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Harlesden, Greater London

Rear extension planning drawings in Harlesden

Thinking about a rear extension in Harlesden? Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.

Harlesden and its postcode districts NW2, NW10 and W10 are part of our Greater London coverage. For Harlesden homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Harlesden?

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 Harlesden?

Planning for a rear extension in Harlesden follows the English householder rules.

England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.

What are homes in Harlesden like to extend?

Much of Harlesden is Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing with narrow back additions, which suits side returns, wraparounds and 3 metre rear extensions. Many streets are in conservation areas, gardens are short, and almost everything comes through the house or along a rear alley.

How a rear extension in Harlesden 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. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Planning and regulations

    We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.

  4. Written price, then build

    Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.

Rear extension planning drawings near Harlesden

From Harlesden, the nearest places we also cover are Willesden (0.8 miles) and Kensal Green (1.2 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Harlesden

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 you handle building control in Harlesden?

Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.

Do I need an architect?

You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.

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

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

Is the site visit in Harlesden free?

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

Can you match the brick or stone on my Harlesden house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

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