Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Rear extension planning drawings in Bonnyrigg
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Bonnyrigg and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Bonnyrigg is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH18, EH19 and EH24. Planning applications in Bonnyrigg go to the local planning authority covering Bonnyrigg, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.
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 Bonnyrigg?
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 Bonnyrigg?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a rear extension in Bonnyrigg.
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. 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 Bonnyrigg like to extend?
Bonnyrigg has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a rear extension in Bonnyrigg 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.
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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the accepted completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Rear extension planning drawings near Bonnyrigg
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Bonnyrigg
Do you handle building control in Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Bonnyrigg house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Bonnyrigg?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.
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.