Aberdeen, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Aberdeen
For homes in Aberdeen, a rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Aberdeen (AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23) as part of our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire work. For Aberdeen homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Aberdeen?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension, or £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme. Planning and building warrant fees in Scotland are set nationally and by value of work; we confirm both before submitting. 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 rear extension in Aberdeen?
Whether your rear extension in Aberdeen needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In Scotland an extension of more than one storey is only permitted development (Class 1B) if no part is within 10 metres of any boundary and it is no higher than the existing house, so almost every two-storey rear extension needs planning permission and a building warrant.
Scottish councils aim to decide householder applications within two months; the building warrant runs alongside.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings 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 Aberdeen like to extend?
Aberdeen has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a rear extension in Aberdeen 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the accepted completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Rear extension planning drawings near Aberdeen
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Aberdeen
Do you handle building control in Aberdeen?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
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.
Are the drawings mine?
You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.
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.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Aberdeen?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.