Space to Grow, Sensitively
Woodside Park is suburban London at its best: peaceful, well-connected, and filled with homes that are ready to evolve. Whether it’s a 1930s semi, a mid-century detached house, or an infill opportunity tucked behind a cul-de-sac, this is a neighbourhood full of potential.
At DOR Architects, we help make that potential real — with design-led architecture that’s sensitive to the setting, strategic in planning terms, and beautifully detailed inside and out.
We don’t believe in overdesign. We believe in doing things properly.
“In Woodside Park, the brief is often simple: ‘We love the neighbourhood. We just need more room.’ And that’s where great architecture begins - with empathy.”
Where We Work in Woodside Park
We cover all areas of N12, including:
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Chanctonbury Way, Laurel Way & Westbury Road: Rear extensions, roof conversions and layout rethinks
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Woodside Avenue, Myddelton Park & Holden Road: Full internal refurbishments and ground floor reconfigurations
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North Finchley fringe & Dollis Valley edge: Garden plots, small-site intensification and developer feasibility
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Woodside Park Station catchment: Permitted development upgrades and porch/garage conversions
We know the architectural character of this area — and how to preserve what’s good while improving what isn’t working anymore.
Planning in Woodside Park: What You Should Know
Woodside Park falls under Barnet Council, a borough with a practical but policy-led approach to residential development.
Key planning issues include:
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Volume and height restrictions for side and rear extensions
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Design compatibility tests for roof alterations and dormers
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Permitted development can apply — but needs checking for constraints
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Small-plot development controls, including access and amenity criteria
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Sustainable drainage and tree protection in garden/backland areas
We’ve secured planning for a wide range of residential schemes in Barnet — and we know how to create proposals that are both ambitious and acceptable.
Why Choose DOR Architects in Woodside Park?
Because your home deserves a calm, thoughtful approach — not cookie-cutter drawings.
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Experienced with 1930s and postwar North London housing
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Experts in planning-led extensions and space optimisation
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Developer-friendly feasibility for infill and garden sites
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3D BIM design for crystal-clear coordination and delivery
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Interior and spatial planning that improves day-to-day living
We offer full-service architecture, from early advice to finished build — always led by quality and care.
Our Process
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Feasibility & Brief Development
We start with honest advice: what’s possible, what adds value, and what the council is likely to support. -
Design & Planning Application
Sketch to submission — including all drawings, documents, and visual material for a smooth process. -
Technical Design & Interiors
We handle everything from structural detailing to lighting plans — including bespoke kitchens, storage and layouts. -
Construction Oversight
We support the build on site, answering questions and safeguarding design integrity from start to finish.
Let’s Start Your Woodside Park Project
Whether you’re redesigning for family life or exploring the value of a hidden site, we’ll help you build something that fits — in every sense of the word.
Architects who listen, plan clearly and design with care — for homes that last in N12.
FAQs – Woodside Park Architecture & Planning
Often, yes. But some areas may have constraints. We’ll check early and design within or beyond PD — whichever suits your goals.
Absolutely — many clients gain crucial extra space this way. We can design it so it feels seamless, not bolted on.
It depends on access, amenity, and planning precedent. We’ve delivered similar schemes and can guide you through the process.
Yes — layout, lighting, joinery and materials all come as part of our architectural process, particularly on residential refurbishments.