Where Heritage and Edge Collide
Kentish Town is one of those rare places where personality meets potential. Grand Victorian terraces, industrial buildings, and offbeat backlands sit shoulder to shoulder — creating space for all kinds of architectural ambition.
At DOR Architects, we help make sense of it all. Whether you’re extending a garden flat near Lady Margaret Road, converting a former workshop into a home, or developing a narrow plot off Bartholomew Road, we bring clarity, craft and credibility to every stage of your project.
This is architecture for real Londoners — smart, design-led and built to last.
“The brief in Kentish Town was classic: ‘We love the street, but we’ve outgrown the house.’ It’s where architecture meets lifestyle upgrade — in bricks, not buzzwords.”
Where We Work in Kentish Town
We work across NW5, including:
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Patshull Road & Bartholomew Road: Flat refurbishments, rear extensions, lofts
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Lady Margaret Road & Leighton Road: Conservation Area projects and subdivision planning
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Gaisford Street, Peckwater Street & Torriano Avenue: Backland developments and mews housing
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Queen’s Crescent & Regis Road industrial edge: Creative workspace retrofits and mixed-use schemes
We’re used to Camden’s planning sensitivities, including Conservation Areas, Article 4 streets and creative reuse challenges.
Planning in Kentish Town: What to Know
Kentish Town falls under Camden Council, a borough known for its design rigour and strong planning policy.
Typical planning issues include:
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Conservation Area constraints across much of central NW5
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Subdivision policies and minimum space standards
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Restrictions on roofline changes and dormer visibility
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Noise and neighbour considerations on tighter plots
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Backland and infill opportunities subject to strict daylight, massing and access tests
We speak Camden’s language — and help you navigate policy with calm, design-led intelligence.
Why Choose DOR Architects in Kentish Town?
Because we understand both the history and future of this part of London — and we design accordingly.
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Planning expertise in Conservation Area and Article 4 contexts
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Strong experience with lofts, flats, conversions and new builds
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3D BIM-led design for precision, clarity and better decision-making
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Trusted by homeowners and developers for full-service delivery
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Design that balances ambition with buildability
Whether you’re unlocking space or unlocking value, we help you do it with care — and confidence.
Our Process
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Feasibility & Planning Review
We assess your site, test the opportunities, and provide strategic advice on next steps. -
Design & Planning Submissions
We prepare full sets of drawings, visuals and statements — tailored to Camden’s requirements and your goals. -
Technical Design & Coordination
From thermal upgrades to lighting plans — we coordinate every layer of the project for smooth delivery. -
Construction Oversight
We work alongside your contractor to ensure the finished result reflects the original design intent.
Let’s Design Your Kentish Town Project
Whether you’re future-proofing a family home or designing a discreet new build behind a Camden terrace, we’ll help you create something clever, contextual and enduring.
Architects for people who want more than just plans — they want places worth building.
FAQs – Kentish Town Planning & Architecture
Usually, yes — but rear extensions and roof additions need to be well-considered. We help you design for both success and sensitivity.
Possibly. Camden supports certain types of creative reuse. We can assess viability, policy support and feasibility from the outset.
Camden has strict rules — but it can be done. We’ll advise on space standards, amenity and layout early in the process.
Yes. We work across the spectrum — from ambitious home upgrades to multi-unit new builds — always with a focus on value and quality.