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Rear extension planning drawings in Bexley

Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Bexley and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.

Bexley is covered from our Greater London round, including DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA15. Planning applications in Bexley go to the local planning authority covering Bexley, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Bexley?

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 Bexley?

The planning route for a rear extension in Bexley is set by England's householder rules and your council.

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 Bexley like to extend?

Bexley is mostly 1930s semis, short terraces and post-war houses, so full-width single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are realistic on many plots. Some later estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history first.

How a rear extension in Bexley comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Design and guide price

    Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

  3. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  4. 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 Bexley

Neighbouring places we cover include Sidcup (2.2 miles) and Welling (2.3 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Bexley

How long does a rear extension take to build in Bexley?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

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.

Do neighbours get consulted?

Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.

Do I need a party wall agreement?

In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.

What postcode areas do you cover around Bexley?

Including DA5, DA6, DA14, DA15 and DA16, and the surrounding Greater London area.

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.

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