Leicestershire and Rutland
Rear extension plans and planning applications in Leicestershire and Rutland
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. Across Leicestershire and Rutland we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
For Leicester homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted. Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Leicestershire and Rutland. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
What does it cost in Leicestershire and Rutland?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT. 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 in Leicestershire and Rutland?
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.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
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.
Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation, and prior approval within 42 days.
Where in Leicestershire and Rutland do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
Can I see the design in 3D?
Yes; we produce simple 3D views so you can judge the size and light.
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.
Do you cover all of Leicestershire and Rutland?
We cover 23 towns and districts in Leicestershire and Rutland, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.