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Northolt, Greater London

Semi-detached rear extension in Northolt

For homes in Northolt, a semi-detached rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We take it from survey to completion certificate.

Northolt is covered from our Greater London round, including HA2, UB5 and UB6. Where a Northolt semi already has a small lean-to at the back, we usually replace it rather than extend it.

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How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Northolt?

In Northolt, our guide for a semi-detached rear extension is £2,470–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.

Semi-detached rear extension prices in Northolt
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£29,500–£48,500
4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²)£49,500–£80,500
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£59,500–£96,500

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 semi-detached rear extension in Northolt?

Here is how the rules in England apply to a semi-detached rear extension in Northolt.

Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.

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.

If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.

What are homes in Northolt like to extend?

Much of Northolt is 1920s and 1930s semis and short terraces with longer gardens than inner London, which suit full-width single-storey rear extensions. Parking suspensions, skip licences and controlled hours on residential streets shape the programme more than the build itself.

How a semi-detached rear extension in Northolt comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  2. Options and costs

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

  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.

Semi-detached rear extensions near Northolt

Neighbouring places we cover include Greenford (1.5 miles) and South Ruislip (1.8 miles).

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FAQ

Semi-detached rear extension questions in Northolt

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

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.

How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Northolt?

As a guide, £2,470–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £29,500–£48,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.

How far can I extend a semi without planning?

3 metres under permitted development in England, or up to 6 metres with prior approval, outside designated land.

Is the site visit in Northolt free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

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.

Do you handle building control in Northolt?

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

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