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Rear extension planning drawings in Peterborough

Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Peterborough and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.

Peterborough sits in Cambridgeshire, with postcode districts including PE1, PE2, PE3 and PE4. Planning applications in Peterborough go to the local planning authority covering Peterborough, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.

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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Peterborough?

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. A householder planning application in England costs £548 (£575 for applications made from 8 December 2026), and a lawful development certificate for proposed work costs half the householder fee. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.

Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Peterborough?

Planning for a rear extension in Peterborough follows the English householder rules.

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.

Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation, and prior approval within 42 days.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.

What are homes in Peterborough like to extend?

Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Peterborough, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.

How a rear extension in Peterborough comes together

  1. Free site visit

    We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.

  2. Design and guide price

    Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

  3. Planning and regulations

    We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.

Rear extension planning drawings near Peterborough

Close by, we work in Whittlesey, about 5.1 miles away, and Primrose Place, about 5.9 miles away.

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Peterborough

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Peterborough?

Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.

Who will build my extension?

Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.

Do I need an architect?

You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.

What postcode areas do you cover around Peterborough?

Including PE1, PE2, PE3 and PE4, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.

Is the site visit in Peterborough free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

Can you match the brick or stone on my Peterborough house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

Next step

See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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