Ayrshire
Rear extension plans and planning applications in Ayrshire
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Across Ayrshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.
Planning applications in Kilmarnock go to the local planning authority, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing. Ayrshire 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.
What does it cost in Ayrshire?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission in Ayrshire?
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.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Planning and building warrant fees in Scotland are set nationally and by value of work; we confirm both before submitting.
Scottish councils aim to decide householder applications within two months; the building warrant runs alongside.
Where in Ayrshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
Can I see the design in 3D?
Yes; we produce simple 3D views so you can judge the size and light.
Do neighbours get consulted?
Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.
Do you cover all of Ayrshire?
We cover 9 towns and districts in Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.