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Catford, Greater London

Rear extension planning drawings in Catford

For homes in Catford, a rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We take it from survey to completion certificate.

Catford sits in Greater London, with postcode districts including SE4, SE6 and SE13. Planning applications in Catford go to the local planning authority covering Catford, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Catford?

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 Catford?

The planning route for a rear extension in Catford 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 Catford like to extend?

Period terraces in Catford sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.

How a rear extension in Catford 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. Approvals

    Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.

  4. Fixed price and build

    A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.

Rear extension planning drawings near Catford

Neighbouring places we cover include Ladywell (0.7 miles) and Crofton Park (0.8 miles).

Other work in Catford:

All rear extensions in Catford

FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Catford

Can I get a price without a visit?

Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.

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.

Do neighbours get consulted?

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

Is the site visit in Catford free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

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 postcode areas do you cover around Catford?

Including SE4, SE6 and SE13, and the surrounding Greater London area.

Next step

See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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