Farnworth, Greater Manchester
Rear extension planning drawings in Farnworth
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in Farnworth and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Farnworth sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including BL2, BL3 and BL4. For Farnworth 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 Farnworth?
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. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Farnworth?
Whether your rear extension in Farnworth needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Farnworth like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Farnworth. 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 Farnworth comes together
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.
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.
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 Farnworth
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Farnworth
How long does a rear extension take to build in Farnworth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Farnworth?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension and £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme, covering the measured survey, design options and the application. The council fee is extra.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Farnworth?
Including BL2, BL3 and BL4, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
Is the site visit in Farnworth free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.