Armadale, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Rear extension planning drawings in Armadale
Rear extension planning drawings in Armadale: measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Armadale is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH47 and EH48. For Armadale homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
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 Armadale?
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. Planning and building warrant fees in Scotland are set nationally and by value of work; we confirm both before submitting. 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 Armadale?
Planning for a rear extension in Armadale follows the Scottish householder rules.
Scottish Class 1B rights for extensions of more than one storey need a 10 metre gap to every boundary, which few gardens have. Expect a planning application as well as a building warrant for a double-storey rear extension.
Scottish councils aim to decide householder applications within two months; the building warrant runs alongside.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a planning application, plus the building warrant.
What are homes in Armadale like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Armadale, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a rear extension in Armadale comes together
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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for the building warrant.
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 Armadale
Close by, we work in Whitburn, about 1.3 miles away, and Bathgate, about 2.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Armadale
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.
Is the site visit in Armadale free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can planning conditions affect the build?
Yes, for example matching materials or obscure glazing. We plan for them.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Armadale house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Armadale?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.