Limehouse, Greater London
Rear extension planning drawings in Limehouse
For homes in Limehouse, 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.
Limehouse sits in Greater London, with postcode districts including E1, E3 and E14. For Limehouse homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Limehouse?
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 Limehouse?
The planning route for a rear extension in Limehouse is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Limehouse like to extend?
Period terraces in Limehouse 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 Limehouse comes together
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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Limehouse
From Limehouse, the nearest places we also cover are Stepney (0.5 miles) and Bow (1.1 miles).
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Limehouse
Can you match the brick or stone on my Limehouse house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
What postcode areas do you cover around Limehouse?
Including E1, E3 and E14, and the surrounding Greater London area.
Do neighbours get consulted?
Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.
Do you handle building control in Limehouse?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.