We have an 1890's Victorian terraced house and were looking to build an extension, however when looking at the costs involved and what we would actually gain, we decided against it as it would mean loosing valuable patio space and mean our existing kitchen would have to be re-modelled.
What would make a difference to family life however would be the creation of a utility room plus a playroom for the children. We have therefore decided to demolish and rebuild our shed (currently measuring 5m x 1.6m) creating a larger structure (5m x 3m) keeping one part as a shed and having a utility room in the main part of the building. We are also looking at creating a mezzanine level which will be above the shed section and cantilever out over the utility room, this will be a playroom for the children accessed by a ladder fixed to the wall.
We are hoping that the project will fall within 'permitted development' but due to the fact we need to sink the shed partially into the ground in order to maintain it's existing roof line, and to create more head height inside, we do need to submit a 'do I need planning permission?' document to our local council which costs £30.
I have met with an architect and we are having plans drawn up currently.
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