Dunbar, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Rear extension planning drawings in Dunbar
Rear extension planning drawings in Dunbar: 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.
Dunbar is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH42. For Dunbar 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 Dunbar?
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. 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 Dunbar?
Whether your rear extension in Dunbar needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Dunbar like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Dunbar, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a rear extension in Dunbar comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
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 Dunbar
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Dunbar
What postcode areas do you cover around Dunbar?
Including EH42, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
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.
Can I see the design in 3D?
Yes; we produce simple 3D views so you can judge the size and light.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Dunbar?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
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.
Is the site visit in Dunbar free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.