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Rear extensions in Ivybridge

Rear extensions in Ivybridge: single-storey and two-storey extensions, side returns, wraparounds and glass-led designs, planned around stone and rendered houses and the English rules.

Ivybridge is in Devon, with postcode districts including PL21. The nearest places we also cover are Plymstock (7.8 miles) and Plymouth (10.0 miles).

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Rear extensions we build in Ivybridge

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Rear extension prices in Ivybridge

South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.

ExampleGuide inc VAT
Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²)£23,500–£38,500
Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²)£47,500–£77,500
Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²)£56,000–£84,000
Side return, about 14 m²£33,500–£55,500
Wraparound, about 25 m²£57,000–£93,500

What are homes in Ivybridge like to extend?

Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Ivybridge, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.

Planning rules for Ivybridge

In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part 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.

Every rear extension in England needs Building Regulations approval, whether or not planning is needed. You can use the council's building control service or a registered building control approver, by full plans (checked before work, usually within five weeks) or a building notice, and you get a completion certificate at the end.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

How much is a rear extension in Ivybridge?

A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £23,500–£38,500 including VAT at our South West England guide rates; the written price follows a survey.

Do I need planning permission in Ivybridge?

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 Ivybridge 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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