Giffnock, Glasgow and the Clyde
Rear extension planning drawings in Giffnock
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Giffnock and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Giffnock sits in Glasgow and the Clyde, with postcode districts including G46, G76 and G77. For Giffnock 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 Giffnock?
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. 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 Giffnock?
Planning for a rear extension in Giffnock follows the Scottish householder rules.
In Scotland an extension of more than one storey is only permitted development (Class 1B) if no part is within 10 metres of any boundary and it is no higher than the existing house, so almost every two-storey rear extension needs planning permission and a building warrant.
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 Giffnock like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Giffnock, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a rear extension in Giffnock 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the accepted completion certificate.
Rear extension planning drawings near Giffnock
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Giffnock
Can you match the brick or stone on my Giffnock house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Giffnock?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension and £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme, covering the measured survey, design options and the application. The council fee is extra.
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Giffnock free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.