Torquay, Devon
Glazed rear extension in Torquay
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. If you live in Torquay and want to know what a glazed rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Torquay and its postcode districts TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4 are part of our Devon coverage. Glass-led rear extensions in Torquay are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Torquay?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Torquay start from our South West England rate of £2,910–£4,990 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £35,000–£60,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £70,000–£120,000 |
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 for a glazed rear extension in Torquay?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Torquay is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Torquay like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Torquay, 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 a glazed rear extension in Torquay comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Glazed rear extensions near Torquay
From Torquay, the nearest places we also cover are Cockington (1.4 miles) and Paignton (2.6 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Torquay
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Torquay?
As a guide, £2,910–£4,990 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £35,000–£60,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Torquay house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Torquay?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.