Quiet Streets. Big Potential.
Child’s Hill might be one of North West London’s best-kept secrets. Nestled between the edges of Hampstead, West Hampstead and Cricklewood, it’s a place where architecture lives quietly — but meaningfully. Behind modest façades lie lofty ambitions: side extensions, mews plots, rear garden builds, and even full-scale redevelopments.
At DOR Architects, we help turn those ambitions into refined, buildable designs. Whether you’re extending a home on Llanvanor Road or assessing a potential conversion off Finchley Road, we combine contextual sensitivity with the ability to unlock value — visually and financially.
We work in full 3D (BIM), bring strong planning strategy, and speak the language of both beauty and buildability.
“You’d be surprised what fits behind a red-brick Victorian villa in Child’s Hill. We were. The client wasn’t — they’d had a spreadsheet and a sketchpad from the start.”
Where We Work in Child’s Hill
We know the quirks and qualities of NW2 and the surrounding area, including:
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Llanvanor, Dersingham, and Fordwych Roads: Rear extensions and loft builds
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Properties off Finchley Road and Hermitage Lane: Plot subdivision and mixed-use development
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Mews and garages behind residential streets: Infill and backland opportunities
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Border areas with Hampstead and Cricklewood: Planning overlaps and complex site histories
We’re familiar with Barnet and Camden planning requirements in this area, including split authority boundary sites.
Planning in Child’s Hill: What You Should Know
Child’s Hill sits in a unique junction of planning authorities (Barnet and Camden), Conservation Areas, and Article 4 directions. Projects in NW2 typically face:
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Conservation constraints for historic streetscapes and material use
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Garden land protection and resistance to overdevelopment
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Tight rear access for infill and mews-style plots
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Mixed-use planning requirements near Finchley Road and Cricklewood Broadway
We approach every site with a planning-first mindset — testing feasibility, speaking to officers, and advising early on what’s realistic.
Why Choose DOR Architects for NW2?
We offer a rare combination: calm, intelligent design with technical clarity and strong local planning insight.
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Beautiful, contextual architecture rooted in purpose and proportion
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Experience with Camden and Barnet planning officers
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3D BIM modelling from day one – no surprises down the line
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Cost-aware detailing and buildable design at every stage
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Strategic guidance for developers and homeowners alike
We bring a blend of aesthetics, strategy, and construction fluency — ideal for unlocking difficult plots or upgrading complex homes.
How We Work
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Feasibility & Vision
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Planning Strategy
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Technical Design
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Build Support
From tender to snagging, we stay involved — protecting your design intent throughout.
Let’s Talk About Your Project in Child’s Hill
Whether you’re extending a red-brick terrace, converting a multi-storey house, or exploring a quiet infill plot behind the high street — we can help you get it right from the start.
Tell us what you’re planning — and we’ll help shape it into architecture that works.
FAQs – Child’s Hill Architectural Questions
Yes, especially if you’re in a Conservation Area. While some extensions may fall under permitted development, many NW2 homes are restricted by Article 4 directions.
Possibly — we’ve seen successful infill and garden developments in the area. These require thoughtful design, strong justification, and early planning dialogue.
Both. It sits near the border, with different streets falling under different authorities. We work across both boroughs and understand the nuances of each.
Yes. We regularly work with clients assessing feasibility for plot subdivision, flat conversions, or backland development in Child’s Hill and neighbouring areas.