Porch entrances in Chelsea

The housing in Chelsea is largely Georgian and Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and mews houses. In conservation areas and on listed buildings, porches on front elevations are closely controlled, so discuss the design with the council before submitting plans.

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.

Most of Chelsea lies inside conservation areas, and a fair number of houses are listed, so we look at planning before we talk about products. Where replacing the sashes is not an option, slim secondary glazing gives real gains in warmth and quiet, especially for rooms facing the Embankment or the King's Road. Parking is tight, so we sort out bay suspensions and loading in advance.

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.

• Buffer against draughts and cold air
• Secure place for parcels and deliveries
• Smarter, more welcoming front entrance

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