Creative thinking

In order to overcome initial planning concerns, Angus and Justine Flockhart opted for a dual-roof rear extension that cleverly minimises its impact on the neighbours

WORDS Jo Messenger

HOMEOWNERS Angus and Justine Flockhart LOCATION Acton, West London HOUSE TYPE Four-bedroom Victorian terrace HOUSE SIZE 172.8m ² BUILD ROUTE Self project managed with main contractor CONSTRUCTION Brick and block with zinc cladding BUILD TIME Nine months BUILD COST £400,000, including furnishings and fees TIMELINE Purchased house NOVEMBER 2018 Applied for planning permission DECEMBER 2020 Attained planning permission MARCH 2021 Began on site NOVEMBER 2021 Foundations completed JANUARY 2022 Watertight shell completed APRIL 2022 Moved in AUGUST 2022 Some things seem meant to be. When Angus and Justine Flockhart first saw a Victorian house on a quiet street with the potential to renovate, the initial sale fell through. But six months later the house, in Acton, west London, was still on the market and after making another offer, the couple…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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