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Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Rear extension planning drawings in Sheffield

For homes in Sheffield, 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.

Sheffield is covered from our South Yorkshire round, including S4, S5, S6 and S7. For Sheffield homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Sheffield?

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 Sheffield?

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

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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.

What are homes in Sheffield like to extend?

Sheffield has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.

How a rear extension in Sheffield 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. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Approvals

    Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.

  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 Sheffield

From Sheffield, the nearest places we also cover are Burngreave (0.8 miles) and Nether Edge (1.9 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Sheffield

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.

Will I need a structural engineer?

Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.

Are the drawings mine?

You can use them to get other quotes, subject to the terms.

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

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

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.

What postcode areas do you cover around Sheffield?

Including S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 and S13, and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.

Next step

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