Project Focus | Seven Sisters | Residential Extension

Planning Permission Granted: A Garden-Focused Home Extension near Neath Port Talbot

I am very pleased to share that CMArchitectural have recently secured planning permission from Neath Port Talbot Council for a thoughtful and transformative two-storey extension in Seven Sisters for a young couple. The design process has been as much about the connection to their garden and nature as it has been about creating the much needed extra space.

The original home, though set on an extensive plot and wonderfully close to woodland, offered great potential but lacked a true connection to the setting—something incredibly important to the couple, both of whom are passionate gardeners. This extension changes that.

The design adds a comfortable and functional living space on the ground floor that will open directly to the garden, creating a seamless link between indoors and out. Above, a new bedroom provides the extra room they need as they grow into their home.

While the site benefits from space and seclusion, the design was approached with the same care and attention we would for any location. Material choices and ecological sensitivity were a key part of the process—ensuring the extension sits gently in its environment while enhancing the overall character of the home.

It is always rewarding to help turn a vision into reality—especially when it strengthens the relationship between people and the landscape around them. 

I am thrilled to move this project forward and can't wait to see this new space come to life. 

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