Hi Peter,
The rear of the property faces south so we are hoping to capture as much light as possible from this aspect which is why we have tried to position the open plan kitchen/living room at the rear, unfortunately this limits the light getting to the bedroom unless we find an alternative solutions. I think the L shaped kitchen/living room makes a better use of the space but the additional bedroom could limit the light coming into the living room. Difficult decision but on balance probably the best solution.
Thank you,
CB