Greater London
Rear extensions in Whitechapel
We design and build rear extensions for homes in Whitechapel, Greater London, from single-storey kitchen-diners across the back of the house to two-storey extensions that add a bedroom above.
Whitechapel is in Greater London, with postcode districts including E1, E1W and EC2A. The nearest places we also cover are Bethnal Green (0.9 miles) and Stepney (1.0 miles).
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Rear extensions we build in Whitechapel
- 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 bungalows
- Rear extension plans and planning applications
Also available across Greater London:
- Rear extensions for detached houses
- Flat-roof rear extensions
- Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions
- Knocking through to a rear extension
- Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions
- Permitted development rear extensions
- Larger home extension prior approval (England)
- Building Regulations for rear extensions
Rear extension prices in Whitechapel
London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Example | Guide 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 Whitechapel like to extend?
Period terraces in Whitechapel sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.
Planning rules for Whitechapel
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.
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 Whitechapel?
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 Whitechapel?
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 Whitechapel 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.