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Colne, Lancashire

Rear extension planning drawings in Colne

We plan and build rear extensions for homeowners in Colne. 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.

Colne is covered from our Lancashire round, including BB8, BB9 and BB18. Planning applications in Colne go to the local planning authority covering Colne, 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 Colne?

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 Colne?

Planning for a rear extension in Colne follows the English householder rules.

England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

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 Colne like to extend?

Colne has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.

How a rear extension in Colne comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Design and guide price

    Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

  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 Colne

Neighbouring places we cover include Nelson (2.1 miles) and Brierfield (3.5 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Colne

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Colne?

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.

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.

Are the drawings mine?

You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.

What postcode areas do you cover around Colne?

Including BB8, BB9 and BB18, and the surrounding Lancashire area.

Is the site visit in Colne 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 Colne house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

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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