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Architectural Design • London

Extensions and Loft Conversions That Get Planning Approval and Add Real Value

We design extensions, loft conversions and whole-house remodels across London, built around your council’s planning rules from the first sketch. Then we prepare, submit and manage the application for you.

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Contemporary rear extension with full-height glazing on a London home

The Real Cost of Poor Planning Decisions

Homeowners often lose value – not money spent, but value never unlocked – because of:

  • Inefficient extensions that don't maximise square footage
  • Poor layout decisions that limit future resale appeal
  • Over-designed solutions that don't align with local planning frameworks
  • Missed opportunities to add bedrooms, bathrooms, or rental yield

Once built, these mistakes are locked in.

Our role is to ensure your design:

  • Works for your lifestyle now
  • Meets planning and build realities
  • Adds measurable value to the property

Before you commit to construction.

Portfolio

Recent Projects Across London

A closer look at projects we have taken from first sketch, through planning, to completion.

Video tour of the NW10 ground floor rear extension project

NW10

For this development, we had to look at ways to reconfigure the ground floor of the house with the addition of a ground floor rear extension. The new ground floor rear extension produced a space with much more natural light and a modern family living space.

Video tour of the HA3 rear and side extension with loft conversion

HA3

This is a property that was built in the 1940's. Our brief was to extend the rear and side of the house at ground floor and convert the loft space of the house at first floor. The new rear extension created a new kitchen and open plan living space at the back of the house. The remodelling at first floor created a new bedroom with an en-suite.

Our Services

Design and Planning, Handled End to End

We design the space, and handle the planning that makes it possible.

Whole-Building Design Concepts

Complete architectural visions for your property

Extensions & Structural Re-Configurations

Rear, side, loft, basement and multi-storey extensions designed to maximise return

Planning Applications, Prepared & Submitted

We design to your council’s policies from day one, then prepare, submit and manage the application on your behalf

Space Optimisation & Layout Strategy

Improving flow, light, room proportions and usability to increase market value

Property Value & ROI-Focused Design

Designing spaces that estate agents, valuers and buyers actually pay for

Our Method

How We Get Plans Approved

We don't start with floor plans. We start with questions:

What is the end goal for this property?

Is this a forever home, a resale, or an investment?

Where is value currently being left on the table?

How can space be unlocked within planning constraints?

Our Process

  1. 01

    Initial Property & Goal Review

    We understand your objectives, budget, and long-term plans.

  2. 02

    Feasibility & Opportunity Mapping

    We assess what's realistically achievable – structurally, financially and legally.

  3. 03

    Strategic Design Development

    Layouts and concepts designed to maximise both usability and value.

  4. 04

    Application Prepared & Submitted

    We produce the drawings and documentation, then submit the application to your council on your behalf.

  5. 05

    Ongoing Support

    We handle council queries and amendments, and stay with you through to build.

The Difference

Why Clients Choose London Interiors

Most properties never reach their full potential. Not because of poor aesthetics, but because space, layout and planning were never considered together.

Maximise Space

Creating more usable space within your existing footprint

Approval-Led Design

Designed around your council’s policies from day one

Increase Saleability

Improving layout flow to increase saleability and valuation

ROI-Focused

Designs that make financial sense, not just visual sense

  • Planning-led from the first sketch, never an afterthought
  • We prepare, submit and manage the application ourselves
  • Architecture-first, not décor-led
  • Practical, build-aware solutions – not theoretical designs
  • For homeowners and property investors alike

We think like property professionals, not stylists.

Is This Right for You?

London Interiors is a good fit if:

  • You want to extend, re-configure or redevelop
  • You care about return on investment, not just appearance
  • You want planning-aware, build-ready designs
  • You prefer informed guidance over guesswork

If you’re looking purely for interior decoration or styling, we may not be the right fit.

Client Stories

What Clients Say

"London Interiors helped us see possibilities we hadn't considered. The design didn't just improve how we live – it significantly increased our property's value."

Sarah M.

Islington, London

"Their understanding of planning and space optimisation saved us from costly mistakes and delivered a layout that made sense financially."

James T.

Richmond, London

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for my project?

Often yes, and we handle it for you. We assess what is achievable for your property, design to your council's policies, then prepare, submit and manage the application on your behalf. The free feasibility call is the fastest way to find out where you stand.

Do you submit the planning application for us?

Yes. We prepare the drawings and supporting documentation, submit the application to your council, and handle queries and amendments through to decision. You do not have to deal with the council yourself.

What happens on the free feasibility call?

We help you understand how your property can be extended, where value can be added, and whether your idea makes financial sense. There is no obligation and no cost.

Which areas do you cover?

We provide architectural planning and living-space design across London and the surrounding areas.

What does your design process involve?

Five stages: an initial property and goal review; feasibility and opportunity mapping; strategic design development; preparing and submitting the planning application; and ongoing support through council queries and into build.

Do you offer interior decoration or styling?

No. We are architecture-first, not décor-led. If you are looking purely for interior decoration or styling, we may not be the right fit.

Do you work with property investors as well as homeowners?

Yes. We work with both homeowners and property investors, and we start by asking whether the property is a forever home, a resale or an investment, because that changes the design strategy.

How does good design increase a property's value?

By creating more usable space within the existing footprint, designing extensions that maximise planning approval success, and improving layout flow to increase saleability and valuation. Every design decision is made with planning, build feasibility and ROI in mind.

Start With a Free Feasibility Call

Before you commit to architects, builders or planning fees – speak to us.

We'll help you understand:

  • How your property can be extended
  • Where value can be added
  • Whether your idea makes financial sense

No obligation. No cost.