Buxton, Derbyshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Buxton
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Buxton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Buxton sits in Derbyshire, with postcode districts including SK17. Rear extension applications in Derbyshire are householder applications, which councils aim to decide within about eight weeks.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Buxton?
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 Buxton?
Planning for a rear extension in Buxton follows the English householder rules.
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 Buxton like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Buxton. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a rear extension in Buxton comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Buxton
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Buxton
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Buxton house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I see the design in 3D?
Yes; we produce simple 3D views so you can judge the size and light.
What postcode areas do you cover around Buxton?
Including SK17, and the surrounding Derbyshire area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Buxton?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Buxton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.