Isle of Wight
Permitted development rear extensions in the Isle of Wight
Designing to the no-application limits, with a lawful development certificate as proof. Across the Isle of Wight we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Newport, Ryde and Cowes.
Island and remote addresses in the Isle of Wight are by arrangement: we confirm whether we can take the job, and agree any travel costs, before the first visit.
Around Isle of Wight the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How much does a permitted development rear extension cost in the Isle of Wight?
For Isle of Wight we work from the South East England rate: £2,130–£3,470 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 the Isle of Wight?
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in the Isle of Wight 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.
Can my neighbours object?
Not to permitted development itself, though they can ask the council to check it complies. Prior approval does involve neighbour consultation.
Do you cover all of the Isle of Wight?
We cover 6 towns and districts in the Isle of Wight, including Newport, Ryde and Cowes. Remote and island addresses are by arrangement.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.