Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Rear extension planning drawings in Kidlington
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in Kidlington and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Kidlington and its postcode districts OX5 are part of our Oxfordshire coverage. Planning applications in Kidlington go to the local planning authority covering Kidlington, 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 Kidlington?
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 Kidlington?
Whether your rear extension in Kidlington 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Kidlington like to extend?
Around Kidlington the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a rear extension in Kidlington comes together
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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Rear extension planning drawings near Kidlington
From Kidlington, the nearest places we also cover are Oxford (5.0 miles) and Cowley (7.1 miles).
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Kidlington
What postcode areas do you cover around Kidlington?
Including OX5, and the surrounding Oxfordshire area.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Are the drawings mine?
You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Kidlington?
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.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Kidlington?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.