Between Garden Suburb Charm and City Convenience
Temple Fortune is one of North London’s most discreetly desirable neighbourhoods. With Golders Green down the hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb around the corner, and a strong sense of community woven through every street, it’s the kind of place where people come to settle — and stay.
That’s why most of our work here focuses not on relocation, but on transformation. Whether you’re opening up a 1930s semi, designing a kosher kitchen extension, or exploring a side plot for a second dwelling, DOR Architects delivers architecture that respects the past — while making space for modern life.
“Our client said, ‘We’ve outgrown the house, but not the neighbourhood.’ That’s Temple Fortune: where staying put makes more sense — if the space evolves with you.”
Where We Work in Temple Fortune
We’ve worked across NW11, including:
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Bridge Lane & Leeside Crescent: Full-house refurbishments, side returns, loft conversions
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The Meadway & Wayside: Extensions and internal reconfiguration near Conservation boundaries
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Hayes Crescent & Cranbourne Gardens: Kosher kitchen design, layout optimisation and double rear extensions
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Backland & infill plots: Feasibility studies and planning for small-scale development
We understand the area’s mix of traditional homes and more recent interventions — and how to design for quality, practicality, and planning approval.
Planning in Temple Fortune: What to Expect
Temple Fortune is within Barnet Council’s planning jurisdiction, with adjacent streets influenced by Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust guidelines.
Key planning issues include:
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Extension volume and roofline constraints, especially near Suburb boundaries
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Residential infill policy, requiring sensitivity to plot rhythm and scale
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Article 4 Directions removing permitted development rights in some areas
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Access and amenity considerations for smaller plots and subdivided properties
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Conservation adjacency and context-sensitive design guidance
We’ve delivered successful schemes here by combining design quality with planning clarity — and by knowing exactly how far you can go.
Why Choose DOR Architects for Temple Fortune?
Because we know how to design beautiful homes in areas where design must be balanced with context, faith, and family life.
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Experienced with North West London Jewish community needs
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Specialists in kosher kitchen planning and dual-function spaces
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Strong understanding of Barnet’s planning framework
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Sensitive yet confident design in semi-detached and suburban contexts
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3D design tools for clear visuals and planning negotiation
We’re proud to be the practice that delivers architecture with humility, practicality — and quiet beauty.
Our Process
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Feasibility & Planning Advice
We review your home, assess the policy context, and provide a realistic plan of action. -
Design Development & Planning
Your vision brought to life through design-led, BIM-based planning applications with everything Camden or Barnet will expect. -
Technical Design & Interiors
Full-service detailing, including joinery, kosher kitchen workflow, lighting and spatial flow. -
Construction Support
We assist during the build, ensuring your finished space reflects the original quality and intent.
Let’s Make Your Temple Fortune Home Work Better
Whether you’re redesigning for family life, reconfiguring with intention, or creating something new, we’ll help you do it with sensitivity, strategy and style.
DOR Architects: local expertise, thoughtful design, and planning that works in NW11.
FAQs – Temple Fortune Architecture & Planning
Yes, usually — but side and rear extensions are subject to size, daylight and massing constraints. We design to maximise space while protecting planning success.
Yes. We’re experienced in dual-zone kitchen layouts, Shabbat-friendly appliances, and integrated workflow solutions for religious households.
Often, yes — especially near Conservation Area or Suburb Trust boundaries. Even minor works may need approval. We can advise early.
Possibly — though Barnet is selective. We help test viability and prepare discreet, policy-aligned applications for infill or backland homes.