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Rear extension planning drawings in Whittlesey

Thinking about a rear extension in Whittlesey? Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.

Whittlesey and its postcode districts PE7 are part of our Cambridgeshire coverage. For Whittlesey homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Whittlesey?

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. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.

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

The planning route for a rear extension in Whittlesey is set by England's householder rules and your council.

England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.

What are homes in Whittlesey like to extend?

Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Whittlesey, 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 Whittlesey comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  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. Written price, then build

    Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.

Rear extension planning drawings near Whittlesey

Neighbouring places we cover include Primrose Place (0.9 miles) and Peterborough (5.1 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Whittlesey

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Whittlesey?

As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension and £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme, covering the measured survey, design options and the application. The council fee is extra.

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

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

What if planning is refused?

We review the reasons with you, amend and resubmit (often free of a second fee within 12 months in England) or appeal.

What postcode areas do you cover around Whittlesey?

Including PE7, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.

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.

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.

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See what your rear extension would cost

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