Basildon, Essex
Rear extension planning drawings in Basildon
Rear extension planning drawings in Basildon: 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.
We cover Basildon (SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16) as part of our Essex work. Rear extension applications in Essex 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 Basildon?
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. We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Basildon?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a rear extension in Basildon.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Basildon like to extend?
Basildon mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a rear extension in Basildon 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.
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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Rear extension planning drawings near Basildon
Neighbouring places we cover include Pitsea (2.2 miles) and Stanford-le-Hope (3.3 miles).
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Basildon
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Basildon?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Are the drawings mine?
You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Basildon house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Basildon?
Including SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16, and the surrounding Essex area.