Rear Mansard Roof Extension

Architects overcome opposition to add mansard roof extension to london mews house.

Rear mansard roof extension.

Often found at the rear of properties this type of conversion changes the sloping side of your roof to an almost vertical side one of at least 72 degrees. How to get planning for a mansard roof extension. A mansard roof extension is an additional storey on top of your existing house property. The approval allows the oc.

Named after the 17 th century french architect francois mansart mansard loft conversions can be thought of as an extension across the entire plane of your property s roof. Erection of a mansard roof extension a single storey ground floor rear extension a single storey ground floor side extension a basement extension with front lightwell excavation and associated external works. This is known as a mansard roof extension. There are a number of advantages to extending your property to achieve your required bespoke space.

After a particularly contentious and protracted planning process this semi detached red bricked house part of a group of five properties that form regent s mews in affluent london nw8 finally boasts an impressive third storey extension as a result of the erection of a mansard roof. To make a loft extension workable in this instance it will be necessary to remove the existing roof build up the existing party walls and build a new structure set back from the front wall with the front and rear walls sloping inwards. 4d planning advised the client on what they can or cannot achieve.