Devon
Rear extensions for detached houses in Devon
Wider, deeper rear extensions with room for vaulted roofs and big glazing. We design and build rear extensions across Devon, from Plymouth and Exeter to Paignton, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Detached houses in Devon often have room for a deeper rear extension under England's prior approval route or a full-width design. Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Devon, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How much does a detached house rear extension cost in Devon?
A detached house rear extension in Devon is priced at £2,030–£3,330 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £48,500–£80,000 |
| 5 m wide × 8 m deep (40 m²) | £81,000–£133,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in Devon?
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.
England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Devon do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
How deep can I extend a detached house?
4 metres under permitted development in England, or 8 metres with prior approval, outside designated land.
Can I have a vaulted ceiling?
Yes, with a pitched roof and exposed or boxed rafters, subject to the height limits.
Is an oak frame worth it?
It is a premium finish with a long life; it costs more than blockwork with a plain roof.
Do you cover all of Devon?
We cover 21 towns and districts in Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.