The mass is extended to the south, better engaging with the mature garden whilst avoiding detrimental impact upon the character of the original cottage. Due to the sites steep topography, the inhabitants of the kitchen /dining area will have an eye level view of the planting. At first floor, a single floor to ceiling window and juliet balcony create a high degree of permeability with the mature garden.

The current dormer window is small and incongruous in scale to the form of the existing structure. The detailing is pastiche in nature, to a non-contextual domestic design. The replacement structure is proposed with a form contemporary in nature with minimal detailing. The scale is commensurate with the roof form, creating more usable space internally.