Inverness, Highlands and Islands
Rear extension planning drawings in Inverness
For homes in Inverness, 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.
Inverness and its postcode districts IV1 and IV3 are part of our Highlands and Islands coverage. Planning applications in Inverness go to the local planning authority covering Inverness, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.
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 Inverness?
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. Planning and building warrant fees in Scotland are set nationally and by value of work; we confirm both before submitting. 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 Inverness?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a rear extension in Inverness.
In Scotland an extension of more than one storey is only permitted development (Class 1B) if no part is within 10 metres of any boundary and it is no higher than the existing house, so almost every two-storey rear extension needs planning permission and a building warrant.
Scottish councils aim to decide householder applications within two months; the building warrant runs alongside.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings 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 Inverness like to extend?
Inverness has sandstone tenements, terraced houses and villas closer in, with post-war semis and newer estates further out. Tenement and other flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a rear extension in Inverness 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 the building warrant.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the accepted completion certificate.
Rear extension planning drawings near Inverness
Neighbouring places we cover include Nairn (14.6 miles) and Elgin (35.6 miles).
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- Rear extension planning drawings in Elgin
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Inverness
Is the site visit in Inverness free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Inverness house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
What postcode areas do you cover around Inverness?
Including IV1 and IV3, and the surrounding Highlands and Islands area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Inverness?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
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.