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Purley, Greater London

Rear extension planning drawings in Purley

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

Purley is covered from our Greater London round, including CR2, CR5 and CR8. For Purley homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.

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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Purley?

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 Purley?

Here is how the rules in England apply to a rear extension in Purley.

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 Purley like to extend?

Much of Purley is 1920s and 1930s semis and short terraces with longer gardens than inner London, which suit full-width single-storey rear extensions. Parking suspensions, skip licences and controlled hours on residential streets shape the programme more than the build itself.

How a rear extension in Purley comes together

  1. Look round and measure

    A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.

  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 Purley

We also build rear extensions in nearby Kenley (0.9 miles) and Sanderstead (1.5 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Purley

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.

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 if planning is refused?

We review the reasons with you, amend and resubmit (often free of a second fee within 12 months in England) or appeal.

Is the site visit in Purley free?

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

What postcode areas do you cover around Purley?

Including CR2, CR5 and CR8, and the surrounding Greater London area.

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.

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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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