Rushden, Northamptonshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Rushden
For homes in Rushden, 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.
Rushden is covered from our Northamptonshire round, including NN10. For Rushden homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
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 Rushden?
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 Rushden?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a rear extension in Rushden.
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 Rushden like to extend?
Rushden has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a rear extension in Rushden comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
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 building control.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Rushden
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Rushden?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Rushden?
Including NN10, and the surrounding Northamptonshire area.
Can planning conditions affect the build?
Yes, for example matching materials or obscure glazing. We plan for them.
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.
Is the site visit in Rushden 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 Rushden house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.