Acocks Green, West Midlands
Rear extension planning drawings in Acocks Green
Rear extension planning drawings in Acocks Green: measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Acocks Green and its postcode districts B25, B26 and B27 are part of our West Midlands coverage. Planning applications in Acocks Green go to the local planning authority covering Acocks Green, 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 Acocks Green?
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 Acocks Green?
Whether your rear extension in Acocks Green needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. 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 Acocks Green like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Acocks Green. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a rear extension in Acocks Green 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.
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 Acocks Green
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Acocks Green
How long does a rear extension take to build in Acocks Green?
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.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Acocks Green 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.