Skipton, North Yorkshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Skipton
For homes in Skipton, 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.
Skipton is covered from our North Yorkshire round, including BD23. Rear extension applications in North Yorkshire are householder applications, which councils aim to decide within about eight weeks.
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 Skipton?
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. 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 Skipton?
The planning route for a rear extension in Skipton is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. 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 Skipton like to extend?
Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Skipton. Matching sandstone or gritstone on a terrace is one of the biggest cost variables, and reclaimed stone is often the best match.
How a rear extension in Skipton comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Skipton
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Skipton
Is the site visit in Skipton free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Skipton?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
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.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Skipton?
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 you handle building control in Skipton?
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 Skipton?
Including BD23, and the surrounding North Yorkshire area.