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Consett, County Durham

Rear extension planning drawings in Consett

Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in Consett and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.

Consett is covered from our County Durham round, including DH8. For Consett 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 Consett?

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 Consett?

The planning route for a rear extension in Consett 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. 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 Consett like to extend?

Terraces and semis are typical around Consett. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.

How a rear extension in Consett 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. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  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 Consett

We also build rear extensions in nearby Annfield Plain (3.7 miles) and Stanley (5.4 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Consett

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Consett?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Is the site visit in Consett free?

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

How long does a rear extension take to build in Consett?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

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