Surrey
Larger home extension prior approval (England) in Surrey
Up to 6 m (attached) or 8 m (detached) deep, after neighbour consultation. Across Surrey we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Surrey has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.
How much does a prior approval rear extension cost in Surrey?
Guide prices for a prior approval rear extension in Surrey start from our South East England rate of £2,130–£3,470 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £25,500–£41,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £42,500–£69,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £51,000–£83,500 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission in Surrey?
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.
Where in Surrey do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
How deep can I go with prior approval?
6 metres on attached houses and 8 metres on detached houses, single-storey only, up to 4 metres high.
Can my neighbours stop it?
They can object; the council then judges the effect on their amenity. Many schemes are approved after objections.
What happens after 42 days?
If the council has not decided, you can proceed. We still recommend waiting for written confirmation where possible.
Do you cover all of Surrey?
We cover 35 towns and districts in Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.