Dundee and Angus
Permitted development rear extensions in Dundee and Angus
Designing to the no-application limits, with a certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development as proof. Across Dundee and Angus we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.
Dundee and Angus has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How much does a permitted development rear extension cost in Dundee and Angus?
Guide prices for a permitted development rear extension in Dundee and Angus start from our Scotland rate of £1,800–£2,940 per square metre, including VAT. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £36,000–£59,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,500–£70,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Dundee and Angus?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Scottish Class 1B rights for extensions of more than one storey need a 10 metre gap to every boundary, which few gardens have. Expect a planning application as well as a building warrant for a double-storey rear extension.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Dundee and Angus do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is permitted development the same as planning permission?
No; it is a national grant of permission for work within set limits, so no application is needed.
Do I still need Building Regulations?
Yes, always.
How long does a certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development take?
Councils should decide within 8 weeks.
Do you cover all of Dundee and Angus?
We cover 6 towns and districts in Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.