Ledbury, Herefordshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Ledbury
We plan and build rear extensions for homeowners in Ledbury. Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Ledbury sits in Herefordshire, with postcode districts including HR8. For Ledbury 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 Ledbury?
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 Ledbury?
Whether your rear extension in Ledbury 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Ledbury like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Ledbury. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to. Rear extension applications in Herefordshire are householder applications, which councils aim to decide within about eight weeks.
How a rear extension in Ledbury 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.
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 Ledbury
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Ledbury
How long does a rear extension take to build in Ledbury?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
Can planning conditions affect the build?
Yes, for example matching materials or obscure glazing. We plan for them.
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.
Do you handle building control in Ledbury?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ledbury?
Including HR8, and the surrounding Herefordshire area.