Stroud, Gloucestershire
Rear extension planning drawings in Stroud
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in Stroud and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Stroud sits in Gloucestershire, with postcode districts including GL5, GL6 and GL10. For Stroud homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Stroud?
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. 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 for a rear extension in Stroud?
Planning for a rear extension in Stroud follows the English householder rules.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
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 Stroud like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Stroud, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a rear extension in Stroud 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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.
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Stroud
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.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Stroud?
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.
Is the site visit in Stroud free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Stroud?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.