Didsbury, Greater Manchester
Rear extension planning drawings in Didsbury
Rear extension planning drawings in Didsbury: measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Didsbury and its postcode districts M14, M19 and M20 are part of our Greater Manchester coverage. For Didsbury 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 Didsbury?
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 Didsbury?
The planning route for a rear extension in Didsbury 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. 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 Didsbury like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Didsbury. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a rear extension in Didsbury comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Didsbury
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Didsbury
Is the site visit in Didsbury free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Didsbury?
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 you handle building control in Didsbury?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.