Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope
An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. We design, get the approvals for and build kitchen-diner rear extensions in Stanford-le-Hope and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Stanford-le-Hope and its postcode districts SS17 are part of our Essex coverage. A kitchen-diner is often the reason people in Stanford-le-Hope extend: the back kitchen in Victorian terraces and 1930s semis is rarely big enough for a table.
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How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Stanford-le-Hope?
In Stanford-le-Hope, our guide for a kitchen-diner rear extension is £2,010–£3,290 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £24,000–£39,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £40,500–£65,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £48,500–£79,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope?
Planning for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope follows the English householder rules.
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.
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.
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 Stanford-le-Hope like to extend?
Stanford-le-Hope mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Stanford-le-Hope
From Stanford-le-Hope, the nearest places we also cover are Basildon (3.3 miles) and Pitsea (4.3 miles).
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Stanford-le-Hope
Do you handle building control in Stanford-le-Hope?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Can I have underfloor heating?
Yes. Wet underfloor heating in the new screed is the usual choice, often with the old room's radiators kept or replaced.
How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Stanford-le-Hope?
As a guide, £2,010–£3,290 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £24,000–£39,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Stanford-le-Hope house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope?
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.