Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby
Thinking about a kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby? An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Wetherby (LS22) as part of our West Yorkshire work. We usually keep the working kitchen where the old one was and put the dining table in the new space by the doors, which suits most Wetherby homes.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Wetherby?
Guide prices for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby start from our Yorkshire and the Humber rate of £1,770–£2,880 per square metre, including VAT. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £35,500–£57,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £42,500–£69,000 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby?
Planning for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby 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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Wetherby like to extend?
Wetherby has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Wetherby comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Wetherby
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Wetherby
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 I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
Where does the cooker extraction go?
Through the new wall or roof, ducted to outside. Recirculating hoods are possible but less effective.
Do you handle building control in Wetherby?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wetherby?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wetherby?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.