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Frome, Somerset

Rear extension planning drawings in Frome

Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Frome and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.

Frome and its postcode districts BA11 are part of our Somerset coverage. Planning applications in Frome go to the local planning authority covering Frome, and we check its local design guidance for rear extensions before drawing.

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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Frome?

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 Frome?

Here is how the rules in England apply to a rear extension in Frome.

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 Frome like to extend?

Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Frome, 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 Frome comes together

  1. 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.

  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. 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 Frome

Neighbouring places we cover include Westbury (6.2 miles) and Warminster (6.4 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Frome

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.

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.

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.

Can I get a price without a visit?

Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.

Do you handle building control in Frome?

Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.

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

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

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Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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