Character, Calm - and Room to Grow
Tufnell Park has always been a little bit different. Leafier than Kentish Town, more grounded than Dartmouth Park – it’s the kind of neighbourhood that mixes early Victorian terraces with Edwardian villas, local shops with creative edge, and families who actually live in their homes.
At DOR Architects, we specialise in architecture that improves life without trying too hard to impress. Whether you’re reworking a ground floor flat off Tufnell Park Road, converting a house on Mercers Road, or developing a backland site off Huddleston Road, we help you do it thoughtfully – and get it built.
It’s about architectural empathy.
“‘We don’t want to move,’ said the client. ‘But we can’t stay like this.’ That’s where design comes in - not as decoration, but as a way forward.”
Where We Work in Tufnell Park
We work across NW5 and N19, including:
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Tufnell Park Road & Carleton Road: Extensions, lofts, and full internal reconfigurations
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Mercers Road, Huddleston Road & Anson Road: Conservation Area-sensitive upgrades and family home retrofits
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Campdale Road & Brecknock Road: Mixed-use conversions and developer-led feasibility
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Dalmeny Avenue & Corinne Road: Garden plots, garages and small new-build homes
Whether it’s owner-occupied, rental, or development-led – we bring the same attention to context, flow and long-term value.
Planning in Tufnell Park: What You Should Know
Tufnell Park falls within Islington Council’s planning jurisdiction, with some overlap into Camden. Both are design-focused boroughs, known for their careful policy interpretation and strong expectations for quality.
Key considerations in Tufnell Park include:
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Conservation Area restrictions, particularly around Mercers Road
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Flat subdivisions, governed by space standards and amenity tests
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Roofline controls, especially on terraces and semi-detached houses
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Backland and mews developments, subject to privacy, access and massing
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Daylight/sunlight and overlooking constraints on all infill schemes
We work with these policies every day – and we design with foresight, not friction.
Why Choose DOR Architects for Tufnell Park?
Because we work where you live – and we know how to make good architecture feel natural.
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Planning-savvy design that respects both Camden and Islington guidelines
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Architecture with heart and function, not just surface polish
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3D BIM workflows for clarity, control and collaboration
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Feasibility studies and planning strategy for developer and investor clients
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Interior architecture and spatial design that actually makes homes work
Whether it’s your home or your project, we help you get it right – from day one.
Our Process
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Feasibility & Brief Review
We explore what’s possible, what’s worth doing, and what will actually get permission. -
Design & Planning Submission
We create drawings, statements and visuals – tailored to your borough and the project’s ambition. -
Technical Detailing & Coordination
Everything from lighting and structure to energy and materials – all considered, all coordinated. -
On-Site Support
We protect the design through construction, acting as your eyes, ears and advocates.
Let’s Design Your Tufnell Park Project
From sensitive refurbishments to new dwellings behind old walls, we bring clarity, quality and calm to the process.
Architects for people who want more from their home – and a team who knows how to deliver it.
FAQs – Tufnell Park Architecture & Planning
In some streets, yes. But many homes fall under Article 4 Directions or Conservation Areas. We’ll check and advise early.
Possibly. Both Camden and Islington have policies about space, access and daylight. We assess feasibility and planning precedent first.
It depends on the context – access, privacy, parking and light. We specialise in unlocking tricky infill and mews sites.
Yes. Kitchens, lighting, storage, materials – all designed in tandem with the architecture for maximum effect.