Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Rear extension planning drawings in Wolverhampton
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Wolverhampton is covered from our West Midlands round, including WV2, WV3, WV4 and WV6. Rear extension applications in the West Midlands are householder applications, which councils aim to decide within about eight weeks.
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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 Wolverhampton?
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. These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Wolverhampton?
Planning for a rear extension in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Wolverhampton
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings questions in Wolverhampton
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wolverhampton?
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 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.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wolverhampton?
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 you match the brick or stone on my Wolverhampton house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Wolverhampton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.