas are listed, so rear extensions, side returns and roof additions must be designed to preserve the character of a protected building and street.

We design extensions that win consent: rear and garden additions to the stucco villas and terraces, side-return infills, and roof or mansard space where the building and the conservation area allow. Each comes with structural engineering, party wall agreements with the neighbouring houses, and integration into the wider refurbishment of the home.

From feasibility and the planning application through to a finished, glazed, light-filled space, the whole project runs under one contract.

What shapes a Holland Park extension

Conservation control, structure and the neighbours define what is possible in W11.

01

RBKC conservation

Holland Park, Ladbroke and Norland conservation areas tightly control extensions and external change — a careful, heritage-led design is essential.

02

Planning is required

Householder permitted-development rights are limited in conservation areas, so extensions almost always need a formal planning application.

03

Party wall

Rear and side extensions to terraced and semi-detached villas trigger the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 — we serve notices and secure awards.

04

Structure & glazing

New openings, steel and large glazed elements are engineered in-house and detailed to perform within a period building.

What a Holland Park house extensions includes

From feasibility to a finished, light-filled space — all in-house.

Feasibility & design

Assessing what the building and the conservation area will allow, and designing an extension that wins consent.

Planning & heritage

Planning applications, heritage statements and pre-application dialogue with RBKC.

Structural engineering

Beams, padstones and foundations for rear, side and roof extensions, with Building Control.

Party wall

Notices and awards with the neighbouring houses, handled early to protect the programme.

Construction & glazing

Build, structural glazing, rooflights and weathering, integrated with the existing house.

Fit-out & integration

Kitchen, flooring, services and finishes tying the new space into the home.

Roof & mansard

Mansard and dormer roof space where the building and conservation area permit.

Snagging & handover

Two-stage snagging and a clean handover with conditions discharged.

Streets & estates across W11

We design and build extensions to the villas and terraces across the Holland Park conservation areas.

Holland Park AvenueMelbury RoadHolland Park RoadAddison RoadIlchester PlaceAbbotsbury RoadCampden HillRoyal CrescentLadbroke EstatePhillimore Estate

Holland Park sits within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea — see our Holland Park area page and South West London refurbishment overview.

Questions clients ask before they start

Can you extend a house in Holland Park?

Yes — rear, side-return and roof extensions to Holland Park's villas and period houses, designed to win RBKC consent within the conservation areas. We handle planning, structure and party wall as one package.

Do I need planning permission to extend in Holland Park?

Almost always. Permitted-development rights are restricted in conservation areas, so extensions in W11 normally require a formal planning application and a strong heritage case.

Will I need a party wall agreement?

Usually, for terraced and semi-detached villas. Rear and side extensions trigger the Party Wall etc. Act 1996; we serve notices and secure awards with the neighbours.

What kinds of extension work in Holland Park?

Rear and garden additions, side-return infills, and roof or mansard space where the building and conservation area allow. We assess feasibility for your specific house first.

Is design and build one contract?

Yes — design, planning, party wall and build sit in a single fixed-price contract with one point of responsibility.

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Start your Holland Park house extensions

Book a no-obligation consultation at 2 Eaton Gate in SW1, at our Hampstead studio, or at your property. We will give you an honest read on approvals, programme and budget band — in pounds sterling — before you commit.

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