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Sittingbourne, Kent

Rear extension planning drawings in Sittingbourne

Rear extension planning drawings in Sittingbourne: 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.

Sittingbourne sits in Kent, with postcode districts including ME9, ME10 and ME12. For Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?

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. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.

Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Sittingbourne?

Whether your rear extension in Sittingbourne 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. 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 Sittingbourne like to extend?

Sittingbourne has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.

How a rear extension in Sittingbourne comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  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. 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 Sittingbourne

Close by, we work in Faversham, about 7.0 miles away, and Sheerness, about 7.0 miles away.

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Sittingbourne

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.

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 I need an architect?

You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.

What postcode areas do you cover around Sittingbourne?

Including ME9, ME10 and ME12, and the surrounding Kent area.

How long does a rear extension take to build in Sittingbourne?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

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.

Next step

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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