Property potential report
3-bedroom Detached
<h3>Executive Summary</h3> <p><strong>26 Hartington Rd, Windle, Saint Helens WA10 6AQ, UK</strong> - Three-bedroom semi-detached house on a 535.3 sqm plot, currently around 21% developed, with an existing single-storey rear/side brick extension already in place.</p> <p><strong>Extension Potential:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Rear (upgrade/reconfigure existing):</strong> £35,000 - £85,000 - the existing rear/side projection means a further standalone rear extension is not the priority; modernising and opening up the current structure offers better value, particularly around the older kitchen.</li> <li><strong>Side extension (single-storey):</strong> £55,000 - £120,000 - approximately 2.5 - 3.2m wide × 6 - 8m deep; suited to a larger kitchen, utility room or boot room; likely qualifies for Permitted Development subject to site verification.</li> <li><strong>Loft conversion (rear dormer):</strong> £55,000 - £95,000 - could add a fourth bedroom or en-suite without reducing the rear garden; volume allowance up to 50 cubic metres under Permitted Development for a semi-detached house.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Planning Status:</strong> No planning applications, recent decisions or precedents are recorded for this property, giving a clean planning history.</p> <p><strong>Recommendation:</strong> A rear dormer loft conversion is the strongest single opportunity - it adds a bedroom or principal suite, preserves the mature garden, avoids complications from the existing ground-floor projection, and suits a tidy but not fully modernised three-bedroom family home in this price bracket.</p> <p class="text-sm text-gray-600"><em>Note: The side extension and loft conversion may qualify for permitted development rights, allowing work without full planning permission, though a Lawful Development Certificate is advisable. See full report for details.</em></p>