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Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Rear extension planning drawings in Wisbech

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

Wisbech sits in Cambridgeshire, with postcode districts including PE13. For Wisbech 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 Wisbech?

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. 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 Wisbech?

Whether your rear extension in Wisbech needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.

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. 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 Wisbech like to extend?

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

  1. 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.

  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. Fixed price and build

    A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.

Rear extension planning drawings near Wisbech

We also build rear extensions in nearby March (8.5 miles) and Downham Market (10.3 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Wisbech

Do I need a party wall agreement?

In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.

Do you handle building control in Wisbech?

Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.

Are the drawings mine?

You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Wisbech?

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 Wisbech house?

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

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.

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