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Studio News
Planning Granted for a New Build House in Haringey
We have obtained planning permission for a three-bedroom, four-person dwelling on Antill Road in Wood Green, Haringey for Haringey Council. Unit One Architects have been appointed by the London Borough of Haringey to collaborate on an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 homes at council rents by 2022. We are proud to be working with a […]
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Studio News
Planning Granted for a New Build House in Haringey
We have obtained planning permission for a two-bedroom, four-person dwelling on Winchelsea Road in Wood Green, Haringey for Haringey Council. Unit One Architects have been appointed by the London Borough of Haringey to collaborate on an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 homes at council rents by 2022. We are proud to be working with a […]
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Studio News
The Future of the High Street
What will our High Streets look like post Pandemic? A question none of us would have even contemplated this time last year. Sure, we would have questioned the longevity and sustainability of independent business as they had been suffering for many years from online competition, not to mention, the chains opening stores on every high […]
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Studio News
Our Working From Home Checklist
Given the Covid lockdown restrictions that came into play during March this year, now more than ever we’re all familiar with the saying Working From Home ‘WFH’. This said there is an ever looming possibility of a second lockdown hence why a lot of firms have opted to keep employees working from home on a […]
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Architecture
Upward Extensions -Permitted Development Rights
Changes will be implemented from the 1st August 2020. Permitted Development for 2 storey roof extension A new permitted development right will be introduced on 1st August 2020 that allows up to two additional storeys on existing flatted residential buildings. To qualify the building must have been constructed between 1st July 1948 to 5th March […]
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Studio News
Planning Granted for 3 New Apartments in Haringey
We have obtained planning permission for 3 new apartments on unused land adjacent to a residential block at 1- 6 Romney Close for Haringey Council. Unit One Architects have been appointed by the London Borough of Haringey to collaborate on an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 homes at council rents by 2022. We are proud […]
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Studio News
Planning Granted for 2 New Build Terrace Houses in Haringey
We have obtained planning permission to replace two derelict retail units located within a residential street with two high quality 3-bedroom houses of a similar scale. They are designed in a contemporary style using brickwork and modern detailing whilst still respecting the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Unit One Architects have been appointed […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Planning Granted for 4 New Build Terrace Houses in Haringey
We have obtained planning permission for 4 new houses at St Margaret’s Avenue in Turnpike Lane, Haringey for Haringey Council. Unit One Architects have been appointed by the London Borough of Haringey to collaborate on an ambitious programme to deliver 1,000 homes at council rents by 2022. We are proud to be working with a […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Planning Granted for 25 Apartments in Ilford
A granted planning permission has undergone a much-improved facelift by Unit One Architects before construction begins along Ilford High Road in 2020. Originally appointed for Building Control and Tender drawing packages, Unit One Architects were able to add both social and aesthetic value to the granted 25-apartment scheme, via a Section 73 Application, which allowed […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Public Consultation for 2 new units at Poynton Road
A Public Consultation has recently been carried out for a proposal at 4-6 Poyton Road in Tottenham. The site has been a dilapidated site for a number of years, previously being occupied by what is believed to be shops on the ground floor and living accommodation on the upper floor. Working closely with Haringey Council, […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Local residents get their say with Romney Close
Within the last few weeks, a Public Consultation has been carried out to discuss a new proposal at Romney Close in Haringey. The Close has an area of land that is prone to fly tipping and misuse, and is unused by the local residents. Working closely with Haringey Council, Unit One Architects have developed a […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Mount View Court for Public Consultation
Haringey recently hosted a Public Consultation for the proposal at Mount View Court, just of St Margret’s Way in Haringey. The site itself has poorly used garages and storage units, and is seen as a prime site for an urban residential infill project within a sustainable area of London. Working closely with Haringey Council, Unit […]
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Architecture, Studio News
Planning submitted for Crystal Palace Apartments
A scheme compromising of 9 new high-quality apartments that exceed the London Plan space standards, with generous balconies, terraces and communal gardens has been submitted for planning within Lewisham A long-standing property developer for Unit One Architect looked at redeveloping a site that overlooked Crystal Palace Park in a contextual but contemporary style. With the […]
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Architecture
“East London is open for business”
London is moving East. That was the topic of this year’s Leading London conference which was sponsored by the London Evening Standard. My wife had entered a competition for entry into the exclusive event (she’s always entering online competitions of some sort!) and as luck would have it, she won. So there we were with […]
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Architecture
Permitted Development: A New Right
As of 01 October 2017 a new temporary permitted development right has come into play. Owners of light industry premises (Planning Use Class B1C), such as a printers, music studio or tailors may be able to benefit from this new temporary right, should they wish to change the use of their building to residential. Use […]
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Architecture
Polycentric Pressure
Can outer London’s defined and newly developing urban centres provide capacity for the cities radical need for expansion? Perhaps a Polycentric approach is the answer. Polycentric development is a spatial concept with an underlying economic objective. When regarded through policy, it implies promoting growth in numerous centres in order to encourage growth that is equal […]
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Architecture, Studio News
An Architects Guide to the London Real Estate Forum 2017
I attended the London Real Estate Forum this year and was impressed by the balance of input from both the Public and Private sector in a conference and exhibition set over two days in the salubrious surroundings of Mayfair’s Berkeley Square. The public and private camps were split into two large marquees, separated by a […]
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Architecture
Using Infill Development to Alleviate London’s Housing Shortage
It is well documented that there is a housing shortage in London. To overcome this deficiency, it is estimated that as many as 49,000 dwellings will need to be built every year to deliver enough housing for this growing population. This is a target of 1.5 million new homes by 2050. To put this into […]
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Studio News
Congratulations Vejay!!
Congratulations to our boy Vejay Lal on finally becoming a man….and qualifying as an Architect! (Look how happy he looks!) We are so very proud of him and we know that he will accept the responsibility that comes along with the title! Remember Vejay, with great power comes great responsibility! And yes that does mean […]
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Architecture, Awards
Winner of Best Houses!!
Errrrr so we did it again!…Winner of Best Houses at the Haringey Design Awards 2016!! Yessss get in!! (the others never had a chance against such great design…only joking!) Absolutely thrilled to have won another award for our feature project Cozen’s Place. Described as “exquisite design” we are humbled and proud to be amongst the winners at […]
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Architecture, Awards
Shortlisted for the Haringey Design Awards 2016!!
We’ve done it again…we’ve been shortlisted for the Haringey Design Awards 2016!! Celebrating the best of local design, we are hoping that Cozen’s Place will make it amongst the winners that evening! The ceremony is to be held at Tottenham Town Hall on Thursday 13th October so hopefully Lady Luck will be on our side […]
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Architecture, Awards
Haringey Design Awards 2016
Unit One has entered our feature project Cozen’s Place into the Haringey Design Awards Competition for Best House and Best Homes! Shortlisting’s will be announced in October at some point (they are yet to confirm!) so please keep your fingers and toes crossed for us!! Hopefully another award will be under our belt and we will be well […]
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Architecture, Free Guides
The Party Wall Process
Recently on a couple of projects, the Party Wall Act has reared its head. This has caused a number of obstacles for our clients and more importantly to progress on site. One project in particular has been delayed from starting on site by 9 months. However, this project highlights how the Party Wall Act can be either; straight forward and painless; […]
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Architecture
London Living: Why Moving House Might Not be the Answer
With house prices continuing to cause controversy around the country, living in London remains a hotly debated topic – with everything from the need for space to the cost of homeownership coming under fire. And as unease spreads through the housing sector, more and more city dwellers are selling up and saying goodbye to the […]
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Free Guides
The Architectural Process
Download our free guide for an overview of the Unit 1 Architectural Process. From evolving ideas and engaging architects, to gaining planning permission and working with builders.
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Free Guides
Planning Permission 101: Know Your Rights
Acquiring planning permission is vital to the success of any development project. Whatever work you have in mind, the planning policy environment is a key consideration – since no project that imposes on its physical surroundings can be actioned without getting these permissions first.
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Free Guides
Building Regulations Part L: the Principles of Sustainable Construction
Adhering to UK building regulations is essential to the success of any development project – particularly as these regulations are integral to ensuring a financially viable outcome. A clear understanding of Part L and the building regulations helps architects define a technical brief for a sustainable and efficient property.
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