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Digging down is a new phenomenon Not true. Ever since the Victorians started digging coal cellars under their houses, digging down has been an acceptable way of creating extra space. In fact, many period properties in London own the subsoil under the pavement to the middle of the road. You’re just being greedy If you can’t afford to move, or …
As more people discover this and the cost of space rises ever higher, basement conversion in London has expanded ten-fold since 2001. The borough of Kensington and Chelsea, for example, has seen a rise in planning applications from 46 to 450, and is looking into introducing tighter controls – but the economics will remain compelling for years to come, and …
One of the issues when planning a basement conversion is how to increase the amount of light, as naturally, they can suffer from being dark spaces where very little natural light is able to get in. However, with careful design and construction, this is an ideal way to gain an extra room that is filled with light and completely useable. …
