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Planning a Side Return Extension" – Architectural Article by Houzz
1 Feb 2017
How to Get the Most from the Extra Space
Planning a Side Return Extension" How to Get the Most from the Extra Space
Incorporate that tricky sliver of land and learn how to exploit your new space to make it work for you

Article first published on Houzz
Laura Wheat, Houzz Contributor
Anyone who has ever lived in an Edwardian or Victorian house will be familiar with the concept of a side return ? that neglected corner of the garden where snails and rubbish bins tend to accumulate. Properties from these eras were built with a rear projection that housed a rudimentary kitchen and often led onto an outside toilet, but these narrow dimensions don?t lend themselves to today?s penchant for spacious kitchen-diners. However, a rear projection of 6m extended sideways can create around 40 sq m of interior space, and such extensions often don?t need planning permission (if they?re within the parameters of permitted development ? the Government?s Planning Portal website offers information about this).
But what are the stylistic possibilities for designing the interior of such a space" Whether you already have an extension underway, or are looking for input while you weigh up your options, these 10 tips should lend a little insight into some interesting ways to play with the ...