Draw and Plan

31/10/2025

Draw and Plan have just finished a luxury loft conversion and renovation project in Belgravia.

10/07/2025

Draw And Plan have just completed construction of a roof extension containing a new flat in Ealing.

14/03/2025

https://www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/2025/3/14/the-ultimate-guide-to-adding-value-to-a-home-by-improvement

Home improvements can significantly impact the value of a property, making it more appealing to potential buyers and increasing its market price. In the UK, factors such as location, buyer demand, and the overall property market influence the return on investment (ROI) for home improvements. However

26/01/2025

https://www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/2025/1/26/navigating-the-costs-of-home-extensions-in-2025-a-comprehensive-guide

Embarking on a home extension project can be exciting, but it's crucial to understand the costs involved. This guide, based on recent information, will help you navigate the financial aspects of your project in 2025. Understanding Base Costs: Single-Story Extensions: Expect to pay between £2

30/04/2024

https://www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/2024/4/30/garage-conversion-ultimate-guide

If you are one of the many households with a junk filled, unused garage, and you are looking for a relatively quick and affordable way to add more flexible space and value to your home, then a garage conversion may be the solution for you, subject to the below considerations. Conversion suitability

17/11/2023

www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/2023/11/17/the-pitfalls-of-permitted-development-for-houses

Joining extensions Any proposed regular or roof extension using permitted development rights, when joining onto an existing regular or roof extension, becomes one large combined extension which must conform to the relevant PD rules. For example, a proposed rear dormer roof extension cannot join t

24/09/2023

A pilgrimage to the Eames house in Los Angeles, which was designed by furniture designers Charles and Ray Eames for themselves, using steel and industrial windows with colourful panels.

16/09/2023

A model of a mixed use development in Cape Town, from my studies at university.

01/09/2023

www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/tips-for-a-successful-loft-conversion

Financial feasibility See our previous blog for advice. Planning Most loft conversions can be done using permitted development rights which allows added roof volume behind the front roof slope plane of up to 40m3 for terrace houses and up to 50m3 for semi or detached houses. Exceptions are fl

03/08/2023

https://www.drawandplan.com/new-blog/home-extension-project-tips

Having done hundreds of extension projects, we thought we would share some of the tips we have leaned over the last decade. Financial feasibility Price per m2 • The first important step is to establish the budget for your extension by multiplying the current average construction rate per m2 by th

26/07/2023

https://www.realhomes.com/completed-projects/reno-tips-from-colourful-bungalow-extension

A bungalow extension by Draw and Plan features in Real Homes magazine.

Including how to bend the design rules…

23/07/2023

The Cosmic House in London was extended and renovated in the 1980’s in the post modernist style, making for a most interesting visit.