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Rear extensions in Upper Norwood

We design and build rear extensions for homes in Upper Norwood, Greater London, from single-storey kitchen-diners across the back of the house to two-storey extensions that add a bedroom above.

Upper Norwood is in Greater London, with postcode districts including CR7, SE19 and SE27. The nearest places we also cover are Crystal Palace (0.7 miles) and Gipsy Hill (0.9 miles).

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Rear extensions we build in Upper Norwood

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Rear extension prices in Upper Norwood

London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.

ExampleGuide inc VAT
Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²)£29,500–£48,500
Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²)£59,500–£96,500
Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²)£70,000–£105,500
Side return, about 14 m²£42,000–£69,000
Wraparound, about 25 m²£71,500–£117,000

What are homes in Upper Norwood like to extend?

Much of Upper Norwood is 1920s and 1930s semis and short terraces with longer gardens than inner London, which suit full-width single-storey rear extensions. Parking suspensions, skip licences and controlled hours on residential streets shape the programme more than the build itself.

Planning rules for Upper Norwood

English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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 Upper Norwood?

A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £29,500–£48,500 including VAT at our London guide rates; the written price follows a survey.

Do I need planning permission in Upper Norwood?

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 Upper Norwood 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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