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Rear extensions in Congleton

From the first measured visit to building control sign-off, we handle rear extensions in Congleton under one contract.

Congleton is in Cheshire, with postcode districts including CW12. The nearest places we also cover are Biddulph (3.5 miles) and Kidsgrove (5.4 miles).

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Rear extensions we build in Congleton

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Rear extension prices in Congleton

North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.

ExampleGuide inc VAT
Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²)£21,500–£35,000
Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²)£43,000–£70,000
Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²)£51,000–£76,000
Side return, about 14 m²£30,500–£50,000
Wraparound, about 25 m²£51,500–£84,500

What are homes in Congleton like to extend?

Stone and brick terraces are common around Congleton. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.

Planning rules for Congleton

Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.

England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.

Planning and Building Regulations are separate in England: even a permitted development extension is inspected for foundations, drainage, structure, insulation, fire safety and ventilation, through the council or a registered building control approver, ending with a completion certificate.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

How much is a rear extension in Congleton?

A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £21,500–£35,000 including VAT at our North West England guide rates; the written price follows a survey.

Do I need planning permission in Congleton?

Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.

Is the site visit in Congleton free?

Yes, with no obligation.

Do I need a party wall agreement?

In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.

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