Aylmer House Retrofit Recommended For Approval
A retrofit and extension we designed at Aylmer House, Harlow has been recommended for approval, subject to a S106 Agreement.
Our newly approved design will see the height of Aylmer House increase by two storeys and the building’s second and third floors converted from commercial to residential. This will enable the creation of 29 one, two and three bedroom apartments as well as the retention of the existing ground floor public house.
Our design approach sought to re-use as much of the building’s original structure as possible, while increasing the height to help meet the need for new homes in Harlow. Taking cues from the street scene, our design introduces:
A contemporary, sawtooth roof as a distinctive visual feature
Materials and a colour palette to create a positive connection with neighbouring buildings
Green roof to enable a 100% biodiversity net gain
This “modern design methodology” was “welcomed and supported” within the planning officer’s report, which also states: “the proposed development is considered to significantly improve the appearance of the existing building through the use of contemporary architectural design and materials. It is also positive that it would repurpose and extend an existing building to prevent its demolition, presenting a much more sustainable solution.”