Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Rear extension planning drawings in Buckhurst Hill
Rear extension planning drawings in Buckhurst Hill: 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.
Buckhurst Hill and its postcode districts IG7, IG9 and IG10 are part of our Essex coverage. 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 Buckhurst Hill?
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 Buckhurst Hill?
Planning for a rear extension in Buckhurst Hill 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. 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 Buckhurst Hill like to extend?
Buckhurst Hill mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a rear extension in Buckhurst Hill 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.
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 Buckhurst Hill
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Buckhurst Hill
How long does a rear extension take to build in Buckhurst Hill?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
Can planning conditions affect the build?
Yes, for example matching materials or obscure glazing. We plan for them.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Buckhurst Hill?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.