Porch entrances in Bowes Park

The housing in Bowes Park is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats. Victorian terraces often have little space between the front door and pavement, so check the porch footprint and distance to the boundary before committing to a design.

Flats and maisonettes do not have permitted development rights, so a new porch will normally need planning permission as well as freeholder consent. For landlords, a porch can create a draught lobby protecting the entrance to a shared house, but check fire safety and escape routes before enclosing space.

The North Circular runs along the northern edge, and homes on the nearby streets live with constant traffic noise. Acoustic glazing, combined with well-sealed frames, makes a real difference in bedrooms. Some streets may fall within a conservation area, so we check with Haringey or Enfield Council (depending on your side of the boundary) before quoting. We are about 3 miles from here.

A porch adds an enclosed entrance at the front or back of your home, creating a buffer against weather, draughts and noise, plus space for shoes, coats and deliveries. We design and build porches with made-to-measure frames and doors, suiting terraces, semis and detached homes alike.

• Extra space for coats and shoes
• Secure place for parcels and deliveries
• Smarter, more welcoming front entrance

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