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Hornsey, Greater London

Rear extension planning drawings in Hornsey

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

We cover Hornsey (N8, N10 and N22) as part of our Greater London work. Rear extension applications in Greater London are householder applications, which councils aim to decide within about eight weeks.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Hornsey?

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 Hornsey?

Planning for a rear extension in Hornsey 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. 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 Hornsey like to extend?

Much of Hornsey 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 Hornsey comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  2. Drawings and budget

    Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.

  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. 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 Hornsey

Close by, we work in Crouch End, about 0.5 miles away, and Muswell Hill, about 0.9 miles away.

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Hornsey

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.

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

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

Are the drawings mine?

You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.

What postcode areas do you cover around Hornsey?

Including N8, N10 and N22, and the surrounding Greater London area.

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

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

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.

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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