Fife
Rear extension plans and planning applications in Fife
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Rear extensions in Fife: we cover 7 towns including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Planning applications in Dunfermline go to the local planning authority, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing. Fife 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.
What does it cost in Fife?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT. 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 in Fife?
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.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Planning and building warrant fees in Scotland are set nationally and by value of work; we confirm both before submitting.
Scottish councils aim to decide householder applications within two months; the building warrant runs alongside.
Where in Fife do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
Can I see the design in 3D?
Yes; we produce simple 3D views so you can judge the size and light.
Do neighbours get consulted?
Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.
Do you cover all of Fife?
We cover 7 towns and districts in Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.