10+ Years Serving Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames has one of the most tightly protected planning environments of any London borough, with dozens of designated conservation areas across the borough, alongside Article 4 Directions covering specific matters such as basement development and the conversion of commercial premises to residential use. Over half the borough is also designated as Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land. BetterLivingSpace checks conservation status and the relevant Article 4 restrictions for every Richmond property before design work begins, so nothing we produce is generic and every proposal is built around what this borough actually permits.
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What Makes Richmond upon Thames Distinctive
- Conservation areas across the borough, including Richmond Hill, Richmond Riverside, Kew Green and Petersham, each with its own design expectations
- Article 4 Directions on basement development, meaning full planning permission is required for basement work in many parts of the borough, not just permitted development
- A protected view from Richmond Hill, safeguarded by its own Act of Parliament since 1902, which affects height and massing assessments on prominent sites nearby
- Extensive Green Belt and Metropolitan Open Land, covering more than half the borough
What We Design in Richmond upon Thames
- Extensions and alterations in conservation areas
- Basement developments, prepared with the required Basement Assessment
- Loft and garage conversions
- New builds and replacement dwellings
- Structural engineering and Building Control compliance
- VR walkthroughs to preview your design before submission
What We Do
Our Comprehensive Design & Build Services
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
BetterLivingSpace were prompt, efficient and affordable. They got back to me faster than anyone else. Their quote was one of the lowest and they delivered in less than half the time they quoted. Very pleased. Thank you
Lee w, Surrey
BetterLivingSpace produced a really creative solution and Ed was very attentive throughout the whole process. We were very lucky to have someone with so much experience designing our extension!
John M, Woking
Ed is friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and went above and beyond what is required. We did not have the easiest project but Ed was there every step of the way to offer invaluable advice and revised our plans both quickly and efficiently.
Vanda S , London
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