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Rear extensions in Sudbury

Rear extensions in Sudbury: single-storey and two-storey extensions, side returns, wraparounds and glass-led designs, planned around Victorian terraces and 1930s semis and the English rules.

Sudbury is in Suffolk, with postcode districts including CO10. The nearest places we also cover are Halstead (7.6 miles) and Colchester (12.7 miles).

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Rear extensions we build in Sudbury

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Rear extension prices in Sudbury

East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.

ExampleGuide inc VAT
Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²)£24,000–£39,500
Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²)£48,500–£79,000
Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²)£57,000–£86,000
Side return, about 14 m²£34,000–£56,500
Wraparound, about 25 m²£58,500–£95,500

What are homes in Sudbury like to extend?

Sudbury mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.

Planning rules for Sudbury

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.

If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.

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 Sudbury?

A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £24,000–£39,500 including VAT at our East of England guide rates; the written price follows a survey.

Do I need planning permission in Sudbury?

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 Sudbury 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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