Scotland
Rear extensions in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Rear extensions in Edinburgh and the Lothians: we cover 14 towns including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
What are homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians like to extend?
Edinburgh and the Lothians has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
Rear extension prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately. Per square metre including VAT, standard specification:
| Extension | Per m² |
|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | £1,800–£2,940 |
| Two-storey (per m² across both floors) | £1,710–£2,560 |
| Side return | £2,180–£3,610 |
| Wraparound | £2,090–£3,420 |
| Glass-led | £2,660–£4,560 |
Planning and building rules in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Scotland has no larger-extension prior approval route; extensions beyond permitted development need a planning application.
Scottish extensions are approved by building warrant, granted by the council's building standards team before work begins, with a completion certificate submitted when the work is finished.
There is no Party Wall Act in Scotland; neighbour matters are handled through the title deeds, common law and written agreement before work starts.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Rear extensions we build in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions
- Knocking through to a rear extension
- Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions
- Permitted development rear extensions
- Rear extension plans and planning applications
- Building Regulations for rear extensions
- Single-storey rear extensions
- Two-storey rear extensions
- Kitchen-diner rear extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Glazed and glass-box rear extensions
- Rear extensions for terraced houses
- Rear extensions for semi-detached houses
- Rear extensions for detached houses
- Rear extensions for bungalows
- Flat-roof rear extensions
Towns and districts in Edinburgh and the Lothians
The main places we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians include Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, across postcode areas EH.
| Town | Postcode districts | Nearest town we also cover |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | EH5, EH7, EH8 | Musselburgh (5.7 miles) |
| Livingston | EH53, EH54 | Broxburn (2.9 miles) |
| Musselburgh | EH21 | Dalkeith (3.4 miles) |
| Bathgate | EH48 | Armadale (2.5 miles) |
| Bonnyrigg | EH18, EH19, EH24 | Dalkeith (2.0 miles) |
| Penicuik | EH26 | Bonnyrigg (5.5 miles) |
| Broxburn | EH52 | Livingston (2.9 miles) |
| Mayfield | EH19, EH22, EH23 | Dalkeith (1.9 miles) |
| Linlithgow | EH49 | Bo'ness (2.8 miles) |
| Armadale | EH47, EH48 | Whitburn (1.3 miles) |
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Mayfield
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
Areas near Edinburgh and the Lothians
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much does a rear extension cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
As a guide, £1,800–£2,940 per square metre including VAT for a standard single-storey extension at Scotland rates.
Do I need planning permission in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
14 towns and districts, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Do you handle building control?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.