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Bishopsworth, Somerset

Rear extension planning drawings in Bishopsworth

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

Bishopsworth and its postcode districts BS3, BS13 and BS14 are part of our Somerset coverage. Planning applications in Bishopsworth go to the local planning authority covering Bishopsworth, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Bishopsworth?

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 Bishopsworth?

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

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 Bishopsworth like to extend?

Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Bishopsworth, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.

How a rear extension in Bishopsworth comes together

  1. 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.

  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. 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.

Rear extension planning drawings near Bishopsworth

We also build rear extensions in nearby Bristol (3.0 miles) and Keynsham (5.3 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Bishopsworth

How long does a rear extension take to build in Bishopsworth?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

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.

Do neighbours get consulted?

Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bishopsworth?

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.

Can you match the brick or stone on my Bishopsworth house?

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

What postcode areas do you cover around Bishopsworth?

Including BS3, BS13 and BS14, and the surrounding Somerset area.

Next step

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